🍁 A Wonderful Start to Fall at Canterbury Creek Farm School
The first few months of our school year have been filled with excitement, learning, and community at Canterbury Creek Farm School in Ada, Michigan! Our students have been busy making new friends, discovering the routines of farm school, and embracing the joy of learning through hands-on experiences.
🐴 September Highlights: Farm Friends and Pony Rides
In September, we loved getting to know our new classmates, teachers, and farm animals. The children learned the names of our animals and practiced how to feed and care for them.
One of our favorite parts of the month was riding the ponies! Children brushed, saddled, and took turns enjoying short rides around the meadow. It’s always a highlight for our families too—parents are invited to come help, and share the fun. These moments are what make our farm school community so special.
🚒 Fire Safety Fun with Our Local Fire Department
In October, we welcomed a special visit from the Ada Township Fire Department! Firefighters taught us about fire safety for kids—from what to do if we see smoke, to understanding why their uniforms and helmets look the way they do.
The children watched as the firefighters put on their heavy coats, boots, and air tanks, and they loved climbing in the bright red fire truck. This visit helped our students learn that firefighters are our friends and everyday heroes.
🎃 Halloween Celebrations & Family Performances
Halloween is always a favorite tradition at Canterbury Creek Farm School! Each year, our students spend weeks practicing their favorite Halloween songs to perform for families. It’s a joyful day full of laughter, costumes, and community spirit.
Parents and siblings are invited to join us for the show and share in the fun—it’s one of those days where everyone leaves with big smiles and full hearts. These seasonal celebrations are one more way our farm school brings families together and makes learning magical.
🌻 Looking Ahead to More Fall Adventures
As the leaves continue to turn and the crisp air settles in, we’re looking forward to more outdoor discoveries—nature walks, farm chores, and plenty of fresh-air learning. Watching the children grow in confidence, curiosity, and compassion each day reminds us what a privilege it is to learn and play together on the farm.
🌱 Interested in joining our farm-based preschool in Ada, MI?
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