Category: Sunday Funday Resources
Create an ‘Adopt A Cow’ Class Website Using Google Sites
This Kentucky teacher (who doesn’t see all of her classes each week) had the creative idea to build a class website to post Adopt A Cow updates! Using Google Sites, she is able to share photo updates, graphics, and other information about their calf to keep students engaged even when they aren’t physically in her…
Dairy Fun Fact
October is National Cheese Month!Did you know it takes about 10 pounds of milk to make just 1 pound of cheese.Share this fact with your students while they learn about dairy products and milk!
Virtual Farm Tours For Every Age Group This October
This week, American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) has two virtual farm tours planned for students of all ages! These are a great opportunity to introduce your students to dairy farming and what they’ll be experiencing through the year-long Adopt A Cow Program. Recordings of the tours are made available after the live events from…
Celebrate National Greek Yogurt Day on November 9
Did you know National Greek Yogurt Day is on November 9? This is the perfect time to show students how milk is used in some of their favorite foods that they enjoy on a daily basis. From “make and taste” yogurt lessons to a festive yogurt cup turkey craft, here are some creative activities to…
Pumpkins and Cows: A Perfect Pairing
Now that you received your calf announcement, we hope you can utilize these resources and activities to enhance your classroom experience!
Live Birth Video
To see what a birth is typically like for cows, watch this video from The Calving Corner. From 4:08:08 to 4:16:06, you can watch the cow go into labor and deliver her calf. You could ask your students this discussion question to get the conversation started: How much do calves weigh when they are born?…
Calf Care Corner Video
Check out this quick ‘Mini Moo’ tour with Farmer Austin and Corey the Cornstalk to learn more about how baby calves are cared for on the farm! A quick quiz is included in the video to make it very interactive. Age group? PreK – 3rd Grade
Upcycle Milk Jugs into Halloween Crafts
Celebrate the fun and scary of Halloween safely with crafts that offer the perfect opportunity to upcycle empty milk jugs from your recycle bin and give your kids an opportunity to get creative. Check out these DIY crafts! Age group? 2nd Grade – 6th Grade
Halloween Trick or Treat Recipes
From a spooky Halloween snack spread to a witches’ brew smoothie, try some of these dairy recipes!Age group? All Ages.
Halloween Coloring Sheet
Share this coloring sheet with your students to complete in class or take home on a weekend! Age group? PreK-2nd Grade.
