Agriculture in the Holidays
Tis the season to be thankful! Check out all of our lessons, videos, and other resources all related to the December holidays!
Elf on the Shelf with Illinois Ag in the Classroom
We are excited to introduce our brand-new Elf on the Shelf resource booklet! This booklet contains 20 agriculture-themed Elf on the Shelf ideas, complete with example photos, materials needed, setup information, book recommendations, ag facts to share, and activities to pair.
Hi, I'm Sprout! I'm your Ag in the Classroom Elf!
You or your students may have heard of, or even participated in, the ever-popular Elf on the Shelf tradition during the holiday season. Here is a link to some background information and ground rules.
This year, we decided to put our own agriculture-themed twist on this holiday favorite!
Introducing: The Elf on the Shelf with Illinois Ag in the Classroom Resource Booklet!
What's included?
This booklet contains ideas for 20 agriculture-themed Elf on the Shelf scenes, complete with example photos, materials needed, setup information, and a suggested Note from Sprout. Each idea also contains book recommendations, ag facts to share, and activities to pair!
View and download the entire booklet below, or plan ahead by utilizing our full materials list to gather everything you'll need for some extrav-ag-ant Elf fun!
Chickens, Ducks, and Turkeys, Oh My!
What do chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys all have in common? THEY'RE POULTRY! Check out all of our egg-cellent lessons on poultry!
All Things Pumpkins
Every year October rolls around and what does that mean Illinois? PUMPKINS! Check out "All Things Pumpkins" to discover Illinois' connection to this famous gourd!