The Ultimate Farm Animal Unit Study Roundup: Bringing the Barnyard Home
- Samantha
- 23 hours ago
- 6 min read
There is something truly wonderful about bringing the farm into your homeschool. Whether you are waking up to the sound of a real rooster or heading to a local farm to meet the animals face-to-face, farm-themed studies offer a unique way to connect children with the creatures that inhabit the agricultural world.
At For the Love of Homeschooling, we have developed a wide array of resources on all things farm life! From early literacy and math to deep-dive science and history, we have a complete library of ready-to-use, multi-sensory farm units. All you have to do is choose the animals your children love most and start learning!
Here's what's available for your farm-loving learners (animal units are listed first and general farm units are listed afterwards).
🐎 For the Horse Lovers
If you have a child who dreams of the stables, these resources cover everything from early literacy to deep-dive science.
Horse Life Cycle Nature Study: Learn about the four main stages of a horse's life with information posters, 3-part cards, an observation journal, and cut-and-paste worksheets. (Ages 3-12)
Call the Horse Lucky Book Companion Pack: Pair your science with a heart-warming story! This companion pack adds a beautiful literature element to your equine studies. (Ages 3-10)
H is for Horse Early Learning Pack: A gentle, play-based introduction for your littlest horse fans, focusing on letter recognition, counting, tactile fun, and play. (Ages 2-8)
Horse Learning Pack: This delightful pack offers something for everyone (ages 3-12)! It includes horse nature studies, report writing, and parts of speech sorting, alongside math activities like skip counting and multiplication. It even features horse-themed crafts, recipes, and games for a truly happy horse unit.
Horse Mini Bundle: Want to grab several of our horse-themed units for one low price? Grab this curated collection of our favorite horse-themed resources for a deep dive into the world of equines.
Horse Skip Counting Puzzle: Master multiplication foundations with these beautiful puzzles that practice skip counting by 1's through 10's, 100's, and 1000's. (Ages 3-10)
🐄 Dairy & Cattle Studies
From the classic Holstein to the beautiful Jersey, cows are a farm staple that children find absolutely fascinating. We offer several ways to explore them, from biology to phonics.
Angus Dissection Unit Study: Dive deep into the world of Angus cows with a full paper dissection, ruminant digestion study, anatomy diagrams, and ranch math word problems. (Ages 8-15+)
Cow Mini Bundle: This 4-unit set features an Angus paper dissection, a Jersey Cow life cycle study, the It’s Milking Time book companion, and an "OW" word family pack. It covers everything from ruminant digestion and meat cuts to STEM activities, ranch math, and phonics. (Ages 3-14)
It’s Milking Time Book Companion Pack: This "moo-gical" pack pairs with Phyllis Alsdurf’s book to explore the dairy process. It includes cow anatomy, a "Milk a Cow" STEM activity, cow life cycles, book reports, and themed recipes and crafts. (Ages 3-12)
Jersey Cow Nature Study: Explore dairy science and animal biology through the lens of the Jersey cow. This unit covers anatomy, ruminant digestion, life cycles, and daily care routines. It includes a curated booklist, STEM activities, and nature journaling prompts designed to connect biology to real-world farming. (Ages 3-14)
“OW” as in Cow Word Family Pack: An 80-page cow-themed phonics pack covering the "OW" sound. It includes literacy activities like syllable sorting, math games (multiplication and skip counting), and play activities like marshmallow cow pops. (Ages 3-8)
🐓 Backyard Chickens & Life Cycles
Chickens are often the first animal children connect with! Kids love the excitement of a hatching egg and the funny antics of a backyard flock.
CH is for Chicken Learning Pack: Learn all about the "CH" sound with chicken-themed literacy, math, and play activities! This pack includes 3-part cards, letter recognition worksheets, a "My Book of CH Words," and a fun chicken craft and recipe. (Ages 2-8)
Chicken Life Cycle Nature Study: Explore the four stages of a chicken's life with detailed posters, 3-part cards, and color-your-own flashcards. It also features a Chicken Hatching & Observation Journal to record changes as you watch chicks grow. (Ages 3-12)
Chicken Math Learning Pack: This huge pack includes over 100 pages of activities covering counting, addition, subtraction, and even "Quiche Fractions." It features graphing options for various levels and fun word problems to keep learners engaged. (Ages 3-12)
Chicken Mini Bundle: A comprehensive collection of our most popular chicken-themed resources.
Chicken Skip Counting Puzzle: Practice skip counting by 1's through 10's, as well as 100's and 1000's, with these beautiful chicken-themed puzzles designed to build a strong math foundation. (Ages 2-10)
Raising Our Flock: Backyard Chicken Guide: A comprehensive guide for planning your own coop! Learn about chicken anatomy, egg color investigations, hatching, and daily care routines, with tips on keeping a healthy and happy flock. (Ages 3-15+)
🐖 Other Farm Animals
Beyond the "big" animals, we have dedicated packs for the other stars of the farmyard. These units teach children that every animal has a unique personality and needs.
Goat Learning Pack: An adorable, goat-filled pack featuring nature study, report writing, and word family sorting. Math activities include time-telling and multiplication, plus fun goat-themed recipes, crafts, and games. (Ages 3-12)
Pig Learning Pack: Learn all about pigs with this engaging pack! Includes adverb and verb sorting, fraction work, and skip counting puzzles. Kids will also enjoy pig-themed snacks, scavenger hunts, and crafts. (Ages 3-12)
Sheep Life Cycle Nature Study: Follow the life cycle of a sheep with detailed information posters, 3-part cards, and an observation journal. This unit also includes cut-and-paste worksheets and extension activities like crafts and videos. (Ages 3-12)
🐇 Rabbits & Hares
Soft, curious, and a favorite of many young learners, our rabbit-themed units offer a mix of science, comparison, and early learning.
Rabbit Mini Bundle: This comprehensive bundle includes four major resources: the Rabbit vs. Hare Nature Study, Rabbit Life Cycle Unit Study, R is for Rabbit Early Learning Pack, and a fun pretend play rabbit kit. (Ages 2-12)
Rabbit vs. Hare: A Comparative Nature Study: A hands-on way to explore the differences between these two animals. Includes information and anatomy posters, track identification, diet and predator 3-part cards, and a printable play scene. (Ages 3-12)
R is for Rabbit Early Learning Pack: Featuring over 75 pages of early learning fun! This pack covers literacy (letter 'R' recognition and 3-part cards), math (counting, graphing, and simple addition), and play activities like crafts and scavenger hunts. (Ages 2-8)
🚜 History & Farming
Understanding the evolution of farming is a fantastic way to introduce history and show how our food gets from the field to the table.
Then vs. Now: Farming: This unit explores the fascinating transition from traditional hand-tools to the massive machinery used today. It’s perfect for understanding the social and technological impact of agriculture.
All About Tractors: A must-have for the vehicle-obsessed student! This unit dives into the mechanics, history, and the vital roles tractors play on a working farm.
John Deere Biography: Introduce your children to the man behind the iconic brand. It’s an inspiring look at innovation and how one invention changed the face of farming forever.
🚜 General Farm Themed Units
Let’s Draw Farm Art Tutorial Guide: Farm Animals Journal: A comprehensive "how-to-draw" book featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations. Children can learn to draw 15 different farm animals and scenes, including a barn, tractor, horse, cow, pig, and more. Perfect for building confidence in young artists. (Ages 5-15+)
Farm Animals Journal: A flexible tool for documenting farm life and developing observational skills. This beautifully designed journal features seasonal habitat palettes, prompts for farm animal journaling, and inspiring quotes from farm wisdom and historical figures. It’s a wonderful way for children to connect with nature through sketching and narration. (Ages 3-15+)
Animal Husbandry Nature Study: This comprehensive study introduces children to veterinary science and responsible stewardship. Students explore the history of farm animals, nutrition, hoof health, and safety practices through daily readings, STEM activities, and anatomical diagrams. (Ages 3-15+)
🖍️ Early Learning & Play-Based Units
On the Farm Learning Pack: With over 125 pages of farm-themed activities, this pack is a treasure trove for early learners. It includes A-Z 3-part cards, number and shape flashcards, a "Build a Farm Scene" math game, early readers, and a farm scavenger hunt. It’s a multi-sensory way to introduce literacy and math. (Ages 2-8)
Farm Busy Book: An interactive, printable activity pack packed with hands-on learning. It covers essential skills like letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase matching), shadow matching, color matching, and counting. It even includes fine motor games like "collecting eggs" and weather exploration for the farm. (Ages 2-7)
Springtime Babies: This unit pairs perfectly with the book Springtime Babies by Danna Smith. It focuses on the arrival of new life on the farm—chicks, lambs, and bunnies—through gentle stories, crafts, and themed activities designed for the spring season. (Ages 2-8)