Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about life on a farm and some of the animals and crops that can be found there.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: paper, crayons, and your imagination.

Prepare by thinking about what you already know about farms and what you would like to learn.

Activities

• Draw a Farm: Use your paper and crayons to draw a farm. Include animals, crops, and a farmer.
• Animal Sounds: Practice making the sounds of different farm animals. Moo like a cow, oink like a pig, and cluck like a chicken.
• Plant a Seed: Find a small pot and plant a seed. Water it and watch it grow just like crops on a farm.

Talking Points

• What is a farm?
  "A farm is a place where farmers grow crops and raise animals."
• What animals live on a farm?
  "On a farm, you can find cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep among other animals."
• Why do we need farms?
  "Farms provide us with food like fruits, vegetables, and meat that we eat every day."
• What do farmers do?
  "Farmers take care of the animals and plants on the farm to make sure they grow big and healthy."
• What is your favorite farm animal?
  "My favorite farm animal is ______ because they are so ______."