Early Learning & Lower Elementary Weekday Farm Animal Visits
Child-Centered Farm Animal Visits for Preschool through 3rd Grade Programs
Weekday mornings | Educational | Engaging | Developmentally Appropriate
Haystack Homestead offers specially designed weekday morning farm animal visits for schools, preschools, early learning centers, childcare programs, and lower elementary classrooms. These visits are scheduled Monday–Friday and wrapped up by noon, creating a well-paced, thoughtfully structured experience that fits beautifully into school routines.
Our animals, staff, and program structure are carefully chosen to support learning, safety, and respectful interaction—without overstimulation. Presentations are adjusted to suit the developmental level of the students, from preschool through early elementary gracdes
What the Children Experience
Each one hour visit is customized to suit your program and may include:
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An introduction to the farm animals brought on-site
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Learning that all visiting animals are ruminants, presented in simple, age-appropriate language
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A live demonstration on how to safely and respectfully feed animals
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A fully supervised feeding station for hands-on participation
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Guided interaction focused on kindness, patience, and observation
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Natural animal behaviors occasionally used as age-appropriate teaching moments around sharing, taking turns, empathy, and managing emotions
For older students, conversations may naturally expand to include basic animal care, responsibility, and simple biology concepts.
We are always happy to shape the educational focus around your current classroom themes, including:
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Farms & animals
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Textures, sounds, and movement
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Caring for animals
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Community helpers & farms
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Basic animal care & responsibility
Pricing for Weekday Morning School Visits
To support schools and early learning programs, we offer special weekday morning rates:
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$235 — Weekday morning visit (must conclude by noon)
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$220 — Discounted rate when booking a second visit within 12 months
This structure works well for:
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Seasonal programming
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Curriculum tie-ins
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School assemblies
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Student achievement celebrations
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Annual school traditions
Designed with Safety, Structure & Real-Life Learning in Mind
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Well-socialized animals accustomed to young children and supervised group settings
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Clear boundaries and staff-led interaction
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Age-appropriate explanations and pacing
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Fully supervised feeding stations included
Our goal is to create an experience that feels magical for children and comfortable for teachers and administrators.
Who This Is Perfect For
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Nursery schools
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Preschools
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Early learning centers
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Childcare programs
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Mother’s morning out programs
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Private elementary schools (Preschool–3rd Grade)
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Faith-based schools
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Charter schools
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Homeschool groups
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Early elementary: assemblies, enrichment days, & achievement celebrations
If your program values gentle learning, real-world experiences, and meaningful moments, this fits perfectly.
Booking Notes
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Weekday mornings only (Monday–Friday)
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Visits must conclude by noon
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Advance booking recommended
If you’d like to explore whether a weekday farm animal visit would be a good fit for your students, we’d be happy to help. We’re always glad to answer questions or assist with scheduling.
