Rooted in Nature.
Raised on Wonder.

It all started with a pig named Gilbert.
He is a black potbelly pig who loves pumpkins, and he has been with me for ten years. Along with our rescue donkey, he taught me something that changed my life: animals are not just livestock. They are distinct, grounding beings with personalities, preferences, and complex social lives.
For 16 years, I have been a pescatarian and a student of animal behavior. I find my deepest peace sitting quietly in the pasture, just listening to them. But when I became a mother, I realized that this connection to the natural world wasn’t just “nice” to have, it was essential.
The Worksheet Struggle
My homeschooling journey began not with a plan, but with tears. I pulled my daughter out of school early because the traditional system was crushing her spark. But when I brought her home, I made the mistake of trying to replicate “school” at our kitchen table.
Every time I put a worksheet in front of her, she shut down. She cried. I felt like I was failing.
The breakthrough happened with a felt coconut tree and the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. We weren’t sitting still; we were matching letters, moving our hands, and playing. For the first time, her eyes lit up. She didn’t just learn; she connected.
Why Farm School Monthly Exists
I went searching for a curriculum that matched those feelings. Something hands-on, play-based, and deeply rooted in reality. I came up empty. Everything was either dry and boring or filled with generic clip-art cartoons that dumbed down the beauty of nature.
I didn’t want the “fun activity” to be a reward you got after the boring lesson. I wanted the activity to be the lesson.
So, I built it myself.
Our Philosophy: Embrace the Mud
At Farm School Monthly, we believe that real learning is messy. It is muddy boots, cracked eggs, and the engineering of a pig’s wallow. We don’t invent characters because our farm is already full of them.
We invite your child to step onto our farm (virtually) to meet the animals, learn their names, and understand their behaviors through rigorous Ethology—not just “farm facts.” We want to raise a generation of children who see animals not as food or jokes, but as living beings deserving of love and respect.
Whether you live on 50 acres or in a 5th-floor apartment, we invite you to join our herd. Let’s plant a garden, explore the outdoors, and engage with the world, not just for this school year, but for life.
Warmly,
Tracy & The Farm School Family (The “We” behind the scenes: My husband, who does the heavy lifting, and my children—the chief product testers, explorers, and inspiration for every single lesson.)