By doing the following actions to help farmed animals, kids will also be taking action for their future and the future of the planet.
Six Simple and Fun Ways Young Kids Can Help Farm Animals
Six Simple and Fun Ways Young Kids Can Help Farm Animals
Any person of any age, including kids, can make a big impact on the lives of farmed animals. Using animals for food harms animals, workers, communities, and the environment, but you can make a difference.
1. Make art of rescued animals
Portrait of Sophie by middle school student
Creating art is a powerful way to communicate, learn about oneself and others, and inspire connection and kindness. Our “Animals & Art: The Story Behind a Portrait” lesson is used by art classrooms, but it can also be a fun activity outside of school! Young artists learn about the stories of Farm Sanctuary animal residents and create art about an animal to whom they feel a personal connection. Download the activity here.
2. Join monthly, live K-4 webinars
Farm Sanctuary’s humane educators present live webinars each month of the school year. Presentations include Valentine’s Day and Earth Day celebrations, animal tales about Farm Sanctuary residents, and more! Although many teachers utilize the webinars for their classrooms, homeschooled students and families are also welcome. Recordings can be provided to registrants who are unable to attend live. Find more information and register here.
3. Download and share our free Kids' Activity Booklet
This free booklet offers eight pages of fun and facts to help kids learn more about farmed animals, participate in making healthy plant-based meals, and find out about rescued animals who live at Farm Sanctuary. It also includes a special Animal Helper Certificate for compassionate kids. Download it here.
4. Work toward a Girl Scouts badge
Farm Sanctuary is excited to offer free virtual Girl Scouts badge presentations, including a presentation for the “Animal Helpers” Cadette Badge! We also provide an Animal Observation Log as an activity. Learn more and request access to this presentation here.
5. Try plant-based foods
Hummus and veggie pinwheel
When we eliminate or consume fewer animal products, we contribute less to an industry that is causing so much harm to animals, humans, and the planet. Our food choices—when we have the freedom to make them—matter. If possible, consider getting plants from school or community gardens or through Community Supported Agriculture to support kind and sustainable food and work practices. Here are some recipe ideas and tips for easy vegan school lunches.
6. Take a virtual visit to Farm Sanctuary
If you are unable to visit one of Farm Sanctuary’s two locations in person, no worries! A virtual tour of our Upstate New York sanctuary, hosted by Ardyn Cieslak (Senior Humane Education Manager), is available in our Humane Education Pre-Recorded Presentation Library. During this tour, viewers will meet rescued cows, sheep, pigs, goats, and chickens while learning about their unique personalities and how their lives at sanctuary are filled with love, care, and enrichment. Request access to our Pre-Recorded Presentation Library here.
Thank you for your compassion!
We’re so grateful that you are helping to build a kinder future for all. You have the power to make the world a better place.
To learn more about Farm Sanctuary’s learning resources, visit our Humane Education webpage.
