1. Life on the Farm By: Holly Bloemer Presented for Kindergarteners

2. What needs to be done on a Farm  Chores  Feeing/watering the animals  Plant the crops  Harvest the crops  Cleaning the barns and pens

3. Cows…..  Most farms in this area have feeder cows or milking cows.  There are many different types of cows.  Holstein  Jersey Baby cows are called Calves

4. Pigs…..  Types of pigs  Mother pig – sow  Father pig – boar  Baby pigs – piglets This is where pork products come from.

5. Horses  They can be used for riding or pulling a wagon.  Mother horse – Mare  Father horse – Stud  Baby Horse - colt

6. Sheep or Goat  We use the wool from the sheep to make sweaters or lining in some coats.

7. Chickens…  Roosters make a crowing sound in the mornings.  Chickens lay eggs for us to eat.  A mother chicken – Hen  A Father chicken – Rooster  A Baby chicken - chick

8. Dogs….. The dog is man’s best friend. They help protect the farm. Dogs also help round-up animals when they are loose.

9. Cats…..  There are many types of cats Cats help keep unwanted guest away

10. Equipment Needed In The Field Tractor Wagon Combine Planter Plow Manuer spreader Sprayer Driving a tractor

11. What type of products do Farmers harvest WheatCorn Potatoes Soy BeansVegetables

12. Interactive Pages….  Farm Food Puzzle Farm Food Puzzle Farm Food Puzzle  Matching Game Matching Game Matching Game  Jackers’ Games Jackers’ Games Jackers’ Games  End with singing Old MacDonald’s Farm Old MacDonald’s FarmOld MacDonald’s Farm