There are a ton of resources out there for teachers to take advantage of when it comes to back to school preparation. We’ve done a little digging and compiled some of the best information to get your year, and educational tour, off to the right start.
You’ll want your classroom to reflect your personality and your goals for your students. Consider some of these suggestions from veteran teachers to make your classroom an inviting space, and get you and your students excited about the upcoming class trip.
Prepare bulletin boards. At Explorica, we have plenty of resources to help you get your students excited about educational travel, including beautiful posters. Cover the surface of your bulletin board with butcher paper or a sturdy fabric, pin up the poster and add photos or postcards from your favourite locations around the edges.
Assign seats, at least initially. It will help you learn students’ names, establish mutual respect, and maintain classroom control. Tweak the seating arrangements throughout the year to suit students’ personalities and relationships better within the classroom. Keep this seating chart in mind when you are deciding on rooming assignments for your tour. Dynamics in the classroom can become amplified during the excitement of a class trip.
Pick up the phone: You’ve done your research and are probably feeling pretty excited about the educational travel itinerary that you’ve been mulling over. An experienced travel consultant will walk you through your options and may have a few suggestions on how to make your dream tour even better. Whether you’re thinking about taking your students this school year or at some point down the road, it’s never too early to start the conversation.