Throughout October, our classrooms at Rise Above Early Learning Center explored the I Am a Farmer project, a hands-on experience that grew from the children’s curiosity about how food is made and where it comes from.
Our two-year-old class learned about bees and honey, discovering how bees help plants grow. They observed pictures of bee farms, talked about how honey is made, and joined in buzzing group play and storytime.
Other classrooms studied different kinds of farms and the animals and crops that make them special. Teachers connected this project to letters and numbers, helping children label animals, count produce, and connect words to the world around them.
One of the highlights was our alphabet soup activity. The children helped chop farm-fresh vegetables and stir them into a warm pot of soup. Through this experience, they learned about healthy foods, practiced fine motor skills, and explored the role farmers play in providing for our communities.
Teachers also shared farm-themed books and guided discussions about the purpose of farm animals and produce in our daily lives. Every activity reflected the children’s interests, showing how learning blossoms when they take the lead.
