Fun and educational resources for kids and parents this World School Milk Day
World School Milk Day (27th September) is always one of
our favourite dates in the calendar. It’s a chance to highlight the importance
of drinking milk at school to children and why dairy is great for growing kids.
This year, we’re sharing some of our resources to help your kids learn where
dairy comes from (including some fun printable posters and games), and the
benefits of milk.
Fun resources for kids
Educating your kid’s on where milk comes from is easier when it’s
fun! That’s our video with Myrtle the talking cow (yes, talking!), farmer Tom
and Channel 5’s beloved Milkshake presenter, Olivia Birchenough, is still an
engaging way to tell your kids all about how milk makes it from the farm to
your breakfast table.
Bring out the crayons! Our series of posters and games for kids are
perfecting for having fun while learning about the cows and farmers who make
the milk they drink at school every day. Visit our kid’s corner page to
download and print out our colouring in, dot to dot and wordsearch posters. Your
kids will love colouring in the farmer and his cow and fresh vegetables.
Throwback to our school roadshows
Some years back, our milk floats made the rounds to primary
schools across Greater Manchester with our ‘Meet the Milkman’ presentation. Our
mission was to help children understand the origins of fresh Creamline milk and the
partnerships we have with local farmers.
One of the highlights of these school visits was the special
Creamline clip we mentioned above, featuring Channel 5 presenter, Olivia
Birchenough, farmer Tom and Myrtle the cow. This engaging video gave kids a
captivating glimpse into the life of farmer Tom and his cows. If your child missed
out on the fun, fear not! You can catch up on all the excitement on our kid’s corner page.
The clip was a resounding hit with the pupils (unsurprisingly
thanks to Myrtle’s cameo!) – but the excitement didn’t end there! We also
handed out free mini milk bottles to the class, allowing the kids to taste the
freshness of local Creamline milk firsthand.
On our roadshows the following year, we focused on the importance
and vegetables in a balanced diet, with another fun education video. Catch up
Tommy Tomato and the rest of the crew by watching the video here.
Creating healthy school lunchboxes your kids will love is
something Dairy UK is focusing on for World School Milk Day this year. They’ve
put together a fab weekly meal plan with a different theme each day, from
vegetarian to chicken and fish. It’s super simple, healthy, and good value for
money. Take a look at their weekly meal plan by clicking here and explore our Daily Essentials
and Best of Local
ranges for wholesome, locally sourced ingredients – and enjoy free delivery to
your doorstep on your chosen day.
Benefits of milk for growing kids
Beyond the fun and excitement of talking cows, colouring in
posters and school roadshows, it’s important to recognise the vital role milk
plays in your child’s life. Dairy is a nutritional powerhouse that supports
healthy development in growing kids, here’s why…
Bone health: Milk is a rich source of calcium and
supports healthy bones and growth. A carton of school milk provides a 4–6-year-old
with 52% of their recommended calcium intake and a child aged 7-10 42% of their
recommended calcium intake.
Protein for growth: dairy is a complete protein source,
providing children with amino acids necessary for muscle growth and repair.
It’s particularly important during growth spurts. One 189ml carton of school
milk provides 7–10-year-olds with 24% of their recommended protein intake.
Vitamins and minerals: Milk is packed with essential
vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, which aids calcium absorption, and
phosphorus, important for energy.
Hydration: Bundles of energy, children are often more
active than adults, and milk provides a great source of hydration – it’s
especially beneficial for after school activities.
From packing lots of protein to supporting bone health, milk does plenty to keep your kid’s fit and health. So, this World School Milk Day, let’s celebrate! From farm to doorstep to school, milk provides a link to our local farming community and is a symbol of the wholesome goodness dairy brings. For us, every day is a milk day!
Happy World School Milk Day from the Creamline family!
