A Typical Day
What to expect at a Farm Kids session
No two days on the farm are ever quite the same. What we do depends on the season, the weather, and what needs doing on our biodynamic farm in Forest Row, East Sussex. But here is a flavour of what a typical Farm Kids day might look like.
Arrival & Welcome
Children arrive and settle in. We gather together for a welcome circle, talk about the day ahead, and check in with how everyone is feeling. Any jobs that need doing urgently (a hungry goat, a gate that needs fixing) get mentioned here.
Animal Care
First things first — the animals need us. Children head out to feed the chickens, collect eggs, check on the goats, fill water troughs, and muck out. On a biodynamic farm, animal welfare is at the heart of everything, and children learn to care for the animals with real respect and responsibility. They quickly learn that the animals depend on them.
Morning Activity
This changes with the seasons — following the natural rhythms that guide life on a biodynamic farm. In autumn, we might be harvesting pumpkins or pressing apples. In spring, planting seeds and preparing beds using biodynamic methods. In summer, picking soft fruit and weeding. In winter, chopping kindling, building shelters, or working on craft projects in the workshop.
Fire Cooking & Lunch
When the weather allows, we cook over an open fire. Children help prepare the food — chopping vegetables, stirring pots, baking bread on sticks. On cold days there is nothing better than warming up around the fire with something they have made themselves. Afterwards, everyone eats their packed lunches together.
Afternoon Adventure
The afternoon is for exploring, playing, and winding down. Children might head into the woods for den building and free play, do outdoor crafts, or tackle a bigger project like building a compost bay or painting signs. There is always time for imaginative play and just being children in nature.
Closing Circle & Home Time
We gather together to reflect on the day. Children share their favourite moments, we sing a song, and then it is time to head home — usually muddy, tired, and happy.
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