THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL TRIPS FOR CHILDREN

Most of your child’s learning will take place in the classroom, but the impact of school trips in helping bring topics to life shouldn’t be understated. As adults, we often remember fun and exciting trips we went on as children – they can have a big effect on kids’ lives. Read on to learn more about the benefits of school trips from an independent Catholic school in Surrey. 

Consolidating learning

Taking lessons away from the classroom can help children understand and retain information better, particularly if it’s presented to them in a vivid way. A trip to a natural history museum to look at dinosaur bones or a visit to a war museum to learn about the world wars will help them get to grips with particular subjects and see how they apply in real life. School trips also provide a welcome change from the school routine which can stimulate children’s motivation to learn and engage with topics. Your child is more likely to remember facts about something they saw on a trip than from reading about it in a textbook. 

Boosting confidence

Taking part in school trips gives children some independence, particularly if they’re tasked with completing a project or given space to wander around an exhibit on their own. Experiencing some independence in a safe and stimulating environment will boost their confidence, while completing tasks as part of a team enhances their self-esteem. They may also get the chance to mix with children they don’t normally and make new friendships. 

Trying new things

Going on a school trip takes children out of their normal comfort zone and pushes them to try something new. This is essential for personal growth and developing the positive mindset needed to tackle challenges and embrace new opportunities. Children can get set in their ways when they’re bogged down in the normal school routine, so going on a school trip can give them the jolt they need to enjoy learning again and embrace new experiences. 

A wider viewpoint

Visiting a museum or going to a live show at the theatre introduces children to new things they might then decide to explore further. It also broadens their world view and perspective on life, and ability to see things from other people’s point of view. They’ll learn that not everyone lives like them and that life is rich, colourful and varied. They may also feel a sense of gratitude for the things they have if they see that others don’t have so much or are facing difficulties they’ve never had to consider. 

Collaboration.