Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day

Get ready to say moo! and celebrate one of the most beloved animals on the farm — the cow! Cow Appreciation Day (July 8) is the perfect opportunity to introduce young learners to farm animals through reading, drawing, writing, and hands-on fun.

This special day fits beautifully into a farm-themed unit, and I’m excited to share two of my favorite resources to help you bring cows to life in your classroom. Whether you’re exploring animal life cycles, where our food comes from, or just enjoying some barnyard fun, this blog post has everything you need to make the day memorable.

Curious little learners will love diving into this kid-friendly nonfiction booklet all about cows! It's ideal for early research projects or thematic animal studies in pre-K and kindergarten.

Here's what's included:

A black-and-white informational book about cows

A worksheet for note-taking

A research form for student responses

A fun cow craft to wrap up the learning

Whether used independently or in guided groups, students will gain a deeper understanding of cows while strengthening early literacy and research skills.

Ready for a farm art session? This engaging resource - How to Draw Farm Animals - allows students to draw and write about farm animals — from pigs to peacocks! With 3 levels of writing, it’s easy to differentiate and let every learner shine.

Animals included:

Cow 

Pig 

Sheep 

Duck, goat, chicken, donkey, alpaca, peacock, and horse

Directed drawing activities are great for:

Fine motor development

Listening and direction-following

Building writing confidence

Pair the cow drawing with your fact booklet for a creative literacy extension!

Here are some great read-alouds and classroom favorites to add to your Cow Appreciation Day celebration:

“Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin - A hilarious tale of farmyard rebellion and negotiation — always a hit!

“The Cow That Laid an Egg” by Andy Cutbill - A sweet and silly story about a cow learning self-worth and feeling special.

“Cows Can Moo! Can You?” by Bonnie Worth (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library) - A fun and informative book with Dr. Seuss-style rhymes and facts about farm animals.

“Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm” by Joy Cowley - Repetitive and engaging text makes this a read-aloud favorite for early learners.

Clayton the Energetic Cow by Daniel Green

  Clayton is a cow with boundless energy who learns that being different is a gift when he finds the perfect way to help others on the farm.

Make Cow Appreciation Day extra fun with these cow activities:

Cow Craft & Fact Display – Complete the fact booklet and attach the cow craft to a “We’re Wild About Cows!” wall display.

Farm Animal Directed Drawing – Let students choose their favorite farm animal to draw and write about, then share with the class.

Milk & Dairy Taste Test – Try cheese, yogurt, or different types of milk and chart the class favorites.

Cow Pattern Counting – Use black-and-white cow spots for patterning, sorting, or addition practice.

Moo-sical Chairs – A fun twist on musical chairs with cow-themed music or sound effects.

Cow Appreciation Day is more than just a celebration — it’s a chance to teach kids about farm animals, food sources, kindness to animals, and rural life. With your Cow Fact Booklet and How to Draw Farm Animals, you have everything you need to make the day educational, artistic, and just plain fun.

So grab your farmer hat, print those pages, and get ready to moo-ve into learning!

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Celebrate America with July Products

July is the perfect time to dive into all things red, white, and blue! Whether you're teaching summer school, planning a patriotic unit, or just want to bring a little sparkle to your classroom or home activities, there are so many fun ways to explore the United States of America with young learners.

To make it easy and meaningful, I’m featuring two engaging resources that help kids learn about the USA through reading, drawing, and writing. Pair them with great read-aloud and hands-on activities for a well-rounded celebration!

Help your K–1 students explore the symbols, landmarks, and identity of the USA in a kid-friendly way! This black-and-white informational book can be used for:

 Independent reading or guided reading groups, simple country research projects, and cross-curricular connections to geography and culture. Each page is numbered for easy printing and student-friendly layout. There's also a create-your-own version so students can illustrate their own understanding — perfect for building ownership and creativity!

From the Statue of Liberty to a juicy hamburger, this drawing and writing pack turns patriotic learning into artful expression!

Students will enjoy step-by-step drawing activities paired with 3 levels of writing prompts, making it easy to differentiate. This set is great for:  Independence Day, art centers, sub plans or early finisher tasks, and creative writing lessons with a patriotic twist!

Some of the exciting USA-themed drawings include:

Uncle Sam, American Flag, White House, Apple pie,  Washington Monument, Fireworks…and more!

Here are five picture books to enrich your USA-themed learning:

“This Is America” by Don Robb - A visual introduction to U.S. symbols and what they mean.

“We Live Here Too! Kids Talk About Good Citizenship” by Nancy Loewen - Real-life stories from kids across the U.S. focusing on kindness, fairness, and community.

“F is for Flag” by Wendy Cheyette Lewison - A beginner-level nonfiction picture book that explains the flag’s meaning and role in American life.

“Apple Pie 4th of July” by Janet S. Wong- A delightful multicultural story that shows how families blend traditions while still celebrating America.

“The Scrambled States of America” by Laurie Keller- A hilarious, fictional take on all 50 states and how they work together — fun and educational!

Try these fun USA activities for July extension activities with your students:

1 Design a U.S. Landmark Poster – Students choose a famous landmark (like the White House or Golden Gate Bridge), research it, and create a mini-poster.

2 American Symbols Scavenger Hunt – Use your fact booklet to guide students as they look for symbols like eagles, flags, and more in books, signs, or magazines.

3 USA “I Spy” Drawing Page – Let students draw all the USA-themed items they can think of on one page (great warm-up for your directed drawing resource).

4 Patriotic Tastes Chart – Try apple pie, watermelon, and hot dogs and graph student favorites.

5 My Favorite American Symbol Writing – A simple prompt: “My favorite American symbol is ___ because ___.”

The month of July gives us a chance to not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also to teach students what makes America special — from its symbols and food to its values and diverse people. With your USA Fact Booklet and How to Draw the USA, you’re giving students the tools to read, write, and create in a way that sticks with them. 

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