The Farm Farms and farming differ greatly in different parts of the U.S. and around the world, but most children have had experiences with some farm life and there are many things farming has in common throughout the world. Some farms grow fruits and vegetables. Others grow livestock.
Different things happen on farms, at different times of the year.
Find out what your children already know and what questions they have about the farms in and around your community. Build on the children's knowledge and interest about farms. The teacher's role is to observe children's interests and support children learning by planning experiences and modifying the environment for dramatic play. Offering props to help extend play and planning enough time for satisfying dramatic play to develop are also important roles of the teacher. Farm Experiences There are many ways to arrange for children to experience a farm.