Farmerettes return to classrooms
Give your students a unique look back at those who served during the world wars. Included among those who served were the members of the Ontario Farm Service Force—teenage girls who stepped up to “lend a hand” when the government asked for their help. They were called Farmerettes!
Good in Every Grain is pleased to revisit the Farmerettes whom we introduced to teachers and students in November 2021. We’re bringing them back by popular demand!
Author Bonnie Sitter and Farmerette Shirleyan English (a Farmerette) together wrote Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes. They are engaging presenters who will answer questions during a virtual Zoom visit with your K-12 students.
Thank you for joining our virtual visits this year!
Your poster is on its way to you.
FREE 12×18″ poster
The Farmerettes signed a pledge as members of the Ontario Farm Service Force. The certificate included a motivational poem to inspire persistence and determination. We’ve turned it into a poster to serve as a reminder in your classroom. Shipped to all Ontario teachers who register for the virtual class visit.
Watch the introductory video, Farmerettes – Teen War Heroes
Designed to introduce students to the Farmerettes – who, what, where, when. Run time: 20 minutes.
We also have FREE resources for your classroom
Discussion guide
There is a lot to talk about! This discussion guide offers several points of entry into your exploration of this little-known story from Canadian history with opportunity for cross-curricular teaching.
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STEM challenge
Farm life presents many problems. This unique activity gives students the opportunity to find solutions to issues on the farm that farmerettes may have faced. Designed by an Ontario teacher.
Download STEM Challenge
Literacy activity pack
Expand students’ understanding of Farmerettes and agriculture while they practice reading and understanding information text.
- Essay: Teen Heroes Who Fed Canada
- Comprehension and Inference
- Making Connections
- Building Vocabulary
- Mapping Farmerette Farms
Postage stamp art project
Students design their own Farmerette stamps while learning about Canada Post. Includes instructions, template, and Google Slide presentation.
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Printable bookmarks
Encourage literacy with these customizable bookmarks. Printable template.
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