From Our Farm to Your Classroom!
Bring the magic of chick hatching to your school with Cardinale Farms’ all-inclusive, interactive Egg Incubation Program — a three-week educational journey that lets students witness the wonder of life cycles firsthand.
Perfect for Elementary and Middle Schools
Don’t miss this egg-citing opportunity to watch science come to life in your classroom!
What’s Included:
- One in-class demonstration with a Cardinale Farms farming specialist
- One classroom incubator
- 7 fertile chicken eggs (with approximately 2 weeks left of incubation)
- Chick brooder with heat lamp, feed tray, water dish, and nutrients
- Chick hatching instruction manual
- Embryology poster
- Curriculum and student worksheets
- Delivery and pickup of all supplies
- Free technical support
- BONUS: Free admission for your class to Cardinale Farms for an educational end-of-year tour!
Program Timeline:
Week 1: Kickoff with a Farmer Visit
A farming expert from Cardinale Farms will visit your classroom to introduce students to chick development and guide you through setup. Your egg incubation journey begins!Weeks 2–3: Incubation & Hatching
Students will monitor the eggs in a clear incubator and witness chicks hatch in real-time. Once they arrive, the chicks are moved to the warm brooder for care.Week 3: Chick Care & Growth
Now the fun continues! Students learn responsibility as they nurture the chicks — tracking their growth, ensuring proper feeding, and learning about their development through engaging worksheets and activities.Why Schools Love This Program:
- Hands-on STEM learning
- Encourages curiosity and care for living things
- Aligns with life science curriculum standards
- Memorable and meaningful for all ages