Make a Horse Barn Busy Book - Flex
In this flexible class, students will make a horse barn busy book.
Hilary Moore Hebert
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(197)
What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners will complete their own unique horse barn busy book over the course of the flex class.Class Experience
In this role-playing art class, students will learn to make a horse stable busy book with a professional horse trainer/farm owner. Week one: Students will tour a real horse barn and learn about the must-have items for caring for animals. Additional photos, reading and video will help illustrate a day in the life of a horse in a barn. Students will interact by sharing their favorite photos, video links and art in the classroom. Week two: Using a how-to video, students will turn a cereal box into a horse barn with a custom exterior, interior and storage pockets for supplies. Students will share their projects in Flipgrid. Week three: Students will print downloadable photos of real scenes from around the farm and, using basic craft supplies, students will supply their reusable “barn.” Progress will be tracked in Flipgrid and learners will be encouraged to comment on fellow student’s projects and what they like best and why. Week four: Students will choose a horse from a variety of downloadable photos and learn about his/her breed, age, size and color. They will print a paper copy of their horse and move them into their “barn.” Students will care for their horse with their “supplies,” and share a photo or video of their completed project with the class in Flipgrid. Students will leave with their reusable busy book, as well as the knowledge of how a horse is cared for on a daily basis.
Learning Goals
•Create a horse barn busy book
•Learn how horses are cared for and brainstorm ideas about how to personalize their own “stable.”
Students will have the opportunity to practice:
•fine-motor skills (cutting, coloring, taping/stapling)
•creativity
•decision-making
•animal husbandry/horse care
Other Details
Supply List
1. One empty cardboard cereal box 2. Scissors capable of cutting cereal box and paper (age appropriate) 3. White printer paper 4. Markers or crayons - green, blue, brown and orange 5. Clear tape or a stapler 6. Optional: printed photos of a downloadable series of farm photos 7. Optional: pipe cleaners, ribbon, string, a handful of grass clippings and other creative craft supplies
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Flipgrid.com
Joined April, 2020
4.7
197reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a farm owner, horse trainer and professional Dressage competitor. My son and I enjoy making toys out reusable items and inexpensive crafts, so I enjoy sharing my most tried-and-true projects (while educating students on horse care).Reviews
Live Group Class
$5
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 10 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
