Using RealCare Baby In a Pandemic: How One Minnesota FCS Teacher is Making It Work
Our customers have been asking us: How are other teachers using RealCare Baby® in a pandemic? In this blog series, we’ll share the success stories of Family & Consumer Science (FCS) teachers who are finding creative ways to do exactly that, virtually and in the classroom. Keep reading to meet a Minnesota FCS teacher who’s […]
5 Engaging Learning Aids for Middle School Students
Providing middle school students with active learning opportunities has many benefits. Active learning occurs when which students are involved in the learning process – when the teacher is the facilitator, instead of the one-way provider of information. This type of learning engages middle school students. It gives them the chance to explore career options, to […]
National Farm To School Month
This month is National Farm to School Month, a trend being introduced and emphasized more often within education. The importance and interest for students to understand where their food comes from, how it is grown, and what is included in it has become a bigger focus when it comes to health and being a positive […]
Keep your RealCare Babies Up-to-date!
By Nate Schlieve, Realityworks Product Support Technician A new school year is upon us, and it’s important to make sure your RealCare Babies have up-to-date firmware and Control Center software so they can perform their best. First, check that you are using the most recent version of the Control Center. Open the Control Center Click […]
5 Reasons to Bring Hydroponics Educational Systems to Your Classroom
We are constantly looking to educators to learn what new products and programs we can develop to engage students in career exploration and help them achieve success in high-demand jobs. As one of the fastest-growing sectors of agriculture, hydroponics (along with other high-tech growing methodologies) is changing the way the world thinks about food production… […]
4 Great Ways to Observe National Baby Safety Month
September is National Baby Safety Month. This is a great time to check on things like product recalls, car seat standards, and more. Here are 4 ways you can observe this important month: 1. It’s never too early to learn about car seat standards, as well as proper installation and use: 2. Download Safe Kid […]
4 Key Topics for Teaching Child Care Center Design (And Why They’re Important)
In this post, we’ll dive into the Child Care Center Classroom Design curriculum that comes with the kit and share why it addresses 4 key topics: managing flow, how to plan a great layout, the impact of classroom design on infants and toddlers, and using learning centers in child care.
Making a Difference through Family & Consumer Sciences: A RealCare Baby® User Spotlight
by Denise Bodart, Realityworks RealCare Product Manager Finance. Housing and interior design. Food science. Human development. The life and career skills that Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators equip students with can have a significant impact on their lives. In the two decades since RealCare Baby® first made its debut, we’ve had the pleasure of […]
5 Creative Uses for Hands-On Learning Aids in the FCS Classroom
It’s always fun to reflect on a school year and all of the great moments that have happened. We are in awe of teachers and the creative ways they find to incorporate hands-on learning and real-life experiences for their students to gain invaluable lessons. 5. Proving that Human Growth and Development class can encompass all […]