LC's Farm School

08/28/2026

♥️We had the BEST first week back at Farm School! ♥️

08/23/2026

♥️ 🐮There’s something beautiful about seeing our children walk the same paths, stand in the same show rings, sweep the same stalls and make memories that we hope they’ll someday pass down to their own children.

Generations before us spent long hot summer days in the show ring, working their show heifers, learning the value of hard work, responsibility, and dedication through 4-H and FFA.

This summer, that tradition continued—not just with my sisters, but with ALL of our kids- all 9 of my mom and dad’s grandkids showed their heifers this summer. What started with our Great Grandpa Les buying some dairy cows in the 40’s, is a legacy continued on by the youngest generation of our family.

Honoring the past. Raising the next generation. Carrying on the tradition. 🐮 ♥️

07/16/2026

Did you know? 🌿

Climbing trees, carrying logs, and exploring the woods are all forms of heavy work—activities that help children develop strength, coordination, body awareness, and self-regulation. 💚

07/15/2026

♥️ 🐓 Farm days are the best days. 🐓♥️

07/11/2026

Growing up on a dairy farm, I spent my summers in 4-H and FFA showing our heifers and cows. I love watching my own kids do the same thing. First show of the summer was great! ♥️

07/06/2026

🙌🏻

We have to learn to separate what looks impressive from what actually matters.

A child sitting quietly, completing worksheets, memorizing facts, and following directions may look more advanced. That doesn't mean they're developing a stronger brain.

If pushing formal academics earlier truly led to better long-term outcomes, we would have decades of evidence proving it by now.

We don't.

Instead, the research continues to point us back to the same conclusion: children learn best through play, movement, relationships, meaningful experiences, and time. Development cannot be rushed. It follows a biological sequence, whether we respect it or not.

We can keep making childhood look more academic, or we can start making it more developmentally appropriate. The research is becoming increasingly clear that those are not the same thing. Our children deserve decisions grounded in development, not appearances. Be informed. Be intentional.

06/28/2026

🌻 Our chickens are loving our sunflower fields too! 🌻 Sunflowers- their seeds, leaves, petals and stems are a good treat for chickens! 🐓

06/26/2026

Seriously! The patch is SO pretty right now! 🌻

06/25/2026

🌻 Our sunflower paint party was SO fun! 🌻

06/22/2026

🌻 Art Class on the Sunflower Patch 🎨

THIS WEDNESDAY!

Our fields of sunflowers are in full bloom so we are going to host an art class for kids!

Students will create a beautiful sunflower still life on stretched canvas while learning painting techniques like brush strokes and layering. After painting, they’ll enjoy time on the farm interacting with our animals and soaking up a morning in the country.

✨ Ages 5 & up
🎨 All supplies provided
🐴 Farm animal interactions
🌻 Limited to just 10 students for a small, personalized experience.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
⏰ 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM
💲 $35 per student

23111 S Jefferson Pkwy
Harrisonville, Mo 64701

Please send your child with a snack and have them wear clothes that can get a little paint on them.

To reserve your child’s spot, message [email protected] for Venmo information. We can’t wait to paint, create, and enjoy the beauty of the sunflower patch together! 🌻🖌️