In-House Field Trip #2
Last year I had to opportunity to experience an in-house field trip. I normally do not find these events as engaging, exciting, nor memorable as going out into the community for a traditional field trip. However, this experience was like no other! [see post here]. So, I had to reach out for the opportunity again this year.
My team and I were able to organize this field trip around Thanksgiving and thus focused on the Native American culture. Below is an image recap of the event:
Look at our cool outfits!
Watch us make music!
Do you hear the rain?
Even the teachers joined in!
Chief Henrickson!
There’s Pocahontas!
Bringing the culture to life:
A Great Story: Do you know the song “Rock-a-bye Baby?” Here is where it came from… The Native American women had to complete many chores while holding a baby in their arms. So, they created a backpack-type carrying device to hold their baby that allowed them full mobility of both arms. The women would also hang the backpack from a tree (“in the tree tops!”) while they worked. If it happened to fall off the tree with the baby inside, (“When the wind blows, the cradle will rock. And when the bough breaks the cradle will fall”), there was a built-in head protector band to protect the baby’s head. (“And down will come baby, cradle and all!”) Brilliant! A built-in airbag! 🙂
What was your favorite field trip? What made it so wonderful?
About the author, Gretchen
I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.