The Love Free Range Eggs campaign has launched a comprehensive teaching pack to get children learning about eggs in the classroom.
The ‘Eggstravaganza School Pack’ aims to introduce fun and inventive ways for primary schools to include free range eggs in lessons.
The pack contains a host of unique ideas, from one-off science experiments to a whole week’s worth of egg-related activities.
Myles Thomas, campaign chairman, said: “Focusing on primary schools, it is our hope that these colourful and engaging resources will encourage teachers to start using free range eggs in their classrooms.
“Not only should the lesson activities fuel learning but also educate children on the benefits free range eggs can have on their growing bodies. An active and fun-filled playtime needs the protein and bone strength free range eggs can provide.”
The many benefits of free range eggs include being a good source of Vitamin D and providing amino acids needed for building bodily tissue. The level of protein from free range eggs is second only to mother’s milk for human nutrition.
The packs are available on two platforms: the Love Free Range Eggs website and the teaching resources website www.tes.co.uk.
Farmers who are part of the campaign will also be handing out printed versions of the packs to local schools.
Contents of a pack include a detailed page of nutritional information and handy suggestions on how to include free range eggs in learning activities within a variety of subjects including literacy, art and design and technology.
