2027 Literacy Project Teacher Sign up Little Grandpa and Me

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, NALC 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 Dairy production and multigenerational agriculture as well as gain information about dairy nutrition and related agricultural careers. Curriculum resources include age approprate PreK-12 curriculum and activities tied to Colorado Academic Standards, dairy sensory and tasting examples, a charming Prek-5th grade book entitled Little Grandpa and Me written by Dr. Nora Immordino Feldpausch, agricultural career information suitable for grades 6-12, links to dairy production videos and to History Colorado's Rachel Storm's virtual trip about dairy production, 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 past and present: Colorado Farm Show, Colorado Department of Agriculture, The Fence Post, Bank of Colorado, Colorado Farm Bureau, Rocky Mountain Farmer's Union, National Western Stock Show, Colorado FFA Foundation, Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. John Matsushima and many more. Donate today!

LIMITED SIGN-UP TIME FRAME: November 1, 2026 to January 10, 2027!

This program takes place from mid-February through April of 2027.

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.

Have you participated in the CoAITC Literacy Project before (previous project topics include Colorado Potatoes, Cattle, Corn and Courage, Pueblo Chiles, Sheep & Wool Production, Colorado Peaches, Agriculture History)?

Where did you hear about the 2027 Literacy Project?

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What type of organization do you represent? (Select best fit)

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What content area(s) do you teach? (Check all that apply)

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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

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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 2026-2027 School Calendar (Optional)

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, "Little Grandpa and Me" written by Dr. Nora Immordino Feldpausch, curriculum resources include age approprate PreK-5 curriculum and activities tied to Colorado Academic Standards, dairy sensory and tasting examples, agricultural career information suitable for grades prek-5, links to dairy production videos and to History Colorado's Rachel Storm's virtual trip about dairy production, plus much more!

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.

Your name:

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What age level kit are you requesting?

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)

Would you be interested in a Spanish translation of the children's book, "Little Grandpa and Me?"

This program will take place from February 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.

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

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)

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)?

If you are inviting media, how are you planning for the visit to take place?

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)

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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