Learn at Home: Educational Resources to Use During School Closures

With novel coronavirus closing schools across Maine for several weeks, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension has assembled this collection of helpful educational resources for parents and caregivers. From science to financial literacy, whether for toddlers or teenagers, we encourage you to take advantage of these activity books, guides, and other resources to help children remain engaged in educational experiences throughout their school closure.

"Mainely Dish" Mondays

Yogurt Fruit Parfait

Join Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, UMaine Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), as she prepares this tasty, nutritious breakfast or any-time-of-day snack!

Keeping kids in the kitchen keeps them engaged! #MainelyDishMonday #InspireKidstoDo

Recipe Ingredients and Instructions to Download and Print: Yogurt Fruit Parfait Recipe and Instruction Sheet (PDF)

For more about Nutrition Education, visit the EFNEP website

Learn at Home: 4-H Friday Fun!

Seed Germination

In this video, join Zabet NeuCollins as she explains and explores seed germination and experiments with seed germination with items that can be found around the house.

Material List and Instructions to Download and Print: Learn at Home: Seed Germination (PDF)

For more, visit the Learn at Home 4-H Fun Friday! Videos page