Practical Homesteading: Farm Kid Chat Social Club! (Ages 13-18)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Discussion topics will be largely student-led and related to current seasons, holidays, growing stages, etc. Students are encouraged to prepare something current to share, but no formal homework is assigned, and students may simply come to class ready to chat.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Calling all rural, farm, and homesteading kids! This learner-led chat class is discussion-based and provides an opportunity to share their daily lives, progress, tips, and questions with other farming and homesteading learners. Learners are encouraged to: * Share a personal weekly update * Bring new topics, questions, or current events * Share video, photos, or real-time farm tours * Participate in student-led interactive discussion * Help others problem solve * Make friends with other rural farm kids! Suggested seasonal and various topics will be provided. However, the class discussion will be more casual and conversational in nature and largely student-led; rather than rigorous, turn-based formal presentations. Students will not necessarily need to prepare anything prior to class time, and may show up just prepared to chat. Discussion topics will be largely seasonally relevant and may include subjects such as: My dream farm Balancing farm life and school My favorite pet Celebrating harvest Preparing for the coming season/month Animal and crop spotlights Giving thanks Preparing for the coming season/month Our cat and dog allies My favorite thing about winter Wild woodland visitors My favorite farm experience Foraging Living in a small town or rural setting * Please note that due to the nature of farming and homesteading, topics such as butchery, predation, illness, and loss of animal life may come up in conversation. *
Learning Goals
Students will practice their social skills and learn from other students' experiences about farming and homesteading topics through conversation and sharing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
* Please note that due to the nature of farming and homesteading, topics such as butchery, predation, illness, and loss of animal life may come up in conversation. *
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been homesteading for more than two decades: living on a timber farm, raising a garden, wildcrafting from forage, and raising various animals, including: horses, dairy goats, waterfowl, turkeys, chickens, rabbits, dogs, and cats. I also served as a veterinary assistant for seven years in a small animal clinic.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-8 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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