Category: Sunday Funday Resources
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…
From Farm to Fridge: Watch Dairy Foods Video
With so much focus on breakfast, dairy-packed foods, and school nutrition this week, check out this interesting, three-minute “From Farm to Fridge” video about dairy foods. Discover how dairy foods get from the cow to your glass, bowl or plate! Age group? This video is ideal for students of all ages.
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know that milk arrives at schools in as little as 72 hours after leaving the dairy farm? Talk about fresh and local! In fact, milk is the #1 product that schools source from local farmers. Watch this video to see what happens at the processing plant, where milk is bottled and transported in…
Read Across America Recipe: Green Eggs and Ham Omelets
If you’re celebrating Read Across America Week the first week of March in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, make sure to try this dairy and protein-packed breakfast: Green Eggs and Ham Omelets! Ingredients – 3 eggs – 2 tbsp milk – 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded – 1/3 cup {about 2 slices}…
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…
Make Connections Between Engineering and Dairy Farming During National Engineers Week Starting Feb. 18
Did you know National Engineers Week takes place from February 18-24? Engineers work with dairy farmers to help make operational improvements that are good for the cows and the environment. This is a great time to make connections to potential careers in agriculture, including jobs in the STEM field such as engineering! These resources and…
Dairy Fun Fact & Robotic Milking Parlor Video
Did you know there are over 35,000 robotic milking units on dairy farms across the globe? There are engineers and robotic milking technicians involved in bringing this innovative technology to life on dairy farms. If you’re going to try some of the National Engineers Week activities we shared above, or just want to make some…