Unique Chicagoland field trip locations

Wintrust Sports Complex is the perfect place for your students to spend a day away from their school.
Best Chicago Sports Field Trips

Whether you’re planning a field trip for a class, youth group, or sports club, Chicago has tons of fun opportunities for kids. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most iconic Chicago field trip options, a few lesser-known sports field trip ideas, and tips to make the most of your outing. Chicago Field Trips […]
Arcade Games For Learning: How Chicago Schools Are Integrating Gaming Into The Curriculum

Chicago has a history of games worth celebrating. Since the 1930s, the city has been a world-leading pinball manufacturer. It’s the city that birthed Mortal Kombat, the iconic fighting arcade game. Local students have learned about games as part of our history. Now, educators forge new connections between gaming and learning. Chicago’s schoolchildren are rediscovering […]
STEM Video Games Initiatives

Gone are the days when video games were deemed unproductive and a waste of time. These days, video games are increasingly educational. Experts agree that many video games help students and professionals improve their STEM skills. In fact, video games are not only engaging, but can even be used to teach kids math, science, engineering, […]
Plan a Field Trip Along with Your Lesson Plans

Field trips are an excellent way to enhance your students’ learning experiences. Providing hands-on activities can greatly enrich your curriculum as well. Organizing a successful field trip requires careful planning. In this blog post, we will explore the steps in planning a field trip, along with some good field trip ideas that will ensure a […]