A List of Field Trip Ideas for Preschoolers

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A dozen ideas for your preschooler’s next field trip.12個適合學齡前兒童戶外活動的地方。

Preschool fi eld trips focus on fun but they can bring your kids an educational experience as well. Keep your preschoolers safe while showing them a good time with this list of field trip ideas for preschoolers.

學齡前兒童外出游玩是為了尋找樂趣，但也是一種學習經(jīng)歷。帶他們?nèi)ヒ韵碌胤焦蚕須g樂時光時，一定要保證安全。

Fire Station

The fire station is an engaging field trip for preschoolers because of the sights and sounds they’ll experience when they walk through the door. Preschoolers can meet firefighters, learn basic fire safety rules and even sit behind the wheel of a real fi re engine.

Contact the station commander at your local fi re station to set up a tour.

消防站

對學齡前兒童來說，參觀消防站是非常有趣的體驗。因為他們走進消防站，就會被自己的所見所聞所吸引，不僅可以與消防員近距離接觸，了解基本防火安全規(guī)定，甚至還可以登上消防車坐一坐。

預約參觀時間，請與當?shù)叵勒菊鹃L聯(lián)系。

Police Station

Police officers can be scary to preschoolers but touring a police station will show them how the police are actu-

ally there to help and protect them. Off icers can show your preschoolers simple ways to protect themselves and how to get help if they feel they’re in danger.Contact the station’s crime prevention off i cer.

警察局

學齡前兒童可能會害怕警察，但通過參觀警察局，孩子們會了解到，警察實際是幫助和保護他們安全的。警察不僅可以示范一些簡單的防身術(shù)，還可以指導孩子遇到危險時該如何求救。請?zhí)崆芭c犯罪預防科的警官聯(lián)系。

Zoo

Preschoolers love going to the zoo.Walking the zoo grounds is an excellent physical activity and visiting the animals is always a treat. Take along your camera to capture pictures and re-visit the animals at home any time with your preschooler.

動物園

學齡前兒童非常喜歡去動物園。逛動物園本身就是很好的體育鍛煉，沿途觀看動物更是樂趣無窮。記得帶上照相機，日后在家便能與孩子隨時“拜訪”這些“動物”。

Wildlife Sanctuary

Preschoolers can learn about a variety of wildlife at sanctuaries. It’s also a great place for educators to teach them about the environment, nature and animals that are on the endangered species list. Contact the sanctuary in advance if your group would like a private tour.

野生動物保護區(qū)

在保護區(qū)里，學齡前兒童可以見到各種各樣的野生動物，這是孩子們了解環(huán)境、自然與瀕危動物的好地方。你們?nèi)粝胨饺私M團去參觀，請?zhí)崆芭c保護區(qū)聯(lián)系。

Aquarium

All things aquatic will captivate your preschoolers at the aquarium. It’s easy to rush through the aquarium with an energetic preschooler but try to slow them down so they don’t miss all that the water has to offer them. Call the aquarium director’s office to set up a tour.

水族館

水族館里的一切都讓學齡前兒童深深著迷，但與活潑好動的孩子一起逛水族館，很容易走馬觀花，所以要讓他們放慢腳步，用心感受水生物的魅力。預約參觀時間，請致電水族館館長室。

Farm

Preschoolers can get an up-close look at the life of a farmer.

They can pet the farm animals, feed them and learn simple agricultural lessons. Contact the farms directly to schedule a tour or contact your state agricultural department to fi nd out more about the farms in your area.

農(nóng)場

在農(nóng)場，學齡前兒童可以近距離觀察農(nóng)民生活。

他們還可以摸一摸、喂一喂農(nóng)場牲畜，了解簡單的農(nóng)業(yè)常識。預約參觀時間，請直接與農(nóng)場聯(lián)系。欲了解更多信息，請與當?shù)剞r(nóng)業(yè)部門聯(lián)系。

Children’s Museum

Not all preschoolers are ready to roam the halls of the great art museums.But they can all burn off some energy while learning about science, technology and exploring their imaginations at children’s museums. The museum director can schedule your group for a behind-the-scenes tour.

兒童博物館

并非所有的學齡前兒童都愿意徜徉于各大藝術(shù)博物館，但在兒童博物館里，孩子們都會興趣盎然，學習科技知識，盡情發(fā)揮想象。您可以在館長安排下，了解博物館的幕后工作。

Picnic

One of the most basic, yet most fun,ways to have a successful fi eld trip is to arrange a picnic. Bring a ball or even a radio and play classic outdoor games for your picnic fi eld trip.

野餐

野餐是最簡單卻最有趣的戶外活動之一。外出野餐時可以帶上球，還可以帶上收音機，和孩子一起玩些經(jīng)典戶外游戲。

Grocery Store

The grocery store may seem commonplace for a fi eld trip but when you add in a behind-the-scenes tour, you give children a whole new outlook on how the store brings them their food.Contact the store manager to ask for a guided tour.

食品雜貨店

食品雜貨店是學齡前兒童戶外活動常去的地方，但如果能進入“幕后”參觀，他們會對商店銷售食物的流程有全新的認識。請聯(lián)系商店經(jīng)理，由專業(yè)人員帶領(lǐng)參觀。

Bakery

Preschoolers will appreciate those treats they love to eat after they visit a bakery. Bakers will be glad to show children how they prepare pastries,doughnuts, breads and more. Larger bakeries have tour information on their websites. For smaller bakeries, call the store directly.

面包廠

學齡前兒童可以在結(jié)束參觀面包廠時，品嘗到自己愛吃的食物，他們會非常開心。面包師傅也很樂意給孩子們演示制作油酥蛋糕、甜甜圈、面包等糕點。如果想?yún)⒂^大型面包廠，請在官網(wǎng)搜索參觀資訊；參觀小型面包廠，直接電話聯(lián)系商店。

Pumpkin Patch

Fun and games await preschoolers at pumpkin patches. Most pumpkin patches have a variety of activities for preschoolers, such as inf l atables, hay rides and pony rides. Visit the pumpkin patch during regular business hours if your group is small or if you would like a private tour, contact the pumpkin patch in advance to schedule an appointment.

南瓜園

南瓜園活動多樣，其樂無窮。大多數(shù)南瓜園都會為學齡前兒童提供很多游樂活動，比如充氣玩具、稻草車以及騎小馬。如果參觀人數(shù)少，正常營業(yè)時間直接入園即可。如果人數(shù)多或想單獨參觀，請?zhí)崆邦A約。

Park

You can’t go wrong with fresh air and plenty of play space. The park is a perfect field trip because you have so many possibilities. Use the time in the park to teach kids about nature or simply play active games. Unless you’re bringing a fairly large group to the park and need to reserve a pavilion, you don’t usually have to contact the parks and recreation department in advance.Simply show up and have fun. ■

公園

公園里空氣清新，活動空間寬闊，可以從事不同的活動，是戶外游玩的理想場所。帶孩子熟悉大自然或做些簡單的游戲。如果參觀人數(shù)多，需預訂涼亭，請?zhí)崆芭c公園和娛樂管理部門聯(lián)系。若無需預定，直接入園游玩即可。 □