Practical Homesteading: Farm Animals for Young Learners
This 4-lesson course features chickens, turkeys, goats, ducks, and geese! (Ages 3-8)
Course Summary
Step into the exciting world of farm animals in this fun and engaging four-part homesteading class for young learners! In this course, students will explore life on a real farm through all-original videos filmed on my own homestead, featuring my actual animals and daily interactions with them.
Each lesson focuses on a different farm animal—chickens, turkeys, goats, ducks, and geese—and gives students a close-up look at how these animals live, behave, and interact with people. Through real on-the-farm footage, learners will see the animals moving, eating, and playing while discovering what makes each one unique.
Students will learn about:
🐔 Habits and behaviors of common farm animals
🥕 What they eat and how they are cared for
🌿 Benefits of raising each animal on a homestead
⚠️ Challenges farmers face when caring for livestock
🤓 Fun facts and surprising animal traits Because the videos feature real animals from an experienced homesteader, students get an authentic glimpse into everyday farm life—not just pictures in a book, but real movement, sounds, and interactions.
To make learning even more creative and hands-on, each week also includes:
🎨 A coloring sheet related to the featured animal
✏️ A draw-along activity to help students observe and sketch what they learn
This class blends zoology, biology, and practical homesteading knowledge in a way that is approachable, educational, and fun for young learners. It’s perfect for curious kids who love animals, enjoy nature, or want to learn more about life on a farm. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper appreciation for farm animals and the important role they play in agriculture and homestead life.
Four-part class featuring all-original videos showcasing my farm animals and highlighting the chicken, turkey, goat, duck and goose. See on-the-farm footage interacting with live animals while learning about habits, diet, fun facts, benefits and challenges with each animal. Accompanying coloring sheet and draw-along activity each week. (Zoology, Biology, Animals)
Course Curriculum
Course Pricing
Heidi Lathrem
Bringing the practical to the digital.
Hello!
My name is Heidi. I've been homesteading for two decades, and homeschooling as long as I've had a school-age kid. I think that learning happens both intentionally and experientially, and there is something to be said for serious indoor study, as well as having fun and just exploring the world.
I have been taking care of the family farm for more than 20 years; tending garden, orchard, a timber stand, and raising dairy goats, chickens, and waterfowl. My family started and operates a goat milk soap business and my husband creates and carves with a CNC he built and programmed himself.
In the dark and rainy US Pacific Northwest winters, we find enough down time for video gaming. Raised around some of the early home computers, the first game I fell in love with was Boulder Dash on the Commodore 64 - and I've been gaming ever since. Some of my favorite games are Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher, and Core Keeper; but our family currently has an extensive library of more than 3,000 game titles. I am happy to provide a safe space for other like-minded gamers to play without exposure to some of the toxic online gaming communities. I love to talk and play games, and learn about new ones, too!
I have bachelor's degrees in both Biblical Languages (Greek and Hebrew) and linguistics. My master's degree in Biblical Studies focused primarily on the text of the Bible, as well as ancient cultures and languages in the surrounding region. I've been teaching for more than ten years, with extensive experience both in the classroom and online platforms, with students ranging from kindergarten through grad school. I have taught at private schools, college campuses, and homeschool co-ops. I have also taught virtually in both the master's of education and doctorate of education programs at Concordia University Online.
So come learn with me, whether your classroom has four walls or no walls.
Let's have fun at Teach Me Truth!
