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School Resources

Get your school involved!
Visit the AgriKids Farm Safe Hub
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Since 2015 AgriKids has visited schools, libraries, family events and communities nationwide with our Engage, Educate and Empower message. We want to make all children our farm safety ambassadors.
Visit the AgriKids Farm Safe hub to learn more about the AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador or Farm Safe Week programmes.

Pre-School Resources

Storytime 1: The Tree Swing

Storytime 1: The Tree Swing

(1 0f 3) Let's take our first trip to Riverside Farm and meet Tom, Sarah and their magical friend, Mr Brambles.

It's finally summer at Riverside Farm! Tom and Sarah love to camp  in the garden. Late one night they get a big surprise when the meet Mr Brambles, a tiny hedge sprite with magical powers. When the children get into a sticky situation, only Mr Brambles can help. Will he keep his special promise to Tom and Sarah?

Tales from Riverside Farm are fun stories with a farm safety theme. They are written and narrated by AgriKids founder, Alma Jordan.

Storytime 2: The Big Brown Bull

Storytime 2: The Big Brown Bull

(2 0f 3) Let's take another trip to Riverside Farm to see Tom, Sarah and their magical friend, Mr Brambles.

A big brown bull has come to live at Riverside Farm.  He's a very cross bull indeed, Tom and Sarah must never go into his field. Sarah is very cross too. She hates her new glasses, but Mammy says she must wear them all the time. Sarah decides to keep them in her pocket, but soon she's in big trouble. Can Mr Brambles save the day before it's too late?

Tales from Riverside Farm are fun stories with a farm safety theme. They are written and narrated by AgriKids founder, Alma Jordan.

Storytime 3: The Red Tractor

Storytime 3: The Red Tractor

(3 0f 3) Let's take another trip to Riverside Farm and meet Tom, Sarah and their magical friend, Mr Brambles.

It's autumn on Riverside Farm. Sarah and Tom are picking juicy blackberries to make blackberry tarts and Daddy is busy with the red tractor in the back field. But when Tom climbs into the tractor, he quickly gets into a very sticky situation. With so many buttons and levers, he cannot resist seeing what they might do. Once again, Mr Brambles must come to the rescue. But is his magic strong enough to stop a runaway tractor?

Tales from Riverside Farm are fun stories with a farm safety theme. They are written and narrated by AgriKids founder, Alma Jordan.

Farm Safety Handbook

Farm Safety Handbook

Download our Farm Safety Handbook - Pre School Edition

Discussion Sheets

Discussion Sheets

Discussion Sheets

Help get the conversation started with our farm safety discussion sheets

Activities

Activities

Activities

Try some of our fun farm and farm safety themed activities.

Answers

Answers

Answers

Just in case you needed them, we have the answers here.

Jnr & Snr Infants

Discussion Sheets

Discussion Sheets

Discussion Sheets

Lead your class in a discussion on an array of farm safety topics.

Media (Gallery & Video)

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

To be used along side the various discussion sheets. Our Lesson Plans help further engage and create better understanding on various farm safety topics.

Media (Gallery & Video)

Gamezone

Gamezone

Have you checked out our online farm safety games yet?

Media (Gallery & Video)

1st - 3rd Class

Win a Workshop for your school

Media (Gallery & Video)

Events

Coming soon

Media (Gallery & Video)

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

To be used along side the various discussion sheets. Our Lesson Plans help further engage and create better understanding on various farm safety topics.

Media (Gallery & Video)

Discussion Sheets

Discussion Sheets

Lead your class in a discussion on an array of farm safety topics.

Media (Gallery & Video)

Answers

Gamezone

Have you checked out our online farm safety games yet?

Media (Gallery & Video)

4th - 6th Class

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

To be used along side the various discussion sheets. Our Lesson Plans help further engage and create better understanding on various farm safety topics.

Media (Gallery & Video)

Discussion Sheets

Discussion Sheets

Lead your class in a discussion on an array of farm safety topics.

Media (Gallery & Video)

Gamezone

Have you entered the AgriKids GameZone?

Media (Gallery & Video)

Online Games

Did you know that we also have a suite of interactive games to make learning so much fun in class or at home.

Play Games

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Agrikids App

Did you know that we also have a suite ofinteractove games to make learning so muchfun in class or at home.

Download on Android

Open Play Store

Download on iOS

Open App Store

Farm Safety Circle

Click on our Farm Safety Circle to go to our dedicated page where you can find out more information about specific aspects off arm safety from road safety awareness to slurry safety and everything in between.
Agrikids Farm Safety Circle

Farm Safety Stats

Main causes of deaths in Agriculture and Forestry over the last 10 years 2011-2020
(src:
www.hsa.ie)

Useful Links

Agri Aware is a charitable trust that is funded by the farming and agri-food industry who recognised a growing need for an independent body to provide the general public with information and education on the importance of agriculture and food to the Irish economy.
The Authority was established in 1989 under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 and reports to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The Authority has a number of major roles. Their mission is to protect people from death, injury and ill-health arising from all work activities and chemicals
Jessy's Smart Kids are a range of child friendly publications created by AgriKids for Teagasc.
IWS strives to reduce water fatalities by increasing water safety awareness and by changing attitudes and behaviours
Open Your Eyes to Farm Safety - Great video by Nenagh CBS, highlighting key dangers on the farm. Suitable for 4-6 class students.
From Agri Aware - Once Upon A Farm is a child safety drama, aimed at communicating the importance of farm and countryside safety to primary level students.

Farm Safety Facts

A freshly calved cow causes more livestock injuries than a bull!
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A freshly calved cow causes more livestock injuries than a bull!

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Like snowflakes, no two cows have exactly the same pattern of spots.
Like snowflakes, no two cows have exactly the same pattern of spots.

Horses can gallop up to 50kmh

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DID YOU KNOW?
90% of farm accidents are preventable.
DID YOU KNOW?
90% of farm accidents are preventable.

A farm is the most dangerous workplace in Ireland!

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