Kids Connection

Ways to Energize a Growing Body

Eat Breakfast Every Day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies show that children who regularly eat breakfast have better
attendance and better test scores than children who don’t eat breakfast…. Read More

Nutrition tips for older children
Calories supply the energy that your child’s body needs for growth and activities. An older child of 6 to 12 grows about 2 inches and gains about 5 pounds each year. On top of the calories needed for growth, a 6- to 12-year-old child needs additional calories to fuel the daily activities. A child between 6 to 12 years needs about 1,800 to 2,200 calories per day….Read More

Quick & Easy
Check out these Quick & Easy recipe ideas that make cooking for the kiddos much easier!….Read More

Games and Resources for Kids and Educators

Memory Card Game
Purchase Avery 3380 textured postcards and print this fun and educational memory card game about eggs…Read More

Careers in the Egg Industry
Hear directly from employees at North Carolina egg farms!
Jackie Bunch, Mill Operations Analyst
Jonathan Lafoe, Live Operations Manager
Tracey Tyson, Transportation Manager

All About Egg Embryology
Virtual and hands-on learning and fun!
Lessons 1-5
Lessons 6-9