The three-year-old class at Ms. Cherry's Preschool is getting ready to take a field trip to the local supermarket. While the two
teachers prepare the van, what is the best strategy for the student teacher to take while supervising the children? a. Stand the children in line, going over the safety rules and regulations for field trips.
b. Have the children sit in circle time and report what they did over the weekend.
c. Put on a puppet show for the children.
d. Allow the children to play in the classroom, while keeping a watchful eye, ready to intervene as necessary.
Answer: Stand the children in line, going over the safety rules and regulations for field trips.
Amongst all the options listed above, the best option is for the student teacher to "Stand the children in line, going over the safety rules and regulations for field trips". This is because that is the only option that involves prepping the children for the field trip. Standing them in line, makes them ready for the trip, going over the safety rules and regulations makes them alert and active for what they are to expect. Every other option will take their mind away form the trip which is not a good method for prepping.
