Sheep to woolly jumper

Visit our working farm and say hello to our animals whilst learning all about the life cycle of sheep and cows. Either by making cheese or butter from their milk or using wool to make bookmarks, your class will learn all about the different life stages in a fun and safe way and also understand the importance of seasons.

March is lambing and calving season at Brackenhurst.

Suitable for:

KS1 and KS2

Duration:

Full day

Available at:

Itinerary

On arrival one of our tutors will welcome your group to the Centre and go through the schedule for the day, learning objectives and health and safety issues.

Session A: Usually led by centre teacher

We will walk to Home Farm animal pens
Children will get to visit the cows and calves, ewes and lambs in the nursery and bonding pens
A quick detour to look at a sheep's fleece
Followed by hand washing prior to children making their own cheese or butter in the classroom
Clear away/wash up

Session B: Usually led by visiting teachers

Children walk through the grounds to Brackenhurst Hall and gardens area
The children are given an artist’s palette to collect the colours of Springtime, walking round the hall and garden
On return to the classroom the children will make their own woolly bookmarks or a rain-bow sheep
All resources are provided
Clear away

Learning outcomes

Use natural objects and materials
Understand the difference between natural and man-made materials
Develop understanding of colour line, texture, shape, pattern and form
Understand how life cycles are linked to the seasons
Improve observational skills
Gain an appreciation of the environment and understand their role in caring for it and its inhabitants

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