Effortless Hand Sewing Supply Organization and 3 Days ofLesson Plans
The idea of the sewing unit can be a lot to digest. Organizing hand-sewing supplies organization can be overwhelming. Would you believe me if I said it could be quick and easy? Teaching students how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and basic sewing stitches isn’t for the faint of heart. It starts with […]
Exciting Cards for Career Exploration in the FCS Classroom – 3 Different Industry Cards
I’m sure when you think of Family and Consumer Science, you think of all the ways we prepare our students for the real world, living independently, making smart and informed decisions, but are you also giving them insight to careers available within the FCS umbrella? I have always had an interest in jobs. I knew […]
FACS “Get to Know You” Printables Back to School
As the school year begins, teachers are faced with the challenge of getting to know their students and creating a positive classroom environment. Back to School or Beginning of the Semester One way to do this is by utilizing Family and Consumer Science “Get to Know You” printables. These printables are fun and engaging, and […]
Simple and Cute Sock Animals- A Hand-Sewing Project
Have you found yourself trying to stretch your budget while still creating fun projects? Maybe you need a simple, yet cute and fun idea to keep your students engaged? Check out the darling sock animals! This project only used hand-sewing for my FACS 1 students. It was the perfect project to practice sewing techniques after […]
The Fast and Furious Food Lab Challenge
FACS 2 is a new course I was able to create this year. I had these 8th graders last year as 7th graders- or during the first semester of 8th grade. It’s a more advanced Family and Consumer Science course that allows the students to learn a bit more about the junior high standards. FACS […]
Sizzling Lessons on the Grill: Smash Burger Sliders and Secret Sauce
This year, a sizzling lesson on the outdoor grill was smash burger sliders. To add to the excitement, each kitchen group created their secret sauce. The kicker- each kitchen was going to serve every guest judge- and in the classroom this time. Grilling in the FACS Classroom My district has an educational foundation and encourages […]
What a 49-Minute Cooking Lab Looks Like In My FACS Classroom
49 minutes can be a whirlwind for cooking labs. You can either accomplish a lot or very little. 49 minutes can also greatly limit recipes when you include prep, cooking, and clean up. Here’s a closer look at what a 49-minute lab looks like in my classroom for 7th and 8th graders. Before the food […]
The Boys in the Boat Creative Chapter Notes for English Language Arts
Are you reading The Boys in the Boats in your English classroom? Creative chapter notes for the young adult novel will keep your students engaged, boost comprehension, and leave you more excited as you spend the next few weeks reading the book in your English classroom.
Prisoner B-3087 Creative Notes
Creative chapter notes boost reading comprehension and help create engaging discussions in your classroom.
Using a Hand Sewing Project to Improve Essential Life Skills
Looking for a great way to challenge students, yet still provide an easy project to practice the basics of hand sewing? I was in the same boat, wanting to find a project that was simple enough for intro level students, but also challenging enough to keep their attention. Introducing a corner bookmark. My intro level […]
3 Simple Routines To Transform The Beginning Of Your FACS Class
Maybe you can relate? Class begins and it appears the circus has arrived and everyone is performing at the same time? I had taught 14 years before moving to the FACS classroom. 11 of those years in elementary and 3 in 8th grade English. If I could pull a strength from that era, it was […]
5 Ways to Organize Your FACS Kitchens
If I had a dollar for every time we were in a cooking lab and I heard a student ask, “Where is ___?”…well, I’d be rich enough to purchase a private island. Can you relate? There are times students cannot find something in plain sight, but there are also times utensils made it to an […]