Planning a kindergarten or preschool field trip to a local grocery store? Looking for follow-up circle time questions? Here are some great questions to ask after the field trip.
Was it hot or cold where the vegetables were cut in the back?
This is an easy question that everyone should answer correctly.
Why was it cold?
Some of your students should know. Explain that it is cold to keep the produce fresh longer and prevent it from spoiling.
What does ripe mean?
This will help your students use their vocabulary skills.
What color are bananas when they are not ripe?
Most students should answer this correctly.
Why is important to wash your hands after touching raw meat?
This is a great time to explain that some bacteria can be harmful. You can discuss that raw meat has dangerous bacteria in it that dies when it is cooked.
What does a pharmacist do?
If your children got to meet with the pharmacist, be sure to ask about this part.
Why are there holes in some of the Swiss cheese that we saw?
You might have learned this during your tour. If not, you can provide a very quick lesson during circle time.
Where does milk and cheese come from?
This very simple question should be answered correctly by all.
Which types of meat did we see?
Some children may answer this with “pink meat.” This is also a great time to explain the different between red and white meat.
Why is it important to eat healthy foods?
This question may allow you to provide a quick lesson on nutrition. You can briefly discuss which vitamins help which parts of the body.
These are just a few questions to ask your students after a field trip to a grocery store. Looking for more circle time ideas? Please read “Preschool Circle Time Ideas to do Everyday.” For more field trip advice, check out “Field Trip Ideas for Kindergarten or Preschool Students.” Happy Teaching!