Category: In the Classroom
Enjoy Breakfast and a Book
In this “Breakfast and a Book” three-part video series, soccer player Emily Eitzman from the AFC Ann Arbor women’s team and University of Michigan’s Club Team shared what led her to write and illustrate her own book. She shared some of her favorite breakfast foods and answered questions from students during the 30-minute sessions. Here…
Teachers Invited to Join ‘Adopt a Cow’ Spring Live Chats With 35 Dairy Farms
Those Interested in Learning More About Dairy Farming and Adopt a Cow Program Can Join The more than 39,000 classrooms participating in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program for the 2023-24 school year will be invited to participate in virtual live chats this spring to culminate their year-long experience. The Dairy Excellence Foundation and program…
Introduce New Curious Clover Book During Ag Literacy Week (March 18-22)
Did you know Ag Literacy Week is happening this month on March 18-22? It’s the perfect time to introduce our NEW Discover Dairy book and activity, called, Curious Clover, to your students! Curious Clover was designed to encourage students of all ages to build curiosity about the world around them while learning about the journey…
Make a Craft & Watch Your Farm Tour Video
Have you watched your Adopt a Cow Farm Tour video yet with your host farm? These videos are all available on our YouTube channel! This kindergarten class watched their farm tour video and made a fun cow headband craft to go along with the viewing experience. “My kindergarten class loves learning about our adopted cow…
New Dairy-Focused Animal Health Lessons Available for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
March 4, 2024New Dairy-Focused Animal Health Lessons Available for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
The Lessons Are Available At No Cost to Teachers Who Sign Up for the Discover Dairy Program Discover Dairy, a multi-level lesson series, has several free dairy-focused lessons available for teachers and students in a variety of learning environments, including traditional classrooms and home school settings. A new Animal Health lesson, focused on helping students…
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week With Worksheet & Recipes
Happening on March 4-8, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This week also celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day. Dairy plays an important role in starting the day off strong to…
See How Dairy Farmers Use Math: Free Dairy Math Lessons Available
As with running any business, numbers are top of mind for dairy farmers as they calculate how much feed their herd will need to stay healthy, how many gallons of milk they will provide to school systems, restaurants, and home consumers, how much energy they can save by using technology effectively, and more. In these…
Build a Habitat for Your Adopted Calf
This elementary classroom put their engineering and STEM skills (plus some creativity) to the test! Students built their own habitats for their adopted calf using Legos. Try this hands-on activity with Legos, craft supplies, blocks or any other item that your students could use to create a structure.
Dairy-Themed Valentine’s Day Ideas to Try This Week
Valentine’s Day is only three days away! Don’t forget to join the fun and share the love for your adopted calf with our Most Kissable Calf contest. It runs until February 29. For other clever, udder-ly awesome valentines and crafts to share with your students this week, check out these resources and ideas: Age group?…
Join This Virtual Farm Tour LIVE on February 14
If you’re looking for an exciting virtual farm tour this week, join Wil-Roc Farms and Farmer Cody from New York on Wednesday, February 14! This tour is being hosted and planned by American Dairy Association North East, so email Kelsey O’Shea if you have questions. The tour includes three live stops: the cow barn, calf…