Time: 45–60 minutes
Big Idea: Learn where eggs come from, what chickens do, and why eggs are an important food.
What You’ll Need:
- One egg (raw or hard-boiled)
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Paper and crayons/markers
- A quiet space for pretending and playing
Part 1. Look and Learn
Do This:
Show your child an egg. Let them gently hold it.
Ask:
- What color is the shell?
- Is it smooth or rough?
- What do you think is inside?
Part 2. Meet the Chicken Family
Do This:
Explain:
- Hens (female chickens) lay eggs.
- Roosters (male chickens) protect the flock.
- Chicks hatch from eggs if a rooster has been with the hen.
Activity:
Draw a hen, a rooster, and a chick together. Label each one and talk about their jobs.
Part 3. Egg-speriment
Steps:
- Crack an egg into a small bowl (or peel a hard-boiled egg).
- Look at the shell, white, and yolk.
- Talk about how the shell protects, the white keeps the chick safe, and the yolk feeds it.
Part 4. If I Were a Chicken…
Ask:
- Where would you roam?
- What would you eat?
- Would you like to lay eggs or protect the flock?
Activity:
Have your child draw themselves as a chicken and share their picture.
Part 5. Wrap-Up Discussion
- Where do eggs come from?
- Why do people eat eggs?
- What was your favorite part of the lesson?
