Kids and Teens

Kids' Page

Do you think that calcium isn't important for you?
Think again! You need calcium now more than any other time in your life.

The games and activities on this page will help you to learn more about calcium, and why it’s important for strong bones and healthy teeth. You’ll also find out how much calcium you need every day, and what foods you can eat to get calcium.

Let’s get started!

	The Great Escape Help Bo escape the farm and make it to the Great Calcium Fair! You can read game tips for additional help. You can also read the story.			Milk Matters Puzzle Why Calcium? Help find the answer and discover the hidden image!
	The Great Escape Maze 1, Maze 2, and Maze 3: Print out a maze and help Bo make it to the Great Calcium Fair! Three levels to try.			Milk Matters Coloring Pages Print and color a picture of Bo with her farmyard friends, or capturing some foods with calcium, or on the run to the Fair.
	Word Decoder Help Bo crack the code by printing out this page, naming each picture, then transferring the numbers to the secret message.			Cow Bop Game Use Bo to "bop" the calcium-rich foods and earn points.
	Why Milk Matters Now for Kids and Teens Download this booklet filled with important facts about calcium and milk, and great meal and snack ideas.			Milk Matters with Buddy Brush Download a fun coloring book designed to teach children ages 4-8 about the importance of milk.


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