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FRENCHIE FARM

Modern Homesteading & Sustainable Farming

Farm Classes for Kids

Interested in signing your child up for farm classes for kids, but need a little bit more information first? You’re in the right place.

Frenchie Farm

About the Teacher

Hi! I’m Colleen, and I’m so happy that you’re here. I’m a previous child/adolescent therapist turned regenerative farmer and modern homesteading blogger. We currently raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, chickens, ducks, and Great Pyrenees on our small organic family farm. I’m the teacher behind farm classes for kids.

I left the therapy world behind to focus on raising our two little ones while continuing to expand our modern homestead. With a love for sustainable living, regenerative farming, and working with children, the dream of offering Farm Classes for kids became a reality. I currently teach three sections of classes based on age: Mini’s (2-4 year olds – one parent/guardian is required), Little’s (5-7 year olds), and Big Kids (8-11ish year olds.) I also offer private classes for group and/or family classes with a minimum of 6 people enrolled.

farm classes for kids

About Classes

Class curriculum is developmentally appropriate while also introducing kids to regenerative farming. Our goal is to make kids EXCITED about learning where the food comes from! During farm classes, kids are exposed to gardening, harvesting vegetables, collecting farm-fresh eggs from the coop, and feeding animals. Picking up chickens is encouraged 😉 Class sizes are small and each child is provided with individual materials to reduce COVID-19 risks.

farm classes for kids
Morgan Clare Photography
farm classes for kids
Morgan Clare Photography
farm classes for kids
Morgan Clare Photography

COVID-19 Precautions

Frenchie Farm LLC follows the current COVID-19 guidelines mandated in Illinois. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond to promote the health and safety of all during classes.

In an effort to promote the health and safety of all students and families, Frenchie Farm will require all students (and parent/guardian attending class, if applicable) to receive a temperature check via an infrared thermometer supplied by Frenchie FarM upon arrival to the farm. Temperatures 100 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be asked to leave the farm immediately. Children and parents (if attending) are required to bring a mask. Frenchie Farm will provide each child with a lanyard to wear the mask on. During times when social distancing of 6 ft is not feasible, students and parents will be required to wear a mask. 

Frenchie Farm LLC has a zero tolerance policy in regards to attending class while sick. If the child and/or parent/guardian displays ANY cold/flu-like symptoms, you will be asked to the leave farm immediately. If your child or anyone in your immediate household displays any potential COVID-19 symptoms, then you are not allowed to attend class.  If your child has been in immediate contact with anyone who has recently been tested for COVID-19, then you must either quarantine for 2 weeks or provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

Frenchie Farm will not hesitate to send students/parents home if these guidelines are not followed.If your child or anyone within your household tests positive for COVID-19, then you are required to notify Frenchie Farm immediately.

Frenchie Farm

Why “Frenchie Farm”?

I frequently get asked the question, “Why is your farm named Frenchie Farm?” Well, Frenchie Farm began well before my husband and I got married when we decided to get our two french bulldogs, Henry and Marvin. Common with the breed, both of our pups struggled with extreme allergies, frequent infections, and over antibiotic usage.

After Henry was diagnosed with a Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius (MRSP) that would not clear and the aggressive antibiotic treatment that almost killed him, we took the health of our dogs into our hands with holistic measures. Our sweet pup is now happy and healthy, and neither of our dogs have been prescribed antibiotics in years.

Hence, Frenchie Farm was born! Ironically, Henry is allergic to grass and will break out in hives all over his belly if he rolls around too much, so you won’t see our frenchies on the farm very often. Don’t worry, they’re happily snoozing on the couch.

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Well, despite my denial, I suppose that it’s off Well, despite my denial, I suppose that it’s officially fall 🍁 I tend to hold onto summer time as long as possible, especially because the bitter cold winter months are brutal in Chicago. With that being said, I’m learning to appreciate all of the seasonal changes that naturally occur on the farm, even if they aren’t my favorite 😉 Early morning chores are filled with brisk air while fog covers the rising sun. It’s beautiful in its own unique way, and maybe one day I’ll love the changing seasons as much as I love the summer heat. Or maybe I’ll move somewhere warmer in another life, who knows 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Do you prefer the heat or cold fall days?
After such an emotional weekend, I woke up feel ex After such an emotional weekend, I woke up feel extra drained today. I wanted to press snooze when my alarm went off, but I decided to get up early for a quick workout and chores instead. And gosh, isn’t it crazy how those simple decisions turn your day around right from the start? Plus, seeing these boys run toward me every morning is simply the best.
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Today was hard. . . Today was processing day for o Today was hard.
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Today was processing day for our first round of meat chickens, and I’ve spent much of the last 24 hours crying. I said my good byes this morning, and I feel grateful for Ben taking care of the logistics. Does it get easier? Is it supposed to? I don’t know.
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I usually share the fun, light hearted parts of homesteading. This part just feels hard. And sad. And I feel a lot of guilt. I feel comforted by the life we gave to our birds, but also guilty that we’re the ones who took it away. 
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Homesteading is just really hard.
Tomorrow is the day that I’ve been dreading for Tomorrow is the day that I’ve been dreading for quite some time - processing day for our first ever round of meat chickens. As a previous vegan, I’m struggling. I’d be lying if I said that I’m not tearing up typing this, or that I didn’t tear up while walking by their pasture during chores tonight. This part is really hard.
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But here’s the thing - I don’t think “hard” is a bad thing. Actually, it’s a good thing. Because if we don’t have a level of guilt and appreciation for animals, then there’s something seriously wrong ... and that’s exactly what’s wrong with our current food supply system. 
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So I’ll continue to feel guilty, because I SHOULD. And I’ll continue to feel grateful, because I SHOULD. And I’ll continue to feel really sad knowing that I’m responsible for loss, because I SHOULD.
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And the second I lose sight of that guilt and gratitude? Well, that won’t happen. Trust me ❤️
Nope, that’s not my incredible white farmhouse, Nope, that’s not my incredible white farmhouse,  but maybe one day ours will looks similar! 🙌🏼 Have you met my friend Maddy over at @addisonfarmssc? We’ve been friends on these little squares for quite some time, and holy moly, she’s definitely #onetofollow ! 
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From her perfectly beautiful farmhouse to her darling farm with a major swoon worthy garden and beautiful horses, I’m just in love. Plus she’s the sweetest, so you should head over to her account and give her a follow! ❤️ Happy Friday, friends!
The face your LGD makes when the bucks try to flir The face your LGD makes when the bucks try to flirt and blubber at them 🤣 MOM?! HELP ME!
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Swipe to see the progression 🤣 These sweet boys are simply the most patient, yet ferocious pups around! What are your LGD’s like?
The moment you realize that you literally have the The moment you realize that you literally have the most handsome buck ever 🙌🏼 Chester is a rather refined buck - he prefers to stand majestically while the other two crazy boys do all sorts of weird things, including but not limited to, flaring their lips, blubbering, flirting, and drinking pee 🤢 What kind of questionable things do your bucks do?
Tomorrow marks our first (official) day of homesch Tomorrow marks our first (official) day of homeschool preschool, but when you live on a farm, aren’t you always “schooling” one way or the other anyway?
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Well before COVID, I started thinking about homeschooling our kids. I didn’t understand the reason for being drawn toward homeschooling, but now it all makes sense and feels like the perfect decision for our family. I’m loving how sweet and cozy this homeschool room feels, and I hope our little ones grow to love learning here too ❤️ I know some of you are homeschooling pros, so I would love to hear any tips!
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@beekman1802 also recently launched at @ultabeauty, so it couldn’t be any more convenient to try out a few new clinically kind goat milk skincare products! Shop in store or online - you’ll thank me later 😉 What are some of your favorite skincare products? @beekman1802 @ultabeauty #beekmanblooms
Eggs, eggs, eggs! Between beautiful duck eggs and Eggs, eggs, eggs! Between beautiful duck eggs and rainbow chicken eggs - give me all the eggs 🙌🏼 We’re drowning in eggs, which means we have more than enough to share with our farm class friends during their final week of class. 
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So much to be grateful for, and so many scrambled eggs, frittatas, egg bakes, paleo pancakes, etc! What are some of your favorite ways to use up extra eggs?
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