Field trips are as anticipated by students as they are stressful for educators. From permission slips to travel fees and chaperones, the amount of planning needed for these outings can be downright overwhelming. Yet, field trips account for some of the most enriching learning experiences available to students, making all that extra pressure worth the effort. These experiential excursions expose students to real-world applications of knowledge, improving their social and critical thinking skills and academic performance, helping spark curiosity about the world around them. With careful planning, you can help mitigate some of that stress and start looking forward to the field trip as much as your students do!

With school out of the way, summer provides ample time for reading! But keeping young readers motivated throughout the summer months can be difficult. One of the best ways to incentivize reading this summer is by pursuing challenges that reward tangible prizes. Whether it’s a free book or a free meal, having a fun goal to work towards can be just what a young reader needs to get motivated. Below are four summer reading programs that reward readers for their diligence and dedication.

Summertime is the perfect time for discovery! Luckily, your students and campers don’t need to leave the facility to have a meaningful educational experience. While field trips offer students important hands-on adventures that aid their academic development, they’re not always a practical option, as they can introduce budget issues, time constraints, or safety concerns. Assembly programs can be a cost-effective way to bring the adventure to your students or campers without the hassle of permission slips or travel fees. Below are six “indoor” field trip ideas for your summer camp or program.

Summer has finally arrived! For some teachers, that means taking a well-deserved break; for others, it means getting right back to work with summer school, tutoring, or supplemental work. Whatever your plans may be, now is the perfect time to reflect and celebrate as you close the chapter on another successful school year. Though saying goodbye can be difficult, you can rest assured that all of your hard work, patience, and dedication made a lasting impact on your students this past year.

It’s no secret that today’s schools are underfunded. PTAs (Parent-Teacher Associations) are vital in helping schools fund everything from educational programs and sporting events to field trips and school assemblies. With the help of PTAs, schools can provide a well-rounded education for students and better equip them with the tools they need to achieve academic success. Below are four tried and true fundraisers your PTA can use to bring the community together and raise those much-needed funds for your school.

Earth Day is on the horizon! On April 22, people around the world will celebrate our planet by raising awareness for the environmental movement and encouraging the protection and preservation of Earth’s natural resources. A great way to get students involved and thinking about sustainability is by making “milk plastic” or casein plastic. Unlike traditional plastics, casein plastic is renewable and environmentally friendly, making it the perfect experiment to pair with Earth Day.

April is School Library Month! School libraries play an integral role in helping schools provide students with a well-rounded education. With libraries, students have free access to a diverse collection of educational resources and a safe and quiet learning environment. Having an in-school librarian can even boost student literacy, reading, and test scores. Access to libraries provides students with the tools to become better learners and obtain new skills and knowledge. Now, that is something worth celebrating!

Last month, Mobile Ed had the pleasure of visiting Canyon Creek Elementary School in North Texas! We were delighted to find our Earth Dome assembly featured in their local newspaper. Reporter Lori Brown highlighted the unique experience, capturing how the Earth Dome gave students a new and tangible way to better understand the scope of our planet. In their own words, students shared how the Earth Dome not only provided a fresh perspective on their learning but also encouraged a desire to travel the world!