Illinois Family Reading Night

Check out these activities & snack recipes for a fun Family Reading Night! Find links to books you can read online or watch as a read-a-loud plus kid-friendly snack recipes & activities. Pumpkins Books: The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons Snacks: Pumpkin Bread or Baked Pumpkin Seeds More Pumpkin Activities Dairy Books: Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons Snack: Ice Cream in

Dairy Farm Virtual Field Trip

Join Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom and Midwest Dairy on our virtual farm field trip this Thursday, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. We're excited to livestream the entire trip from Lenkaitis Holsteins! Sign up to learn how to join on Zoom and YouTube Live. https://iaitc.co/dairytrip

Football Virtual Field Trip

Join IL Ag in the Classroom for this special virtual field trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! We will learn all about the various connections between sports and agriculture, and we'll learn the history behind some special sports artifacts! Sign up for the Zoom Webinar links here: https://iaitc.co/fieldtrips

Ag Science Grant Application Deadline

From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! Apply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! Need ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here! Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021 Click here to

Chick It Out Registration Deadline

Chick It Out! University of IL Extension offers a great hands-on learning opportunity for McLean County, IL students with the Chick It Out Spring 2021 Hatch! Teachers can register to receive 1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the U of IL campus,  research-based embryology curriculum & all the supplies needed for a successful learning experience. Incubators, egg turners, candlers and