Take A Little Field Trip: A Teacher's Guide to Going Somewhere, Doing Something, and Learning by Living - Paperback

by Missy Testerman (Author), Trent Van Leuven (Author)

Take a Little Field Trip: A Teacher's Guide to Going Somewhere, Doing Something, and Learning by Living

Field trips don't have to be expensive, exhausting, or impossible. They just have to be worth it.

For over a decade, Idaho Teacher of the Year Trent Van Leuven has been piling students into buses and heading down roads less traveled-literally. From fish hatcheries and dairy parlors to national conventions and last-minute motel lobbies, Take a Little Field Trip is a story-rich, deeply practical guide for teachers who believe real learning starts when the wheels start turning.

Part travelogue, part how-to manual, and part defense to student-centered education, this book gives teachers the tools, strategies, and confidence to plan meaningful trips-without losing their minds or their funding. Inside you'll find:

• Hilarious and honest stories from 50,000+ miles of student travel


• Field-tested checklists, hacks, and planning frameworks


• Fundraising and grant-writing insights that actually work


• Reflections on safety, behavior, logistics, and learning outcome