Training course: The Little Pious Chick
Introducing the children to the eating and living habits of the chick, chicken, hen, rooster. Establishing an initial relationship between the child and the animal. Teaching the child the difference between chick, chicken, hen, rooster.
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Fattoria didattica Agriturismo Il Podere


The Tortoioli farm was born from the 'vocation' for the countryside that has characterised the history of the Tortoioli family for generations; a passion for cooking did the rest, and so the grandparents' old and historic farmhouse became a holiday farm. The uniqueness of the Umbrian countryside and the proximity to the city of Assisi in particular, a strong tourist attraction, motivated the decision to integrate the agricultural activity with the accommodation business.Combining a passion for cooking, the countryside and horses, has made us realise, after a few years of experience "in the field", that an activity that complements agriculture enhances and adds value to its various sectors, whether it be livestock farming, vegetable production, olive oil or wine production. Our guests, in the vast majority of cases, have very little experience of life in the countryside and even less experience of farm work or the methods of producing or collecting eggs in the henhouse.

Here with us, they have the opportunity to get to know our world, not through description or storytelling, but in a tangible way through guided visits to various farms and herds in our area; this represents an incredibly 'real' experience for our guests. In this context, we came up with the idea of inserting real educational courses dedicated above all to children, who here with us can live the unique experience of direct contact with nature, farming traditions and animals.

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Description of steps:

Visit to the farm.

Description of the life cycle from chick to hen, chicken.

Collection of eggs in the chicken house. Eggs in the incubator. The chick and its characteristics.

Timing and structuring of topics:

9.00/9.30 Arrival at the farm

9.30/10.00 a.m. Welcome reception: Presentation of the spaces in which we will be working - Presentation of the people who work in the company - Presentation of the route and the work we will be doing together

10.00 a.m. Snack in the farmhouse restaurant with farm produce

10.30 am Visit to the farm animals, collection of eggs in the hen house. Description of the life cycle from chick to hen, chicken... and the differences between chick, chicken, rooster.

11.00 am The collected eggs are taken to the incubator. Characteristics and operation of the incubator. - The chick, first approach with the child.

12.00 noon Lunch.

1.30 pm Game to summarise the day's information and experiences. Conclusion and children's impressions.

What is included

Methods:

Observation and information gathering

Interactive frontal lesson Group work

Tools:

Aprons

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Contact
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Via Casa Madonna, 14 (06081) Assisi PG