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7 Engaging First-Day Activities for High School Business Classes

The first day of class sets the tone for the whole semester. Students walk in distracted, sluggish, or unsure — and you’re balancing routines, expectations, and content. That’s why I love starting with activities that are low-prep, interactive, and meaningful. From a “This or That” movement game to course preview bingo, these first-day strategies help students engage, collaborate, and make real-world connections right away.

Halloween Marketing Fun: Teach Branding with a Pumpkin Mascot Activity for Students

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach branding to high school business and marketing students this Halloween? This pumpkin mascot activity combines creativity, research, and marketing strategy. Students will decorate pumpkins as brand mascots, complete company research, present their designs, and even vote on their favorites. Perfect for classroom displays, this engaging activity brings Halloween spirit while reinforcing key branding concepts!

11 Fun Friday Ideas for the Business Classroom

Fridays are the perfect opportunity to shake things up and infuse a bit of fun into your classroom. I have a collection of ideas that will help you end your week on a high note. 1. Escape Rooms Use a business-themed escape room to get students to collaborate and think critically. These activities are fantasticContinueContinue reading “11 Fun Friday Ideas for the Business Classroom”

The Business Teacher’s Guide to Write the Room Scavenger Hunts

When I first started teaching, I had a set of iPads in my room, and QR codes were all the rage. I spent hours working them into lessons and I was all about a QR Code Scavenger Hunt. This activity was super cool until QR codes started searching the Internet instead of just displaying plainContinueContinue reading “The Business Teacher’s Guide to Write the Room Scavenger Hunts”

10 Review Activities for Business and Marketing

Are you looking for an end-of-unit, mid-term, or final exam review activity? I’m here to help with 10 activities that will spice up your review sessions. Here are 10 engaging review activities that will make the process both fun and effective. 🚀 1. Quiz Style Games 🎮 There’s a variety of different options out forContinueContinue reading “10 Review Activities for Business and Marketing”

Why You Should be Using Current Events in Your Business Classroom

Incorporating article reviews on business-related current events can breathe new life into your lessons while providing an array of benefits for both you and your students. Let’s explore why you should embrace this teaching tool and some tips for implementation. 💬 Promotes Lively Discussions and Debates Article reviews are like a catalyst for sparking engagingContinueContinue reading “Why You Should be Using Current Events in Your Business Classroom”

How to Use Stations in Your High School Business Classroom

Are you looking for a way to mix things up in your classroom? Something that would allow you to get students up and out of their seats while maintaining course rigor? Stations are an interactive teaching strategy that can transform a boring class into a collaborative learning experience. Stations can help engage your students andContinueContinue reading “How to Use Stations in Your High School Business Classroom”

5 Ways to Make Your Entrepreneurship Lessons Real-World Applicable

Have you witnessed a student have a “light-bulb” moment? That spark of “I can do this”? They’re excited and you can almost see the connections building. By applying course concepts to the real world, students build connections and see the concepts come to life in the world around them. Regardless of the business class you’reContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Make Your Entrepreneurship Lessons Real-World Applicable”

6 Business Ownership Activities for Your High School Business Class

Business ownership is one of the most common units taught in business courses. Rightfully so, because it’s the building block for all businesses. Whether you’re teaching Introduction to Business, Business Essentials, Entrepreneurship, or Business Management, among others, this unit will engage your students and add some variety to your lessons. Forms of Business Ownership GraphicContinueContinue reading “6 Business Ownership Activities for Your High School Business Class”