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
May 25:
“Mainely Dish” Recipe Video:
Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies
Join Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, UMaine Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), as she prepares this easy-to-make main dish!
Keeping kids in the kitchen keeps them engaged! #MainelyDishMonday #InspireKidstoDo
Recipe Ingredients and Instructions to Download and Print:
Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies Recipe and Instruction Sheet (PDF)
Learn at Home: 4-H Friday Fun!
June 5:
Dancing Popcorn
Join Kristy Ouellette, Extension Professor, 4-H Youth Development (Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties), and her kids, as she conducts a simple chemistry experiment using only a large see-through jar, baking soda, vinegar, water, and popcorn kernels.
Looking for some fun family activities you can do from your own home?
