Mini Farmers - Term 1, 2024

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs

• Friday 2 February - Sustainability

We discuss our impacts we have on the earth and ways to make a difference. We start a weaving project and create a pencil tin.

• Friday 9 February - What we waste

We talk about landfill, where things go when we have no use for them anymore and how we can reduce our contribution to landfill. We do a natural dye activity and create a DIY rag rug.

• Friday 16 February - Let's recycle

We learn about our local recycling systems, how to recycle correctly and composting. We participate in a drama skit and make some recycled crafts.

• Friday 23 February - Clothing

We discover what clothes are made from, natural fibres, the fashion industry, and environmentally friendly clothes washing. We re-dress our Farm Kids plot scarecrow and make eco washing powder.

• Friday 1 March - Paper

We find out about trees, how paper is made, timber plantations and paper recycling. We make our own recycled paper and a DIY journal.

• Friday 8 March - Natural dyes and paints

We investigate how dyes and chemicals affect our waterways and our skin and explore the alternatives. We do an activity with natural dye and make DIY watercolour paints.

• Friday 15 March - Nature craft

We discuss more sustainable crafting resources and the craft items we are making and then forage in the farm gardens to items to use. We paint with ochre and create a nature wall hanging.

• Friday 22 March - Grow your own garden

We learn how to begin a new garden project. We talk about soil health, composting, germination and propagation, planting with the seasons and companion planting. We spend time in our garden and plant some seedlings to take home.

$640 Term Booking (8 sessions - receive a 39% discount)
$130 per individual day session

This Term our focus remains on farming practices across a broad scope of topics from sustainability to planting with the seasons to recycling. Our program will run over 8 weeks. Children and teachers will learn together through rich discussion and the sharing of knowledge. Children will get plenty of hands on experience as we explore The Farm, tend to the animals and upkeep our own small garden plot. Each week children will do craft projects, that may sometimes span across several weeks. Upon completion, there will be some treasured items to take home.

As always, the program also includes time to play outdoors, build friendships and learn in nature. There are breaks throughout the day for food, water and relaxation. We look forward to another successful and FUN term at Farm Kids.

What to bring
Children will need:

• Sturdy walking shoes
• Raincoat
• Sunhat
• Healthy lunch box and water bottle for the day
• Backpack (to carry above)
• All items need to be labelled

Where to meet
We will meet at the Farm House opposite the restaurant. Please look out for the signs to guide you.

Ages
These workshops are appropriate for children who are interested in farming, energetic and willing to work. Ages 5 to 12 years.

Extra Service
If you are a working parent please discuss with the Farm Kids Manager if you need your child to start early or finish later than the designated program time so as to get to and from work. For an extra fee this can be arranged.

Private Workshops
Please don’t forget that if you cannot make it to our planned workshops we can tailor a workshop especially for your group. Email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more details.