Our colleagues around the world are hard at work creating valuable educational content for teachers and students, and we want to share it with you. From virtual conversations with business leaders, to interviews on leadership and coaching with top sporting personalities, there’s plenty of reasons to check these out! In The Teachers Lounge WorldStrides Performing…
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Education Series: Using smartphones as an instructional tool
Our students are growing up surrounded by technology, but how often are we giving them the chance to use their savvy smartphone skills within a lesson plan? Instead, we find ourselves constantly asking students to put away their phones or to stay on task when working online. Travelling gives our classrooms a fantastic opportunity to…
Keep ReadingEducation Series: Your tour can double as a research project
Remember how your parents would sneak vegetables into every meal for you as a child? Travelling with your students gives you the chance to be just as clever, sneaking critical thinking activities into the itinerary without students complaining and whining. Think of it as brain vegetables! First, create a list of research topics or guiding…
Keep ReadingMaking travel more affordable and accessible for small groups
Can’t get the numbers to get your tour off the ground? We’ve made travelling with your students more affordable and accessible with our Affordable Small Group Tours. This exclusive offering provides the benefits of large group travel to smaller groups, by consolidating your tour with other schools. Traditional group travel Most Australian school tours are…
Keep Reading11 iconic landmarks around the world
The world is full of iconic landmarks; a mixture of enchanting history and architecture that reflects both highs and lows of global events. These landmarks inspire travel and there’s no better feeling when you arrive at your destination and witness the things you’ve only seen in books or photos come to life. No bucket list…
Keep ReadingEducation Series: Travel is a form of social and emotional learning
Now, more than ever, our students are in need of strong social and emotional learning opportunities that allow them to grow as individuals while building the necessary skills to be independent and resilient. Travel remains one of the most authentic ways to build these skills, and educators notice a difference in the classroom after students…
Keep ReadingInternational learning with local experts
Every international WorldStrides tour benefits from the addition of a Tour Director – an expert on hand 24 hours a day to smooth logistics and enhance learning. Tour Directors are an essential part of what makes our international programs authentic, educational and fun! Here, Michael Morgenthal – one of our Tour Directors in the USA…
Keep ReadingCross-curriculum tours in the USA
Discover our diverse educational tours across the USA where students can participate in performing arts workshops in NYC, discover the birthplace and history of modern America in Washington D.C. or witness the wonders of environmental science in Hawaii. New York City Civics and Citizenship, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, History Performance students act, sing and…
Keep ReadingTop 5 bus activities for your next tour!
Travelling on a bus for hours on end with students can be a stressful experience but with the right mindset and planning, you can turn it around to be one of the most exciting and memorable experiences on tour. Students will build relationships and learn new things about the places they’re visiting along the way!…
Keep Reading8 interesting facts about Japan
It’s no surprise that the Japan National Tourism Organization has been encouraging educational tours from Australia. From the electrifying modern cities and sophisticated robotics, to the ancient and historic natural landscapes scattered with volcanos, waterfalls and temples – Japan really does have something for everyone! We have compiled a list of interesting facts you may…
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