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Roll an Ugly Sweater with the Elements of Design

by K.Graybill • December 9, 2016 • 2 Comments

What started out as a crazy contest for holiday parties, has evolved into a huge seasonal highlight! So, why not incorporate a little “ugly sweater” into your classroom fun? Students are always a little hyper, energetic (aka bouncing off the walls) and enthusiastic this time of year anyway, so why not encourage them to put those energies into creating an “ugly sweater”? The thing is, this activity is actually meant to be somewhat educational, incorporating the elements of design. However, I’ve taken a few creative liberties with them in order to stay consistent with the theme and the time of the year! So, give it a try and if you have any suggestions to make it better, please let me know in the comments below.

Character, Child Development, Child Development Resources, Clothing, Clothing Resources, Culinary Resources, FCS Teachers, Foods & Nutrition, Life Skills, Life Skills Resources, Sewing, Uncategorized

Reading List for the FACS Classroom

by K.Graybill • November 25, 2016 • 6 Comments

Many schools are encouraging their students to read beyond the English class. This can easily be done in the FACS classroom as there are so many great books that can be incorporated into the various content areas of family consumer sciences. Below you will find a compiled list of books recommended by content area. If you have any additional “reads” that you use in your FACS classroom that should be included, please add them in the comment section below.

Foods & Nutrition, Nutrition

Health Challenges: Diabetes

by K.Graybill • November 18, 2016 • 1 Comment

This in-depth lesson and project was shared by Nikki Heflin of Westfield High School, in Westfield Indiana. This lesson was designed for the course Advanced Nutrition and Wellness. This series of activities and projects is part of a unit called Dietary Issues and Health. The health issue most focused on is Type II Diabetes. The way that things are going, statistics show that 1 in 3 students will be affected by this disease, yet many have very little knowledge of what Type II Diabetes is or how to prevent it. This lesson introduces students to health challenges with a focus on dietary needs throughout the life-span, and has students do a research project on Type II Diabetes, create an online poster for a school-wide Stop Diabetes Campaign to raise awareness, and concludes with a group lab experience where students re-create a healthier version of popular comfort foods.

Culinary, Foods & Nutrition, Life Skills, Life Skills Resources, Living on Your Own, Nutrition, Uncategorized

Ramen Noodles: History & Make-Over with Homemade Noodle Bowl Lab

by K.Graybill • November 11, 2016 • 1 Comment

Ramen noodle soup packages have been around forever and seem to be the “go to” snack or meal for most young adults because they are cheap and easy to make. I wonder how many have actually read the nutrition facts label and ingredients list? Scary! I set out to prove to my students that Ramen noodles could be reinvented to be nutritious without sacrificing flavor.

Child Development, Child Development Lessons, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized

Toddler Unit: Part 2–Emotions

by K.Graybill • November 4, 2016 • 3 Comments

Emotions! We all have them, we all experience them, especially toddlers! So how can we teach our students about toddler emotions in a fun, creative way? Look below to see my attempt at a fun, interactive lesson plan and activities, including a clip from the hit movie “Inside Out”.

Child Development, Child Development Lessons, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized

Toddler Unit: Part 1–The Simulation

by K.Graybill • October 28, 2016 • 0 Comments

Many would describe toddlers as terrible, trying, impatient, busy, curious, picky and emotional! While at times those descriptions may be true…toddlerhood (ages 1-3) is all about being curious and becoming independent. It includes a colorful set of changes (especially emotionally) that differ from any other time in life. In order to fully understand the roller coaster range of abilities and emotions these little people experience, we need to put ourselves in their shoes. The lesson and activities in this unit hopefully give your students better insight as to why these little people react the way they do during this challenging, but fun phase of life!

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