Discover the Magic of Farm Animals
Animal Science Classes
Painted Bay Farm offers numerous unique opportunities for students and families to interact with the animals and environment to promote active engagement in their learning to deepen their understanding of subject matter.
Each class will include hands-on lessons where students will be given the tools, materials, and detailed instructions to learn about unique areas of animal science, perform experiments, make crafts, and participate in physical activities and games.
Activities will be STEAM - focused and designed to fit into any homeschool or public school curriculum.
Each class is taught by Patty Pantelione, owner of Painted Bay Farm, who retired from teaching after 32 years in the NJ Public School system with the New Jersey Teacher of Science Certification grades K -12. Patty has owned horses and been involved in several horse and livestock organizations, as well as the Rutgers 4-H Program, for over 40 years.
*NEW FOR WINTER 2026*
Animal Science Classes will be a mixture of lessons provided to you at home and a visit to the farm for January and February 2026. Classes are for all ages. Lessons will be designed to be age and current learning level appropriate.
Package #1 Cost Per Family: $50 per month
4 emailed animal science lessons to complete at home: lesson outline, activities, games, experiments, links to videos and websites, answer keys
1 Family Farm Tour: visit the farm, meet the animals, feed the animals treats, take a goat walk, and complete an animal science activity. Contact the farm to schedule your family farm tour.
Package #2 Cost Per Family: $70 per month
4 emailed animal science lessons to complete at home: lesson outline, activities, games, experiments, links to videos and websites, answer keys
2 Family Farm Tours: visit the farm, meet the animals, feed the animals treats, take a goat walk, and complete an animal science activity. Contact the farm to schedule your family farm tour.
Interested in attending our Animal Science Classes? Have additional questions? Contact us if you would like to visit the farm, meet the animals, and instructor.
SAMPLES OF LESSONS AND MATERIALS BELOW:
Spring 2026 Animal Science Classes will be held at the farm.
April - May, 2026
We incorporate active games and activities into the lessons, designed to get your child moving! These can be played solo or with a few family members and friends.
Each lesson will concentrate on animal science topics, with a specific emphasis on farm animals. Lessons will be designed to be age appropriate for your child. Information on books (many are available at the library or where to purchase links), and website links to additional videos will be provided.
Lessons will incorporate a project or craft activity relevant to the subject matter. All necessary materials for these lessons are common household items. We provide activity variations based on the materials you already have around the house.
Included with your lessons is an exciting trip to the farm! Here, you can get up close with the animals for a unique, interactive animal science lesson.