A Year on the Farm: (Season to Season)
Season to Season Series
What’s inside...
Explore the bustling life on a farm through the four seasons. From planting seeds in spring to harvesting crops in autumn, this book takes young readers through a year of engaging activities and events on a farm. From mending fences to seedlings and combines, life on the farm changes from season to season. Discover what farmers do in winter. Learn how crops are harvested in fall. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year on the farm.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What changes did you notice on the farm as the seasons changed?
Which season on the farm would you like to visit the most and why?
How do you think the animals feel about the changing seasons?
What are some of the farmer's tasks in each season?
Can you think of any activities we do that change with the seasons like they do on the farm?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the seasonal changes on the farm to the seasonal changes in your own environment. Ask your child to compare and contrast.
Encourage your child to imagine being on the farm during each season. Ask questions like, 'What would you wear?' or 'What games would you play?' to deepen the connection.
Use the illustrations in the book to spark discussion. Point to different animals or plants and ask your child what they think might happen to them in the next season.
After reading, consider planning a family activity that aligns with the current season, such as planting a garden in the spring or visiting a pumpkin patch in the fall, to bring the book's themes to life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the cycle of seasons
Explanation: The book details the seasonal activities on a farm, teaching young readers about the changes in climate and responsibilities of farmers throughout the year.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by observing weather changes and associating them with specific seasonal activities, fostering a deeper connection with nature and understanding of agriculture.
Example Lesson: The value of hard work
Explanation: Through the depiction of daily tasks performed by farmers, the book emphasizes the importance of diligence and effort in achieving goals.
Real-World Application: Kids can relate this to their own lives by understanding the importance of consistent effort in schoolwork, chores, or in learning new skills.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: As the book showcases farmers and community members working together during harvest or planting, it highlights the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be mirrored in teamwork during group projects at school or cooperatively playing and sharing with friends and siblings.