Preparing the Children for Learning: Think about your learning goals for the trip. If you’re going to the farm, what are the few overarching concepts you’d like the children to learn? Plan some lessons to give the children the background knowledge they need to better understand what they will be exposed to. If you’re going to a play, you could learn more about the story or setting. If you’re going to a museum, find out what exhibits will be available. If you’re going to a park, think about what activities will be best for your children. Even if you are just going for a neighborhood walk, think about what children can learn along the way and prepare them for the content.