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（译者单位：北京师范大学）

A dozen ideas for your preschooler’s next field trip.12个适合学龄前儿童户外活动的地方。

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.

学龄前儿童外出游玩是为了寻找乐趣，但也是一种学习经历。带他们去以下地方共享欢乐时光时，一定要保证安全。

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

对学龄前儿童来说，参观消防站是非常有趣的体验。因为他们走进消防站，就会被自己的所见所闻所吸引，不仅可以与消防员近距离接触，了解基本防火安全规定，甚至还可以登上消防车坐一坐。

预约参观时间，请与当地消防站站长联系。

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

学龄前儿童可能会害怕警察，但通过参观警察局，孩子们会了解到，警察实际是帮助和保护他们安全的。警察不仅可以示范一些简单的防身术，还可以指导孩子遇到危险时该如何求救。请提前与犯罪预防科的警官联系。

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.

动物园

学龄前儿童非常喜欢去动物园。逛动物园本身就是很好的体育锻炼，沿途观看动物更是乐趣无穷。记得带上照相机，日后在家便能与孩子随时“拜访”这些“动物”。

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.

野生动物保护区

在保护区里，学龄前儿童可以见到各种各样的野生动物，这是孩子们了解环境、自然与濒危动物的好地方。你们若想私人组团去参观，请提前与保护区联系。

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.

水族馆

水族馆里的一切都让学龄前儿童深深着迷，但与活泼好动的孩子一起逛水族馆，很容易走马观花，所以要让他们放慢脚步，用心感受水生物的魅力。预约参观时间，请致电水族馆馆长室。

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.

农场

在农场，学龄前儿童可以近距离观察农民生活。

他们还可以摸一摸、喂一喂农场牲畜，了解简单的农业常识。预约参观时间，请直接与农场联系。欲了解更多信息，请与当地农业部门联系。

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.

儿童博物馆

并非所有的学龄前儿童都愿意徜徉于各大艺术博物馆，但在儿童博物馆里，孩子们都会兴趣盎然，学习科技知识，尽情发挥想象。您可以在馆长安排下，了解博物馆的幕后工作。

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

野餐是最简单却最有趣的户外活动之一。外出野餐时可以带上球，还可以带上收音机，和孩子一起玩些经典户外游戏。

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.

食品杂货店

食品杂货店是学龄前儿童户外活动常去的地方，但如果能进入“幕后”参观，他们会对商店销售食物的流程有全新的认识。请联系商店经理，由专业人员带领参观。

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.

面包厂

学龄前儿童可以在结束参观面包厂时，品尝到自己爱吃的食物，他们会非常开心。面包师傅也很乐意给孩子们演示制作油酥蛋糕、甜甜圈、面包等糕点。如果想参观大型面包厂，请在官网搜索参观资讯；参观小型面包厂，直接电话联系商店。

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.

南瓜园

南瓜园活动多样，其乐无穷。大多数南瓜园都会为学龄前儿童提供很多游乐活动，比如充气玩具、稻草车以及骑小马。如果参观人数少，正常营业时间直接入园即可。如果人数多或想单独参观，请提前预约。

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. ■

公园

公园里空气清新，活动空间宽阔，可以从事不同的活动，是户外游玩的理想场所。带孩子熟悉大自然或做些简单的游戏。如果参观人数多，需预订凉亭，请提前与公园和娱乐管理部门联系。若无需预定，直接入园游玩即可。 □