Field Trips, Reimagined for Real Learning

Educational Videos and Classroom Resources Created by a Veteran Educator

Frances Arthur

Founder Field Trip Ready

30+ Year Educator

Author

Frances Arthur is a veteran educator who has spent more than three decades guiding students through the stories of America. Early in her career, she saw how unprepared students were on field trips — unable to recognize even the most basic details of the places they visited. Years later, on a homeschool trip to Boston, she watched her own sons experience the power of a field trip they were prepared for, a moment that opened doors to an extraordinary behind-the-scenes tour of the USS Constitution. Those experiences inspired her to change the way field trips are done.

Her mission is simple: equip teachers and families with the tools they need to turn every field trip into a true learning experience.

Find Your Next Field Trip

Classroom Teachers

Field Trip Ready gives your students the context they need before they ever step onto the bus
freeing you to focus on the experience, the questions, and the moments that matter.

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Homeschool Educators

You want your children to truly understand the places they’re visiting. These videos lay the
groundwork for meaningful conversations, smoother trips, and confident learners who arrive
ready to explore.

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School Leaders and Admin

Increase the educational impact of every field trip - without adding one more task for your teachers. Professional, prepared students mean calmer trips, stronger learning, and better use of instructional time. Field Trip Ready makes that possible.

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“Frances makes history and geography fun. Her method of preparation builds such excitement
and understanding that when you arrive at each stop, you feel like you’re actually reliving the
historical events that happened there.”

Parent

Michelle C.

"When students understand what they’re seeing, the world becomes their classroom."

- Frances Arthur

TEACHER-TO-TEACHER
NOTES

No extra planning required — just press play.
Videos are short enough to fit within a class period.
Works beautifully for sub plans or days when energy is low.
Supports students who need structure, advance preparation, or visuals.
Watch the video before you go as often as you like.
Use the printable worksheets to increase understanding.
Add some class discussion or review time on the bus.
Ask follow up questions that require thoughtful answers.

Start Your next field trip Here

Begin by exploring our collection of video-based field trip resources. Each video is paired with ready-to-print worksheets and teacher materials, making every Field Trip Ready video a comphensive plan. You can purchase a single destination, one of our special curated bundles, or an entire collection for schools & districts. After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your online videos and downloadable PDF materials for 1 year.

Pick the Plan That Works for Your Classroom

Single Destination
Plans

Perfect for teachers planning one trip per year

1 video (8-15 minutes depending on destination)
Printable worksheets + teacher key
1 Year Access

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Multi Destination
Bundle Plans

For teachers and homeschool parents who enjoy traveling

If you’re planning multiple trips - or want your students to explore several landmarks - these bundles are priced to provide exceptional value.

1 Year Access with Printable Worksheets & Teacher Keys for each video in bundle

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School or District
License

The best choice for schools,

co-ops, tutorials, or entire districts

Bring high-quality field trip preparation to every teacher and classroom in your school system. Our district license offers the most comprehensive and cost-effective access to our video library including all printable worksheets & keys.