New Class Lists? A Classroom Tip from Michele – Check It Out!
Wow, the school year quarters fly by fast! Just when you have gotten to know every student’s name, the quarter ends and another new batch of class lists are in your mailbox and on your computer screen....
View ArticleCleaning out your curriculum cupboard? Recycle the curriculum, not just the...
This past year I had the exciting opportunity to take early retirement from my school district. Woo-hoo! Since other FACS teachers in the district were picking up my hours and we were required to pack...
View ArticleTeaching Strategy Idea: Each One, Teach One
One teaching strategy that I found useful in just about every FACS course I taught is something I call “Each One, Teach One.” It was a strategy that involved teaching students to become “experts” and...
View ArticleTravel Tips: Happy Trails to You
Today’s blog takes a side trip from my usual blogs about the FACS classroom and colleagues. But it is still about FACS, as these tips will make your travel more efficient, effective and enjoyable!...
View ArticleWhy is there so much paper?!
Years ago, I remember hearing that technology would help reduce the amount of paper I would handle each day. Nope, didn’t happen. Now in addition to taking care of all of my pieces of paper, I have to...
View ArticleA Great Time in Des Moines, Iowa
I had a wonderful time in Des Moines this week. I had the pleasure of being a Learning ZoneXpress exhibitor and workshop presenter for the ACTE/FACS conference. No matter where I travel, I truly find...
View ArticleTo Brine or Not to Brine, There is No Question!
I am thankful for Thanksgiving. This is a holiday that celebrates many of the things for which I am truly grateful, my country, my family and REALLY delicious food. In addition, I am one that enjoys...
View ArticleTeacher Tip – Time to Get Caught Up and Enjoy Your Break!
Your winter break from school is just around the corner! Excitement is high, the to-do list is long, the days are busy, and there is much to do before your break. If you are like me, you want to rest...
View ArticleHappy, Healthy New Year!
Just a simple wish to you for a healthy 2013. To help keep you focused, we wanted to remind you of the simple lessons learned from MyPlate: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables Make at least half...
View ArticleFlu and Cold Season – Teacher Tips on Student Absences
This time of the year can be especially challenging as a teacher as you find more students missing class due to illnesses, vacations and their lack of personal responsibility. As a teacher strives to...
View ArticleService Learning – great addition to a curriculum
At Learning ZoneXpress, we are also advocates of community service and service learning as a teaching tools to support students as they work to bring classroom lessons to the real world. What better...
View ArticleIrish Meal for St Patrick’s Day – check out Bord Bia
Zoey Zucchini Goes Green! Here’s a holiday tip – Ireland isn’t all about boiled cabbage and corned beef. This year, why not celebrate St Patrick’s Day by introducing your students to some of Ireland’s...
View ArticleOpportunity for Super Charged FACS Teachers
Have you heard about the Let’s Move Active Schools program? At Learning ZoneXpress, we’ve been watching the Let’s Move Active Schools program pretty closely. Let’s Move is starting a big campaign to...
View ArticlePreserving Your Harvest
If you garden – either at home or maybe you’re growing a garden with students at school – you know that a major consideration is harvest. What are you going to do with the fruits (and vegetables) of...
View ArticlePromoting Healthy Skin to Young Women
Just in time for summer, we wanted to share an interest article on sunless tanning products. According to Science Blog, young women may be interested in sunless tanning products, but their interest is...
View ArticleTeaching Manners? How about an Etiquette Meal!
Students in a Miami Family and Consumer Science (FACS) class are getting a tasty – and important – lesson. MiamiOK reports… Every year, eighth-grade Miami family and consumer science class (FACS)...
View ArticleParents suscepitble to advertising too
A recent survey in Australia indicates that kids are the only one who are influenced by advertising for less-than-healthy foods, adults are ripe for giving in too advertising too. The University of...
View ArticleHome and School Canning
I recently watched an old episode of “Andy Griffith” where Aunt Bee and neighbor Clara were in determined competition regarding their home canned pickles. If you think of home canning as an old...
View ArticleEE-sing into Summer
The end of the school year is here or maybe almost here for you! There is so much hoopla, a million details and the emotions of dealing with end of the year students…it’s exciting, it’s rewarding, it’s...
View ArticleDetergent Pods and Packets Safety Awareness
You know those pre-measured laundry and dishwasher detergents that are packaged in small pods or packets? They are convenient – but dangerous. I met Nancy Bock, Senior Vice President, of the American...
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