Author: Brittany Snyder
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know? One cow makes enough milk to fill more than 100 glasses each day.
Farmers Fuel the World Environment Lesson Plans
Farmers Fuel the World Environment Lesson Plans: In these lessons, students will learn about the environmentally sustainable agriculture practices that farmers implement, food systems and the ways in which farmers work through these systems to deliver food from farms to schools while also caring for the environment. Includes NGSS standards! Age group? High School.
Moo Science Coloring Sheet
Moo Science Coloring Sheet: Explore the scientific based concepts related to dairy farming and processing with this coloring sheet!
Age group? 3rd to 6th grade.
Milk from Farm to You Video
Milk from Farm to You Video: 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. See what happens at the processing plant, where milk is bottled and transported in refrigerated trucks to a refrigerator near you. Age group? Elementary and Middle School.
Augmented Reality on the Discover Dairy App
Have you explored the augmented reality piece of the Discover Dairy App?
When you open the app click Adopt a Cow –> Meet Clover and Clover will appear! Clover made an appearance in Karen’s classroom in Alabama.
National School Breakfast Week Recipes
- March 2: Green Eggs and Ham Omelet.
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Read Across America Week is also happening this week. Celebrate with this protein-filled breakfast. View the recipe. - March 3: Fruity Breakfast Popsicles.
These breakfast popsicles combine yogurt, milk, fresh fruit and granola for a delicious treat that’s also colorful to look at. View the recipe. - March 4: Breakfast Pizza with Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuit Crust.
You can’t go wrong with breakfast pizza, especially this recipe that adds a cheddar cheese biscuit crust! View the recipe. - March 5: Chocolate Milk Pancakes.
Do your kids love pancakes and chocolate milk? Combine these two kid-friendly favorites into one delicious breakfast! View the recipe. - March 6: Cocoa Mint Smoothie Bowl.
This nutrient-packed delight brings together the irresistible combination of chocolate and mint combined with bananas, milk and more. View the recipe.
Fun on the Farm Video Series
American Dairy Association North East created the “Fun on the Farm” video series, where different farmers cover topics like cow and calf care, cow nutrition, milking procedures, and even cooking with dairy. Each episode is 15 minutes or less! Age group? Pre-K to 3rd grade.
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know? Milk is 87% water, which means cows drink a lot of water. They drink more than a bathtub full of water every day! Share this fun fact with your students as they learn about milk and the dairy industry! Download the graphic here.
Virtual Dairy Escape Room
Visit Discover Dairy Careers, a digital escape room designed to guide students in groups of 4-6 through a series of puzzles and will take about 30 minutes to complete. To play Discover Dairy Careers, all you need to do is download and open the Discover Dairy Careers file. Need the Educator’s Guide? Email dairyinschools@wisconsindairy.org Age group? Upper Middle & High School.
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week: March 2-6, 2026
Happening on March 2-6, 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 fuel your days! After all, it has been shown that students who eat breakfast score higher on tests. Click here to download an activity guide full of games and worksheets to help students learn more about the importance breakfast has in their day. Age group? 3rd to 5th grade.