School is just starting back, but it’s already the perfect time to plan a fall break trip for your family.

As parents and lifelong educators, we love incorporating learning opportunities into family adventures, and we offered our tips during The Daily Refresh’s back-to-school episode on ABC-TV.

Click to watch now, then read on to get more ideas for planning a fun educational outing for your kids — and yourself!

While school is just back in session, three months out is typically the sweet spot for getting the best flight deals, which means that window is already closing for fall break. Check flights.google.com to see historic price data for the routes you’re considering so you’ll know if you’re getting a good fare.

Planning your fall break getaway now also ensures you’ll beat people who wait until the last minute for things with limited quantities like hotel rooms, attraction tickets, and rental cars.

In addition to saving money, there are health benefits that come with planning trips in advance. You and your family will enjoy anticipating the adventure, and the trip can provide motivation for students getting back in the groove of school schedules, homework, studying, and other responsibilities.

Speaking of responsibilities, give some to your kids. Children can develop planning and problem-solving skills by doing things like researching the weather at your destination or finding activities and meal options for the family. Older students can compare prices and plan routes for flights, trains, and road trips and research requirements for passports, visas, and immunizations for international travel.

K-12 students often study the same subjects at each grade level in order to meet state academic standards, and you can bring that content to life by using it to inspire the destination of your trip. For example, fifth graders studying state history can take a tour of their state’s capital and historic sites. Eighth graders exploring the solar system can visit the National Air and Space Museum or one of the NASA space centers. Have a high schooler studying World War II? Your adventure could take you to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans or even to Normandy, France.

And don’t forget that every American fourth grader — and their family! — gets a free pass to any U.S. national park and historic site for that year as part of the Every Kid Outdoors program, which could certainly be the catalyst for a memorable and educational road trip.

If you’re looking for a more personalized adventure for your student, you could plan a trip based on their professional interests. Consider a food tour and cooking classes for a budding chef. Plan a museum and gallery tour for your up-and-coming artist. Or book a trip to see a live concert with your future rock star.

You can also use your child’s favorite book or film to inspire your family’s trip. Visit the location where it’s set and pretend you’re all characters who live in that world. It could lead to some terrific fan fiction or maybe a whole new story created by your young author, illustrator, animator, costume designer, or filmmaker. Or all of the above!

Have ideas for other fun, academically-inspired family getaways? Leave us a comment. We’d love to hear about them!

See more from our family’s spring, fall, and summer break adventures by following We Married Adventure on Instagram.