Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn all about dairy cows and their importance in providing milk.

Materials and Prep

• Coloring sheets of cows
• White paper and crayons
• Small bowl of milk
• Optional: Picture book about cows

No prior knowledge needed, just come ready to learn and have fun!

Activities

• Color a cow coloring sheet and name it your favorite cow name.
• Draw a picture of a cow in a field and imagine what sounds they make.
• Taste a small amount of milk and talk about where it comes from.

Talking Points

• Cows are special animals that give us milk to drink. Say: "Cows are like big milk machines that help us have yummy milk!"
• Cows like to eat grass and hay to stay healthy. Say: "Cows eat lots of green grass to grow big and strong like superheroes!"
• Cows have big, gentle eyes and four legs. Say: "Cows have big eyes to see us and four legs to walk and run around!"
• We get milk from cows to make delicious things like cheese and ice cream. Say: "Milk from cows helps us make yummy treats like ice cream and cheese!"
• Cows like to be outside in fields and feel the sunshine on their backs. Say: "Cows love to be outside and feel the warm sun on their backs like a cozy blanket!"