Outings 3.1.2 When to take trips


Make it a regular part of the day-care centre’s programme. Walking trips are easier to arrange and they do not cost money. A good time to take walking trips is sometime in the morning. For walking trips we divide the children in smaller groups. Adult supervision is important.


Start bus trips early in the morning. Bus trips are usually longer than walking trips and children are fresh and learn best in the morning. Children can be back for lunch or arrange a picnic to take along on the trip.


3.1.3 Planning the trip


 Decide where you want to go and formulate the purpose of the visit. Make sure that the outing is not beyond the child’s physical strength. Te outing may be abandoned if it is too tiring.


 Visit the place yourself first. Take note of aspects such as toilet facilities and how structured the area is. What opportunities are there for exploring and discovering? Plan for rest periods and refreshments.


 Te educarer should request people at the venue to talk to the children in clear, simple sentences. Officials at places like fire stations or the zoo must be informed beforehand, so that they know the kind of visit proposed and the things in which children will be interested. Officials oſten do not know how young nursery school children are, and over-estimate their capacities.


 Discuss the outing with the principal of the centre.  Organise that some adults will accompany you. Call a meeting with the helpers beforehand and discuss the arrangements with them. Te adults must keep a careful watch over the children. Te co-operation of suitable responsible parents will be helpful.


 Organise transport in time.  Organise refreshments and be careful of allowing too many sweets. Tis combination with the excitement of the trip usually can have catastrophic consequences.


 Take a few damp face cloths along with you for dirty hands/faces.  Get the first aid kit in order. Take it with you, keep it handy but out of the reach of children.  Send letters to the parents in which you tell them about the outing and ask their permission. Tey must complete and sign an indemnity form.


Note No child may be taken without written permission


 Prepare the children for the trip: – Discuss with them where we are going. – Explain what we think we’ll see and do there. – Don’t tell the children about the outing too far in advance, to avoid the long wait.


– Let the children help plan some of the outing (if it fits in with the outing).


– Brief the children about the rules regarding the area, for example “In the factory you will be issued with paper hats and aprons.”.


– Make your own rules to ensure the safety of the children. – During travelling time talk or sing, to help the children pass the time and control their excitement.


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