Fieldtrip, Putt Putt Golf

English Language Arts

• The child practiced reading and following written instructions on the putt putt golf course.
• They engaged in a conversation with their peers and the instructor about the rules and strategies of the game.
• They used descriptive language to describe their experience and share their thoughts and feelings about the activity.
• They wrote a short reflection or journal entry about their field trip experience.

Math

• The child applied basic addition and subtraction skills to keep track of their score during the game.
• They used counting and number recognition to keep track of the number of strokes taken on each hole.
• They compared and analyzed scores with their peers to determine the winner of the game.
• They estimated distances and angles to plan their shots and improve their performance.

Physical Education

• The child engaged in physical activity by walking or running between the holes on the putt putt golf course.
• They utilized hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to swing the putter and aim for the hole.
• They practiced balance and coordination while navigating through the obstacles on the course.
• They learned about the importance of stretching and warm-up exercises before engaging in physical activity.

Science

• The child observed and identified different materials used to construct the putt putt golf course, such as wood, metal, and artificial turf.
• They learned about the concepts of gravity and motion as they observed the movement of the golf ball on various surfaces and slopes.
• They explored the effects of force and angles on the trajectory and distance of the ball.
• They learned about the importance of water conservation as they noticed how the course was designed to minimize water usage.

Continued creative development related to the activity can include organizing a mini-golf tournament at home with family or friends, designing and building their own mini-golf course using everyday objects, or researching the history and evolution of mini-golf as a sport.

Book Recommendations

• by Elise Broach: A story about two small friends who embark on a mini-golf adventure and discover the importance of teamwork and friendship.
• The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone by Stan and Jan Berenstain: Join the Berenstain Bears as they investigate the disappearance of a dinosaur bone at the local mini-golf course and learn about problem-solving and perseverance.
• Putt Putt and Pep's Balloon-O-Rama by Sheila Sweeny Higginson: Follow Putt Putt and his dog, Pep, as they participate in a hot air balloon race at the mini-golf course and learn about the power of determination and creativity.