What is it made of?
The Foodsapes Life Needs Balance Poster is made out of edible characters. Follow the ingredient list below to make your own fruit and veggie people on a teeter-totter.
Teeter-totter: broccoli, celery
People: red fingerling potatoes, parsley, black eyed peas, green onion
Send us pictures of the Foodscapes characters you make and we’ll post them on the blog! E-mail photos to angela@learningzonexpress.com.
Learning ZoneXpress Radio: This month host Rae Pica interviews Dr. Cary S. Chugh & Cynthia Whitham on the topic of how to say no to your kids.
Dr. Cary S. Chugh is a clinical child psychologist known for his innovative approach to discipline with children. His new book is Don’t Swear with Your Mouth Full! Cynthia G. Whitham, L.C.S.W., Associate Director of the UCLA Parenting & Children’s Friendship Program. She is the author of The Answer is NO: Saying it & Sticking to It.
Here is the most recent version of the “Becoming a FACS Greenie PowerPoint” that Susan Turgeson (2009 AAFCS National Teacher of the Year) presented for us at the AAFCS national conference this year.
Are you a family and consumer sciences (FACS) teacher?
If so, sign up for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFSC) public awareness e-newsletter. It’s a great way to stay in the know about great articles on FACS classes (like this one!) and public awareness efforts. We receive the newsletter here at LZE and love it!
Do you get enough protein in your diet? Find out the answer and more with this month’s free downloadable poster, Myth Buster: Protein Poster.
You are going to LOVE these new Foodscapes magnets: The Fruit and Veggie Team Magnets feature fruit and veggie characters being active and the Fruit and Veggie Farm Magnet promotes fruits and veggies with cute edible farm animals. Enjoy!
Attending the Texas AHPERD conference today in Arlington? We’ll be exhibiting until Friday, so stop by and say hi to Angela! She’ll be giving out 20% off coupons and showcasing new posters!
The Foodscapes Fruit Oasis Poster features a tasty desert scene with characters made out of fruits and veggies. Try making the scene yourself using the list of ingredients below:
Turtle: pineapple, chilies
Armadillo: mango, parsnip
Plants and Foliage: Bosc pears, cucumber, zucchini, kiwi, orange peel
Send us photos of the foodscapes you make and we’ll post it on the blog. E-mail photos to angela@learningzonexpress.com.
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.
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