Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
Ag Career Day
- Ag Careers Activity: Follow the link to listen to 10 different agriculture careers! Make sure to download the document!
- Snack Time: Did you know that without agriculture, we would not have all the yummy ingredients to make these energy bites? We need agriculture to harvest the honey, process the oats, and transport it all to the grocery store to eat. Make your own energy bites at home by following this recipe and send us a picture showing us how you like to eat your energy bites! Pictures can be sent to marathonppa@gmail.com.
- Story Time: Listen to the book, Right This Very Minute by Lisl Detlefsen. Just follow the link to listen to all the different careers in agriculture!
- Did you enjoy the book? Follow the link if you are interested in purchasing, Right This Very Minute.
- Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
Cranberry Day
- Cranberry Video Activity:
Watch the video of a Wisconsin Cranberry Farm and answer the question. The
answer can be found within the video! Send us your answer via email to be
entered to win a prize!
- Snack Time: Craisons
- Story Time: Listen to
the book,
Time for Cranberries by Lisl Detlefsen. Just follow
the link to listen and learn about cranberries!
- Did you enjoy the book?
Follow the link if you are interested in purchasing,
Time for
Cranberries
.
- Cranberry Farming Video: Want
to learn more about a cranberry farmer? Follow the link to watch a video
on a cranberry farm for a year!
- How do you like to eat your
cranberries? Email your answer to
marathonppa@gmail.com
Thursday, August 6th, 2020
Beef Day
- Online Beef Games: Follow the
link to find some fun online games on beef!
- Snack Time: Beef Jerky Trail
Mix
- Story Time: Flip through the
book,
Can-Do Cowkids by Amanda Radke. Just follow the link to
read the book at your own pace!
- Did you enjoy the book?
Follow the link if you are interested in purchasing,
Can-Do
Cowkids
.
- Beef
Farming Video: Want to learn more about a beef farmer? Follow the link to
watch a video and learn all about a beef farmer!
- Beef
Fun Facts: Want to learn some fun beef facts? Watch the quick video to
learn 6 fun facts about beef!
Friday, August 7th, 2020
Corn Day
- Snack Time: Homemade
Popcorn
- Story Time: Listen to the
book,
Corn by Gail Gibbons. Follow the link to find the video!
- Did you enjoy the book?
Follow the link if you are interested in purchasing,
Corn.
- Corn Harvesting Video: Watch
the video to learn all about corn harvesting!
- Corn Craft: Want to do a fun
corn craft? Follow the link to find instructions on how to make a cute and
fun corn craft!
Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Dairy Day
- Dairy Activity: Follow the
instructions to do a fun dairy science activity with people of all ages!
- Snack Time: Frozen Yogurt
Bark
- Story Time: Listen to a fun
book about cows,
The MIlk Makers by Gail Gibbons! Follow the link
to find the video!
- Did you enjoy the book?
Follow the link if you are interested in purchasing
The Milk Makers!
- Dairy Farming Video: Every
wonder how cows are milked? Follow the link to watch a video on a dairy
farm, right here, in Marathon County!
- Dairy Breeds Video: Do you
know how many breeds of dairy cows there are? Watch the video to find out!
Sunday, August 9th, 2020
Ice Cream Day
- Snack Time: Homemade
Ice Cream
- Story Time: Listen to the
book,
From Milk to Ice Cream by Bridget Heos. Follow the link
to find the video!
- Did you enjoy the book?
Follow the link if you are interested in purchasing,
From Milk to
Ice Cream
.