Each year the Telly Awards recognize the best videos, commercials, and web programs produced during the last 12 months. Learning ZoneXpress was awarded with seven! See which videos made the cut:
Today is National Health through Fitness Day, so to celebrate - here are a few tips for getting active!
1. Lift hand weights during tv commercials or run in place.
2. Walk around the mall for 30 minutes.
3. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator today. Make it a daily practice.
4. Walk your dog today (or a dog at a local shelter).
National School Breakfast Week was created more than 20 years ago to raise awareness of the School Breakfast Program. Now, schools are celebrating the week with fun breakfast promotion activities. This year’s theme is “School Breakfast Ready Set Go!” You can find breakfast facts and free printable resources on the School Nutrition Association’s web site.
We’re celebrating National Nutrition Month! Celebrate with us by checking out the nutrition tip of the day on our homepage: www.learningzonexpress.com. There will be a new one every day during March! You’ll also want to download the free 8.5″ x 11″ printable poster for March: Color Power.
We’d love to hear how you are celebrating! Leave a comment below.
Our new DVD, Secrets: Landing and Keeping a Job was filmed in a sitcom format, like “The Office.” It uses humor to teach important job transferable skills including communication skills, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Hear what a junior at Menomonie High School in Menomonie, WI had to say:
“It was a fun way to learn about transferable skills. I liked the format. I almost forgot I was watching an educational video.”
“The importance of good self-esteem and ways you can improve your confidence are presented in this brief character education program. The lesson begins with upbeat music and McKenna, a teenager, introducing the basics of self-esteem. Clear examples and on-screen notes emphasize key terms and concepts…” Read the rest of this entry »
Our local Minnesota Fox 9 news station recently ran a story on childhood obesity. The featured Allina Pediatrician, Eric Barth, points to our Portion Distortion Poster during his interview. Watch it here.
Business owner and former FACS teacher, Melanie has been creating life skills products for 27 years. Visit Melanie’s Corner often to get the insider news on Learning ZoneXpress, life skills tips and the occasional bargain.
Each year the Telly Awards recognize the best videos, commercials, and web programs produced during the last 12 months. Learning ZoneXpress was awarded with seven! See which videos made the cut:
