Use these field trip reflection form worksheets and activities to engage your class before and after your outing. Whether you’re preparing your students before the trip with a packing list and expectations or guiding them through creative responses afterward, this resource is packed with fun and meaningful ways to make your field trip unforgettable. Share the digital slides to Google Classroom to save paper or choose your favorite printables for a field trip journal. Pick between two cover styles and thank you notes. This resource is great for elementary school teachers who need a few extra activities for the day of a field trip.
 
Check Out the Contents of These Reflection Activities:
✏️ Field Trip Journal Covers (2 Styles) – Personalize the experience with a fun and creative cover page.
✏️ Before the Field Trip – Activities to spark curiosity and excitement about the upcoming trip.
Field Trip Preview – A worksheet to explore what students already know and what they hope to learn.
Field Trip Vocabulary (Frayer Model) – Help students learn key terms related to the field trip’s topic.
K-W-L Chart – A structured way for students to reflect on what they know, want to know, and have learned.
Prepare for the Field Trip (Packing List & Expectations) – Get students organized with a checklist and behavior expectations.
✏️ After the Field Trip Activities:
Field Trip Scrapbook – Students can document their favorite moments with drawings and notes.
#FieldTrip – A social media-style reflection where students create a fun, hashtagged recap of their experience.
Interview a Classmate – Encourage collaboration by having students ask a peer about their favorite part of the trip and write a news article.
Field Trip Funnies – A lighthearted activity where students illustrate or write about funny moments from the trip.
Postcard Contest – Students design a postcard inspired by their field trip destination.
A Day in My Field Trip Shoes – A creative writing prompt where students describe their experience from a unique perspective.
Field Trip Museum Exhibit – Students create their own mini-museum by drawing and labeling objects that represent what they learned.
Make a Map: My Field Trip Route – A geography-inspired activity to map out the trip’s journey.
Field Trip Top 5 – A simple ranking activity where students list their top five favorite parts of the trip.
Field Trip Tee – Students design a t-shirt that represents their field trip experience.
✏️ Thank You Notes (2 Sizes) – Show appreciation to chaperones, tour guides, and teachers with thoughtful notes.
 
Hear About These Reflection Activities from Educators Like You!
⭐️ “These worksheets are so fun! They helped me set expectations before the trip and kept my class engaged all afternoon when we returned.”
⭐️ “My students LOVED the postcard contest! It was such a creative way for them to reflect on the field trip.”
⭐️ “I appreciate the variety of activities in this pack. My class enjoyed interviewing each other with the creative questions. There’s definitely something for every learner.”
⭐️ “The thank you notes were perfect for helping my students show gratitude to our chaperones and guides.”
⭐️ “Using the digital versions in Google Classroom made this so easy to implement.”
 
Use These Reflection Activities in So Many Ways!
✅ Print and staple the worksheets into a field trip journal for each student.
✅ Assign Google Slides digitally for an easy, paperless option.
✅ Host a class discussion about expectations before going on the field trip.
✅ Encourage creative reflection after the trip and keep students focused on learning.
 
Find Answers to Your Questions About These Activities:
✋ What grade levels is this best for?
These worksheets are designed for elementary students, especially grades 2-5.
✋ What formats are included?
Choose between printable worksheets in the PDF and digital slides for Google Classroom.
✋ Can I use these for multiple field trips?
Yes! With so many activities to choose from, you can use these all year.

Take your field trip experience to the next level with this engaging and comprehensive set of reflection activities.

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