Quick Start: Farm Animals
Quick start draw, paint, stick Series
What’s inside...
Step-by-step instructions and vibrant illustrations introduce budding young artists to a vast range of artistic techniques and materials, ranging from collage to painting, that can be used to create inventive craft projects themed around life on a farm.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do the animals on the farm make and why do you think they make those sounds?
Which farm animal would you like to be friends with and what would you do together?
How do the farmers take care of the animals? Can you think of ways we help each other like that at home?
What do you think the animals like to eat and why?
Can you imagine what a day on the farm looks like from sunrise to sunset?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to mimic the sounds of various farm animals while reading to make the experience lively and interactive.
Ask your child to draw their favorite farm animal from the book and discuss what makes that animal special to them.
Use the book's illustrations to discuss different parts of the farm, such as the barn or fields, enhancing their understanding of where food comes from.
After reading, engage in a creative activity like building a farm out of blocks or crafting animal masks to extend the learning experience beyond the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Children learn about the daily tasks required to take care of farm animals, such as feeding and cleaning.
Real-World Application: Young readers can apply this understanding by taking on small but important tasks at home, such as caring for a pet or helping with household chores, fostering a sense of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: By exposing readers to the needs and feelings of different farm animals, the book encourages children to consider emotions other than their own.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson to develop empathy towards classmates or family members, understanding and respecting differences and emotions in others.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story illustrates how farm animals and people work together to maintain the farm, highlighting the benefits of cooperation.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate with others in activities such as group projects at school or playing sports, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Example Lesson: Curiosity
Explanation: Children are introduced to various farm animals and their habitats, sparking curiosity about animal behavior and their environments.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to explore and ask questions about the natural world and engage in learning activities outside of the classroom.