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Lamb and Calf Day: Caring for Animals in Our Community, How can we care…
Lamb and Calf Day: Caring for Animals in Our Community
English
Pedagogical Approaches
Oral language, shared reading, language experience approach, storytelling
Contexts for Learning
Lamb and Calf Day, farm animals, caring for animals
Learning Experiences
Listen to stories about lambs and calves, share personal experiences, create a class recount of Lamb and Calf Day, label animal body parts, describe what animals need to live
Mathematics & Statistics
Pedagogical Approaches
Play-based learning, hands-on materials, mathematical talk, inquiry
Context for Learning
Counting animals, comparing sizes, measuring feed
Learning Experiences
Count and sort toy animals, compare footprints, create picture graphs of favourite farm animals, order animals from smallest to largest, measure and compare lengths using non-standard units
The Arts
Pedagogical Approaches
Creative exploration, sensory learning, dramatic play
Context for Learning
Farm life and animals
Learning Experiences
Create lamb and calf artwork using paint, wool, and collage materials, sing farm songs, act out farm animal movements
How can we care for lambs and calves?
Health & Physical Education
Pedagogical Approaches
Cooperative learning, experiential learning, movement-based activities
Context for Learning
Caring for animals, responsibility, kindness
Learning Experiences
Discuss how to safely approach animals, role-play caring for lambs and calves, complete farm-themed obstacle courses, explore how kindness helps people and animals feel safe.
Te Ao Maori
Key Concepts
Kaitiakitanga
Caring for animals, the land, and the environment.
Manaakitanga
Showing kindness and care towards animals and people.
Whanaungatanga
Building relationships with classmates, whānau, and the wider community
Te Reo Māori
Vocabulary
hipi – sheep
reme – lamb
kuao kau – calf
pāmu – farm
whenua – land
wai – water
kai – food
aroha – love/care
Learning Experiences
Use te reo Māori vocabulary during daily discussions.
Learn a waiata about animals or nature.
Discuss how we can be kaitiaki of animals and the environment.
Invite farming whānau members to share knowledge about caring for lambs and calves.
Explore local stories and connections between people, animals, and the land.