I Can Help on the Farm
I Can Help Series
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What’s inside...
Featuring adorable farm animals, this third installment in the 'I Can Help' picture book series highlights the rippling effects of kindness. In this tale, Duck is lost on the busy farm, but a host of friendly animals, from dogs and chickens to sheep and goats, are ready to assist him. This book is perfect for toddlers, preschools, and makes a great baby shower gift. Don't miss the previous books in the series, 'I Can Help' and 'I Can Help in the Neighborhood.'
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways the characters in the book help each other on the farm?
How do you think the animals feel when the children help them?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone? How did it make you feel?
If you could create your own farm, what animals would you like to have and why?
What are some responsibilities you think are important when taking care of a farm?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the helping actions in the book to their personal experiences of helping around the house or with friends.
Discuss the feelings associated with helping others, emphasizing empathy and kindness.
Use the farm setting to engage your child's imagination, asking them to describe their ideal farm and what tasks they would enjoy doing.
After reading, consider planning a visit to a local farm to reinforce the themes discussed and bring the story to life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Through the story, children see characters taking part in daily farm chores, showcasing responsibility towards farm tasks.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking ownership of their own tasks such as cleaning up toys or helping with household chores.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book illustrates characters working together to solve problems and achieve common goals on the farm.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be reflected in a child’s life through participating in team activities in school or collaborating with siblings at home to complete a task.
Example Lesson: Care for Animals
Explanation: Characters in the story demonstrate kindness and care towards farm animals, teaching children how to treat animals with respect.
Real-World Application: Children can practice this by being gentle and caring towards pets or animals they encounter in their environment.
Example Lesson: Hard Work
Explanation: The book highlights the effort required to maintain a farm, instilling an appreciation for hard work.
Real-World Application: Kids can relate this to putting effort in their studies or other areas requiring perseverance and dedication.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature
Explanation: Through the farm setting, the book educates about the environment and the importance of taking care of it.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to participate in environmental conservation activities such as planting trees or recycling.