Celebrate National Help a Horse Day on April 26!

Every year on April 26th, horse lovers and animal
advocates come together to celebrate National Help a Horse Day—a special day dedicated to raising awareness about horse welfare, rescue efforts, and the importance of caring for these incredible animals.

Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or simply want to inspire young learners, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the world of horses through fun activities, engaging books, and educational resources!

To celebrate National Help a Horse Day, I’ve created a Horse Fact Booklet that is packed with fun facts, engaging activities, and hands-on learning.

What’s Inside the Horse Fact Booklet?

 Informational reading passages about horses, comprehension check questions to reinforce learning, a horse-themed craft activity, and the life cycle of a horse.

This resource is a great way to introduce young learners to horse facts, history, and care, while also incorporating reading comprehension and hands-on activities.

Books are a wonderful way to teach kids about the beauty, strength, and intelligence of horses. Here are five great picks to read for National Help a Horse Day:

"Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry – A heartwarming classic about the famous wild ponies of Assateague Island.

"The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses" by Paul Goble – A beautifully illustrated Native American story about a girl who forms a deep bond with wild horses.

"If I Ran the Horse Show" by Bonnie Worth (Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat Learning Library) – A fun, educational introduction to different horse breeds and horse care.

"Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell – A timeless story told from the perspective of a horse, teaching lessons about kindness and animal welfare.

"Horses" by Gail Gibbons – A nonfiction book filled with fascinating horse facts, perfect for young readers!

Want to bring even more horse fun into your classroom or home? Here are five hands-on activities to make this day extra special:

 1. Create a Horse Craft

Use the Horse Fact Booklet’s craft activity to let kids create their own paper horse! They can color, cut, and decorate their horse while learning fun facts.

 2. Act Out a Horse Story

Turn one of the horse books into a mini play! Let kids act out scenes from Misty of Chincoteague or Black Beauty to bring the story to life.

3. Horse-Themed Directed Drawing

Teach kids how to draw a horse step by step. This helps with fine motor skills and makes for a great art project!

 4. "Adopt" a Stuffed Horse and Learn How to Care for It

Give each child a stuffed horse toy (or let them draw one) and have them write about how they would take care of their horse, just like a real owner would.

 5. Visit a Horse Rescue or Watch Videos About Horse Care - If possible, plan a visit to a local horse rescue or farm to learn about how horses are cared for. If visiting in person isn’t an option, watch educational videos about horses and their care.

National Help a Horse Day is a great time to teach kids about the importance of caring for animals, while also incorporating fun literacy and hands-on activities.

 Which activity will you try first? Let me know in the comments!

My horse fact booklet can be found in my store: 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Horse-Fact-Booklet-Nonfiction-Comprehension-Craft-Life-Cycle-4376071