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.