Literacy Project Teacher Sign up Plenty of Potatoes 2026 Spreadsheet

2026 Literacy Project - School Sign-Up

Powerful Potatoes by Rachel Allnutt
The Literacy Project is an annual interactive learning experience where each participating Colorado classroom receives a FREE class kit complete with educational resources and enough supplies to conduct hands-on activities with students. Literacy Projects strive to meet Colorado Academic Standard connections for Language Arts, Social Studies, STEM, and AFNR. This is a free program for Colorado preK-12 classes. To offset increased postage, supplies and printing costs, OUT OF STATE Classrooms are asked for a fee of $10 per kit. Each kit has supplies and materials for 30 students.

Grades PreK-12 students will learn about planting, raising and harvesting Colorado Potatoes as well as gain information about nutrition and potato related agricultural careers. Curriculum resources include age approprate PreK-12 curriculum and activities tied to Colorado Academic Standards, potato samples, a charming Prek-5th grade book entitled Plenty of Potatoes written by Rachel Allnutt and illustrated by Sierra Gerber, agricultural career information suitable for grades 6-12 and a link to History Colorado's Rachel Storm's virtual field trip about potatoes, plus much more!

Please accurately complete all the information below to ensure proper delivery of your kit and supplies. You may sign up one class, one grade level, or multiple classes/grades. If signing up multiple classes, we ask that one person be the main contact. To avoid duplicates, please consider double checking with other teachers and administrators in your school/organization to see if they have signed up.

The Literacy Project is brought to you by Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) with the support of this growing list of sponsors: Colorado Potato Administration Committee, Northern Colorado Potatoes, Colorado Department of Agriculture, The Fence Post, Colorado Farm Show, Bank of Colorado, Colorado Farm Bureau, National Western Stock Show, Colorado FFA Foundation, Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. John Matsushima, Nancy and Gene Oliver and many more, donate today!

LIMITED SIGN-UP TIMEFRAME: December 17, 2025 to January 15, 2026!

This program takes place from mid-March through May of 2026.

If you are requesting kits for multiple schools, please complete one sign-up form per school. If you have any questions about completing this sign-up form, email cyndi@coagclassroom.org.
Your name:*

First NameLast Name
Have you participated in the CoAITC Literacy Project before (previous project topics include Cattle, Corn and Courage, Pueblo Chiles, Sheep & Wool Production, Colorado Peaches, Agriculture History)?*
Where did you hear about the 2026 Literacy Project?
Your email address (please double check for typos):*
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Your phone number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
What type of organization do you represent? (Select best fit)*
If you answered "Other" to type of organization above, please describe:
What is your role? (Select best fit) *
If you answered "Other" to the role question above, please describe:
What content area(s) do you teach? (Check all that apply)

Agriculture EducationCareer and Technical EducationComprehensive HealthComputer ScienceDanceDrama and Theatre ArtsMathematicsMusicPhysical EducationReading, Writing and CommunicatingScienceSocial StudiesVisual ArtsWorld Languages
School District:*
School or Organization Name (Please use full, formal name with no abbreviations):*
What address would you like your kit(s) mailed or hand-delivered to? PLEASE NOTE FOR KITS MAILED OUT OF STATE THERE IS A CHARGE OF $10 FEE PER KIT--email cyndi@coagclassroom.org for details *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Type of address:
Does this school/organization/home have a PO mailing box address?*
Enter PO Mailing Box Address

PO Box

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What county are you in?*
What is your school week?*
To help organizers schedule deliveries, please list: 1. Dates that your school will be closed/on break (i.e. Spring Break, Holidays, etc.). 2. Preferred dates to receive your fresh potato samples (mailed separately from the kits). Indicate on your school calendar upload below both dates please. Deliveries will begin after March 9th and anticipated to be completed by the end of April.
Upload 2025-2026 School Calendar (Optional)

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Kit Requests

Two Grade Level Options Available
Remember--- TWO class kits are available - one for elementary level students and a separate kit for middle/high school level students. We will provide enough supplies for as many participating students and teachers as you indicate.

The Elementary Level Kit includes a copy of the new children's book, "Plenty of Potatoes" by Rachel Allnutt, a History Colorado virtual field trip, corresponding educational resources, and one copy of Ag Careers information per participating teacher.

The Middle/High School Level Kit includes a copy of the children's book per participating teacher, corresponding educational resources, access to the History Colorado virtual field trip, and Ag Careers information for all participating MS/HS students and teachers with a higher-level information on careers in agriculture.

Ag/FFA teachers are encouraged to request the Middle/High School Level Kit for their students and then check with their elementary teachers to request kits and/or complete the Elementary Level Kit with the younger students.
What age level kit are you requesting?*

Elementary Level KitMiddle/High School Level KitBoth Elementary and Middle/High School Level Kits
If you are an Ag/FFA teacher, who are your requesting kits for?
How many elementary-level STUDENTS? *
How many elementary TEACHERS?*
How many elementary CLASSES?*
How many middle/high school-level STUDENTS? *
How many middle/high school TEACHERS?*
How many middle/high school CLASSES?*
What grade level(s) are the students that will be using the kits? (Check all that apply)*

PrekindergartenKindergarten1st grade2nd grade3rd grade4th grade5th grade6th grade7th grade8th grade9th grade10th grade11th grade12th gradeCollege/University
Would you be interested in a Spanish translation of the children's book, "Plenty of Potatoes"?
Participation Options

Kits will be mailed or hand-delivered after March 9 and hopefully completed by the end of April.
This program will take place from March through May. Teachers may complete the activities at their convenience.

Staff is currently limited. We are in the process of updating and revising our required Volunteer Reader training session options and registrations for Readers at this time. Volunteer Readers are Volunteers with agricutural backgrounds and/or agricultural connections who will read the Literacy Project book to your class virtually through a platform such as Zoom or Teams or visit your classroom in person on a day and time that you mutually agree upon. They often add an interesting and informative element to the lesson.

It is up to the teachers to connect with the Readers after being email "introduced' by CoAITC staff. Please stay tuned for updates.
Would you like to request a Volunteer Reader? Please realize that Volunteer Readers are limited in numbers and time. We try our best to match requests, but do not guarantee you a Reader.*

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If you are requesting a Reader, how would you like that visit to take place?

In-personVirtually
If you are requesting a Volunteer Reader, what is the best day of the week that you plan for the visit to take place? (check all that apply)

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
What is the best time of day for the Reader visit to take place?
Name of Volunteer Reader requested
Would you be willing to initiate a local media visit to your classroom when you teach this lesson(s)?*

YesNoI will take my own pictures or videos and share with CoAITC
If you are inviting media, how are you planning for the visit to take place?

In-personVirtually
If you are inviting media to your classroom, what is the best day of the week that you plan for the visit to take place? (check all that apply)

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If you invite media, what is the best time of day for the visit to take place?
Any questions, comments, or concerns?
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2026 Literacy Project - School Sign-Up

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