April 10 – National Farm Animal Day
On April 10, we celebrate National Farm Animal Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the importance and contributions of farm animals to our lives and our environment. From providing us with food and clothing to helping with farm work, these animals play a crucial role in our world. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for Kids here.
FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL FARM ANIMAL DAY
- Chickens are the most common bird species in the world because of their farming.
- Cows have a unique sense of smell; they can smell something up to six miles away!
- Pigs are among the smartest domesticated animals and can solve problems just as well as dogs.
- Sheep have an excellent memory; they can remember up to 50 individual sheep and humans for years.
- Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans around 9,000 years ago.
ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE APRIL 10
To make National Farm Animal Day special, consider these engaging activities that can easily be incorporated into classroom or school celebrations:
- Complete this Farm Animal Word Search.
- Try this Farm Animal Crossword Puzzle
- Create farm animal masks using paper plates and craft supplies.
- Visit a local farm to learn more about how it operates and the animals that live there.
- Start a classroom project to adopt a farm animal from a sanctuary.
- Organize a farm animal-themed storytime with books about farm life.
- Host a ‘bring your stuffed farm animal to school’ day for a fun show and tell.
QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR APRIL 10
On National Farm Animal Day, let’s dive deeper into understanding the significance of these creatures:
- Why do you think it’s important to have a day dedicated to farm animals?
- How do farm animals help humans in their daily lives?
- What can we do to ensure farm animals are treated kindly and with respect?
- How do different farm animals contribute to the ecosystem?
- What have you learned about farm animals that surprised you?
WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS ABOUT FARM ANIMALS
Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…
- Be able to moo like a cow or cluck like a chicken?
- Spend a day working with horses or a day taking care of baby chicks?
- Have the wool of a sheep to keep you warm or the speed of a horse?
- Be able to fly like a duck or swim like a fish?
- Have a pet pig that could understand everything you say or a pet goat that could climb anything?
MORE FUN STUFF
Here are more fun ideas to help keep the kids entertained:
