Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Ahalia Farm House
Class/Section: Pre-KG, LKG & UKG
Number of Students: 203
Teachers Accompanying: 12
Purpose and Learning Focus
The Nature Walk to Ahalia Farm House was organized to provide children with a real-life experience of nature and farm life. The activity focused on developing observation skills, curiosity and awareness about animals and their surroundings.
Learning Objectives
To identify common farm animals such as cows and hens.
To observe animals, plants and their natural surroundings.
To develop sensory, observation and communication skills.
To encourage care and respect for animals and nature.
Route and Areas Covered
The children explored the designated areas of Ahalia Farm House and visited the farm animal area. They observed cows, hens and the greenery and surroundings of the farm.
Observations and Activities
Children observed the animals, their movements and sounds. They used their senses to explore the surroundings and discussed what they saw. They identified animals and showed curiosity about their food, sounds and shelters.
Student Participation and Interaction
The children participated enthusiastically and asked questions such as “What does the cow eat?” and “What sound does the hen make?” They shared their observations with friends and teachers and followed instructions throughout the visit.
Knowledge, Skills and Vocabulary Developed
The children developed vocabulary related to farm, cow, hen, animal, food, shelter, plants and nature. The activity strengthened their observation, listening, communication, cooperation and caring attitudes towards living things.
Literacy, Numeracy and World Around Us
The children used simple sentences to describe their observations, learned new words related to farm animals and counted animals and objects they noticed. The visit helped them understand farm animals, their needs and their surroundings.
Safety and Supervision
All children were supervised by 14 teachers. They were instructed to stay with their groups, follow directions and maintain a safe distance from the animals. Teachers ensured the safety and proper movement of all children.
Classroom Reinforcement Activities
After the nature walk, children discussed their experiences and participated in activities such as animal picture identification, animal sounds, counting animals, drawing and colouring farm animals.
Effectiveness and Suggestions
The Nature Walk was an enjoyable and meaningful experiential learning experience. Children showed active participation, curiosity and excitement throughout the visit. Similar nature-based experiences may be organized regularly to strengthen children’s understanding of the environment and living things.
