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Creating meaningful, engaging, long-lasting classroom experiences for students is what I love most about teaching and I'm confident that you'll be pleased with your students' engagement and how much time you will GET BACK when implementing my low-to-no prep resources. In addition to being a creative Family & Consumer Science curriculum designer, I am a wife, mom of 3, and passionate Family and Consumer Science educator of 5 years. Although I left the classroom in 2021, creating fun and engaging FCS curriculum is still a joy and passion of mine! Thanks for being here, I hope you find my resources helpful and follow along for more! By Grace, Baylie Collins Need something that you're not finding on the product page? Shoot me a message at fcsandcreativeness@gmail.com and let's collaborate!
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Preview of Food Truck Project - 2 Weeks of Plans, Campus-Wide Event

Food Truck Project - 2 Weeks of Plans, Campus-Wide Event

If you've been around FCS for a while, you know that Food Truck Entrepreneurship is the Holy Grail of projects! Why? Well, our kiddos get the opportunity to put all of their incredible ideas into action and create a food truck business all on their own - plus, food is involved, so of course it's bound to be a hit! While there are many resources out there for helping your students plan their food truck business, I wanted to take it one step further by providing teachers with step-by-step instru
Preview of New Year Activity: 6 FUN + ENGAGING Stations for Middle & High School

New Year Activity: 6 FUN + ENGAGING Stations for Middle & High School

🪩 This is strictly for the teachers who know that connection comes before content, PERIOD. If you're the kind of teacher who is looking to reset, reconnect, and ease your students back into the groove - then hi, 👋🏼 hello! We just became best friends, and I'm here to make your first day a literal BREEZE with these New Year Stations! ✨Designed for middle school and high school, here's what you can expect from this low-prep, no-tech back-from-break activity! 6 Rotating Stations🧠 What's Yo
Preview of First Day of School Stations

First Day of School Stations

It's that time of year again, BACK TO SCHOOL! If you're the kind of FCS teacher who does not enjoy reviewing syllabi and classroom procedures on day 1, we might have just become best friends! No shade to anyone who does, I've just always found that almost every other teacher in the building is doing the same thing and there are so many schedule changes in the first week alone, it wasn't for me. I felt that the first day of school should be exciting! I wanted to hook my students and get them to
Preview of Pregnancy & Fetal Development: 2-3 Day Lesson & Assignments

Pregnancy & Fetal Development: 2-3 Day Lesson & Assignments

Spruce up your Pregnancy Unit by adding this editable Prenatal Development lesson to your Child Development or Human Growth course this school year! This colorful, trendy, low-prep resource is sure to catch your students' attention with a handful of pregnancy TikTok videos that get them excited to learn about the 9 months (well, 10) that made them! TEKS Covered (Standards): Child Development A) identify signs and stages of pregnancy; Included in this resource:Printable Pregnancy Word WallD
Preview of Email Etiquette Lesson - Teach Students How to Write a Professional Email

Email Etiquette Lesson - Teach Students How to Write a Professional Email

Email etiquette is something I've always taught; however, my CTE department and I noticed that the need for teaching students how to properly write an email has become even more crucial since COVID and the uptick in hybrid learning. First things first: I LOVE MY STUDENTS. But I do not love the way they compose and write emails. I knew there had to be a better way, so I decided to revamp the way I teach Email Etiquette. Here's what you can expect when you purchase and receive the Google Drive F
Preview of Hand Sewing Tools - 1 Day Interactive Lesson

Hand Sewing Tools - 1 Day Interactive Lesson

I'll be completely honest with you, I did not become an FCS teacher for fashion or sewing. In fact, NONE of my undergrad classes focused on this facet of Family & Consumer Sciences. This could only mean one thing... I was going to have to learn and teach myself. If you're like me and aren't too confident in teaching the basics of hand sewing, this resource will set you and your students up for success by providing a basic foundation and introduction to sewing tools and proper use with fun, i
Preview of Newborn & Infant Care Stations

Newborn & Infant Care Stations

Grab your real care babies! One of the most impactful days in your Child Development course just got a little bit more special. With this resource, your students will embark on a unique journey through 12 professionally demonstrated, interactive infant care stations designed to equip them with the essential skills needed to care for a newborn baby. Each station offers hands-on activities and valuable insights that will help your students understand the challenges and joys of newborn care. G
Preview of The Family Life Cycle - 1 Day Interactive Lesson

The Family Life Cycle - 1 Day Interactive Lesson

If you're an FCS teacher due for teaching about The Family Life Cycle soon and enjoy getting your students up and out of their seats, this is the resource for you! Whether you teach Counseling & Mental Health, Child Development, or Family Studies, I think you’ll find that this resource will fit perfectly and align with the standards in your Family & Consumer Science course. With this resource, you'll be teaching your students about the 6 stages of The Family Life Cycle. These stages include
Preview of Labor and Delivery and Much More: An Interactive Pregnancy Activity

Labor and Delivery and Much More: An Interactive Pregnancy Activity

To Delivery.... and Beyond! Engage your child development or teen parenting students with this 20+ Google Slides activity covering birth prep during pregnancy, labor and delivery decisions, and key infant parental choices. Through interactive thought-provoking activities, students will explore real-life questions and scenarios on diapering, sleeping, clothing, and feeding preferences. Perfect for a sub-day plan or independent workday! Here's What To Expect:17 Interactive Activities That Include
Preview of How To Write Learning Objectives

How To Write Learning Objectives

If you're getting ready to teach your future educators how to properly write learning objectives, you've landed on the right page! When I taught this lesson, I was in the thick of hybrid teaching in 2021 @ 35 weeks pregnant. I thought to myself, "How in the world am I going to teach about the complexity of learning objectives to students in person and online at the same time?" Thankfully a lightbulb went off the day before I was supposed to teach the lesson! Every district, school and even edu
Preview of Career Readiness - How To Dress for Success: Standard Workforce Edition

Career Readiness - How To Dress for Success: Standard Workforce Edition

As an FCS teacher, there's a 99.9% chance that we've all taught or will teach about professional dress in the workplace at some point in our careers. No matter the subject, I found myself incorporating this topic into my employability skill unit each year. I loved the topic, but I was always so frustrated by the lack of relevant, engaging curriculum when it came to dressing for success. When I was teaching in-person and online during 2021, I came up with the idea to have students demonstrate
Preview of Prenatal Nutrition: 2-3 Day Lesson & Project

Prenatal Nutrition: 2-3 Day Lesson & Project

Do you have an upcoming Pregnancy Unit and need to teach your students about proper prenatal nutrition? You've come to the right place! As a mother of three, prenatal nutrition is something I'm very passionate about - so much so that I created this resource while pregnant with my second! With this resource, students will have an opportunity to learn how to nourish both mom and baby while taking out the overwhelm of counting calories or tracking macros. TEKS Covered (Standards): Child Deve
Preview of Pregnancy & Reproduction: A Baby's Beginning

Pregnancy & Reproduction: A Baby's Beginning

Are you feeling a little uneasy about starting an upcoming pregnancy unit and having to discuss the "birds and the bees" with your students? Have no fear! Whether you're a pro at teaching about reproduction and sex education or shaking in your first-year teacher boots, this resource is sure to make your "sex talk" day a breeze! I kept this lesson short, light, funny, and to the point. You'll find that the bones have been provided, outlining the female's role and the male's role in one 50-
Preview of Food & Nutrition Careers: An Investigation Guide

Food & Nutrition Careers: An Investigation Guide

Hey there FCS educator! For those of you who teach Principles of Human Services you know just how fun this class is! I love that we get to expose our students to a variety of careers that strive to serve and educate those in our community. With this resource, students will be able to investigate career options that fall within the Food & Nutrition sector. For my Texas teachers, this covers TEK 6 (I): I: identify employment and entrepreneurial opportunities and preparation requirements in the
Preview of Child Care Careers - An Investigation Guide

Child Care Careers - An Investigation Guide

Hello fellow FCS educator! For those of you who teach Principles of Human Services you know just how fun this class is! I love that we get to expose our students to a variety of careers that strive to serve and educate those in our community. With this resource, students will be able to investigate career options that fall within the child care spectrum. Careers Include: Child Care Worker (center-based, in-home, preschool program, head start)Nanny & Au PairPreschool & Pre-K TeacherTeacher Assis
Preview of I Was Cooking in Your Kitchen Last Year | Culinary & FCS End of Year Activity

I Was Cooking in Your Kitchen Last Year | Culinary & FCS End of Year Activity

The kitchen your culinary students have been cooking in this year is the same kitchen that next year's culinary students will be cooking in, so why not let your current students have an opportunity to shed some light and words of wisdom on how to make the MOST of their chef experience? With a mix of advice, tips, and tricks to help survive YOU and your Culinary/FCS course, this end-of-year resource is perfect for recapping the year with humor, honest reflections, and a pinch of fun.Prompt Exam
Preview of Career Readiness - How To Dress For Success: Future Educator Edition

Career Readiness - How To Dress For Success: Future Educator Edition

There's a 99.9% chance that we've all taught or will teach about appropriate dress for the workplace at some point in our FCS careers. No matter the subject, I found myself incorporating this topic into my employability skill unit each year. I loved the topic, but I was always so frustrated by the lack of relevant, engaging curriculum when it came to dressing for success. When I was teaching Principles of Education in-person and online in 2021, I came up with the idea to have students demonst
Preview of Family & Community Service Careers: An Investigation Guide

Family & Community Service Careers: An Investigation Guide

For those of you who teach Principles of Human Services or Family & Community Services, you know just how fun this class is! I love that we get to expose our students to a variety of careers that strive to serve and educate those in our community. With this resource, students will be able to investigate career options that fall within the family & community services spectrum.Careers Include: Caseworker or Case ManagerCertified Health CoachCommunity Health WorkerDevelopment DirectorDevelopment
Preview of Hotel Interior Design Vision Board

Hotel Interior Design Vision Board

I'm a firm believer that interior design goes hand in hand with the hospitality industry! It is important for businesses in the hotel sector to create an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere that attracts guests and strategically uses design to make them feel comfortable and welcomed. With this digital product, students will get the opportunity to design the interior of their very own hotel! Students will create a vision board outlining their ideas, determine the color scheme of the building,
Preview of Child Development Activity: Little Learners Gift Sort

Child Development Activity: Little Learners Gift Sort

If you need an engaging, interactive lesson in December for your Child Development students, you've come to the right place! This activity is perfect for the FCS teacher who wants to strengthen students’ understanding of child development, developmental domains, and developmentally appropriate practice — all through engaging, holiday-themed fun. This resource focuses on developmental progressions, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, cognitive development, and safety considerations when sel
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Creating meaningful, engaging, long-lasting classroom experiences for students is what I love most about teaching and I'm confident that you'll be pleased with your students' engagement and how much time you will GET BACK when implementing my low-to-no prep resources. In addition to being a creative Family & Consumer Science curriculum designer, I am a wife, mom of 3, and passionate Family and Consumer Science educator of 5 years. Although I left the classroom in 2021, creating fun and engaging FCS curriculum is still a joy and passion of mine! Thanks for being here, I hope you find my resources helpful and follow along for more! By Grace, Baylie Collins Need something that you're not finding on the product page? Shoot me a message at fcsandcreativeness@gmail.com and let's collaborate!

My own education history

Texas State University - Bachelor's of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Texas Teaching Certification in Human Development 8-12 and Family & Consumer Sciences 6-12

Additional biographical information

Courses I've taught include Hospitality & Tourism, Principles of Human Services, Family & Community Services, Human Growth & Development, Child Guidance, Practicum in Human Services, and Principles of Education & Training.