We have a lovely little farm about 20 minutes from our house that we go to weekly to pick up raw milk, eggs, cheese, and most of our meats. We have been going to this farm since our oldest was 5 or 6 years old. Although we don’t have property to have a large farming operation, I’m so glad for this local nearby farm to give our family the chance to have fresh food and learn about animals. I feel like they have grown up at this farm. Follow along with us as we take a homeschool science field trip to the farm.
We have done many homeschool lessons about things we’ve observed at the farm as well as taken a formal tour of their egg processing facility with our homeschool group.
Book a Tour at a Local Farm
I highly recommend spending as much time as possible outside during school time. As they get older, it becomes more difficult to plan their algebra lessons around being outside, but it’s completely worth it.
Being outside makes everyone happy. The sunshine gives us vitamin D and instantly improves everyone’s mood.
One way to have an intentional outdoor lesson is to book a tour at a local farm. We did this with our favorite local farm and shared the experience with a group of homeschool friends.
This particular farm tour was of their egg processing facility and greenhouse. Then the tour showed us how they clean the eggs, shine light through the eggs to view any imperfections or cracks, and then how they sort the eggs.
At home, we prepare for any field trip we read lots of books about the subject before we go. From informational books to fictional picture books to classic pieces of literature. Some of our favorite books about chickens and farming are: Chanticleer and the Fox by Geoffrey Chaucer and The Ox Cart Man by Donald Hall
Currently, my 8 year old is reading me Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It’s my favorite in her series and one that I never tire of reading.
After our Homeschool Science Field Trip at the Farm
The next day, after any field trip, the boys will write and illustrate our experiences. We use spiral notebooks with plain paper and onion paper between each page. There is no time limit on their work. They are encouraged to do their best work every time.
My younger boys will narrate to me about their experiences and what they would like to write. I will write down their narration, and they will copy it into their notebooks.
Check out our other homeschool field trip
- Homeschool Science Bird Watching
- Homeschool Science Space Study
- Homeschool Science at the Bee Farm
- Homeschool U-pick Farm Visit
I hope you enjoyed seeing the photos of our little local farm. Our home away from home. Follow along with us @homesteadonlakeside for more homemade family inspiration and recipes.
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