Charlotte’s school just called and they are doing a little field trip to the local park and wanted to know if she could go. Way to take me off guard.
This means she will be in a van, in a booster, with one teacher and 10 kids. I know I sound nuts, but this is scary for me. She is not even 5 for another week.
I told them she could go because I didn’t want her left behind alone, but I don’t feel good at about.
I’m going to be on edge till she gets back to school now. What if they get in a car wreck? Or she gets kidnapped? Or hurt (she is good at that).
UGG. She is too young for a field trip. Right?
It makes me want to throw up. This is my baby.
~Trisha
Oh, Trisha, you poor thing! They grow up so fast… I made sure that I was a chaperone on both my boys first school field trips because I was so nervous, so I know just how you feel.
I think it’s weird its in a van, not a school bus, which are like military tanks.
I mean I worked in a childcare where we went on weekly field trips in summer with our preschoolers (aged 2.5-5) with no bother-on a school bus. The ‘Day Nurseries Act’ has strict rules in Ontario that the ratio be 1-8 for that age group, but as they get older it becomes 1-10, 1-15 etc.
Of course we want them to stay babies for ever. My son is in nursery school for only 2.5 hours a week and as much as I love the break, I still feel anxious. I don’t think that will ever go away, and will probably get worse as he gets older and older and further out of my grasp.
A little “written” notice would of been nice…
I do not know the rules for pre-school , or any schools anymore… but usually they have to have a chaperon for “x” amount of children…
and there is usually lots more time before hand to okay the trip…
I wonder if a permission slip could of fallen out of Charlotte’s backpack??
mommies are the “best” worriers!!
Is this her first field trip? I thought field trips where supposed to be educational, like a zoo or aquarium where they learn about the animals and whatnot. um yeah I’d be worried to about the park. talk to her before she leaves and try to explain the importance of staying with the group and being super careful because she won’t want any more stitches!!!
I don’t like the fact that they called – kinda spare of the moment? I would rather they had written permission. In the future they could take her out and say they called you-when they really didn’t.
I get a lot panicky with things like this…
Did she have a good time?
I would feel the exact same way! BUT – this is what schools and teachers do. They are good at it. Doesn’t make us feel any better when it’s our child though! She’ll have a good time, I’m sure. Maybe you “just happen” to be going to the same place that day and “just happen” to keep an eye on her. haha!
She’ll be fine Mom. I’m sure you felt the same way the first time you left her at school.
I always try to go along for field trips. But my oldest had one and I did not have a babysitter for his younger brothers and they couldn’t come along. Of course it was 35 minutes away across the bridge…on the bus. I did not think I was going to make it. I don’t think I breathed the whole time! I made it but won’t do it again! He came home like it was no big deal. She will be fine. You may not. LOL
Oh I would’ve been the same way with Owen so don’t feel bad.
Ahhh! I totally feel ya..they grow up so fast! I totally volunteered to chaperon my dd first field trip cause I couldn’t let her go otherwise!
She’ll be fine Trisha! She’ll go, have fun, come back and tell you all about it. We sent our son on his first field trip in pre-school.
I won’t even let Ro ride a school bus.
I know that must be hard. Finley will be 3 in April and will probably qualify for the school’s preschool for kids that need a little extra help due to his developmental delay. They pick the kids up in a bus with carseats and take them to school then bring them back. I am a freaking because he will only be 3!! I thought kids didn’t leave the nest for school til they are 5.
I’m having a hard time with it.
awe honey Its hard letting them grown up isnt it!
I get the same way when my oldest goes on field trips and she’s in 3rd grade! I figure I won’t worry until she’s married…wait…nope, I’ll still worry then too! lol
can you chaperone? I havent ever been in a “normal” situation with my boys. The van is a common for us. Think of it as a growing experince for both of you. sorry i am not much help. I am sure she will be ok
Don’t know if I could do it. Reagan has only been on field trips with my Mom driving her. I’d be a wreck if I or my Mom isn’t there. Heck , I’m a wreck anytime they aren’t with me.
I would say for that age, they should only be going on walking field trips, such as a nature walk, a trip to the post office, or to the public library.
Did you sign something saying she is allowed to go on field trips when you filled out her paperwork during registration? If you are worried, can you go too?
Can you help chaperone? THey should have chaperones right? 10/1 kid ratio seems pretty nuts at a park.