PRODUCT SHOWCASE

What's New, Nov/Dec 2002

Great FACS Careers

This teacher's resource introduces students to twenty FACS careers, offering career profiles, classroom activities and evaluation rubrics for each career. Students experience their future right in the classroom.

FRESHFACS,

612 County Rd., Pinckneyville, IL 62274; 618/357-3348.

www.freshfacs.com

Teach Sewing and Academic Skills

Nasco To-Sew offers a new catalogue with exciting patterns for teaching students sewing. Working on the projects, students also improve problem-solving, computation and other academic skills as well as their self-esteem.

NASCO TO-SEW,

901 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538; 800/558-9595.

www.enasco.com

The Best Puberty Education Books

Perfect for pre-teens and teens, What's Happening to My Body? books by Lynda Madaras are recommended for understanding changes brought on by puberty. Also available: My Body, My Self activity books.

NEWMARKET PRESS,

18 East 48 St., New York, NY 10017; 800/669-3903.

www.newmarketpress.com

The Vulnerable Young Child

This 4-video series is a "must have in social issues classes. It addresses the problem of maltreatment of the young: sexual abuse, neglect, and psychological and physical abuse. FREE preview available.

CONCEPT MEDIA,

P.O. Box 19542, Irvine, CA 92623; 800/233-7078.

www.conceptmedia.com

Recipe Management Software

Integrate computer technology into your curriculum with this easy-to-use software. Students can store, sort, and organize recipes, plan menus and make a grocery list from the user-friendly menu with one click.

BARRINGTON SOFTWARE, INC.,

418 East Oakwood Dr., Barrington, IL 60010; 888/394-0047.

www.cooken.com

Parenting Manikins

Nasco's Ready-or-Not Tot® Parenting Manikins help teach parenting readiness while reducing teenage pregnancy and child abuse. The manikins are programmed to cry, coo and burp in response to appropriate care.

NASCO,

901 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538; 800/558-9595.

www.enasco.com

The Best in Sewing Cabinets

Model 898 Quilt, Cut & Sew Embroidery Table is just one of our many innovative designs for today's sewers. It features a sewing machine storage shelf. Our versatile cabinets make sewing delightful.

ROBERTS MANUFACTURING, INC.,

120 West 300 S., American Fork, UT 84003; 800/658-8795.

www.robertsmfg.com

Jewelry Arts & Crafts

The Wire Artist Jeweller magazine promotes creativity and demonstrates the versatility of wire. Each issue presents exciting projects with detailed instructions, informative and entertaining feature stories and valuable coaching.

THE WIRE ARTIST JEWELLER,

P.O. Box 21105, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 7V4, Canada; 866/947-3279; www.wag.on.ca

Personal Finance Videos & Books

ICFE offers personal finance resources for all ages. The resources include videos, such as Money Rock and Learning to Save, and books, like Money Book for Kids and Money Book for Young Adults.

INSTITUTE OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL EDUCATION,

P.O. Box 34070, San Diego, CA 92163; 619/239-1401.

www.icfe.info

Sew Much Fun

Few things are more satisfying than watching your students have fun while they're learning. Haan Crafts offers a huge selection of kits to get students excited about sewing, plus unbeatable customer service.

HAAN CRAFTS CORP.,

506 E. 2nd St, P.O. Box 268, Otterbein, IN 47970. 800/422-6548.

www.haancrafts.com

Yummy Chocolate Bugs

Tired of the same old activities? Here is a "Parent's Choice" award winner! Children melt a pound of colored chocolate wafers to paint molds and make dozens of colorful treats.

KID-KRAFTS, INC.,

P.O. Box 362, Fox Lake, IL 60020; 312/607-9622.

www.kid-krafts.com

16 Wee Heirloom Silhouettes for Scrapbooks

These acid-free pre-cut black paper designs can be easily punched out and used for scrapbooking and memory books. They are approximately 3" long. Designs from an 1800's catalog are available.

CHRISTY CRAFTS,

P.O. Box 492, Hinsdale, IL 60521; 630/889-9152.