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Decorating Your Business Classroom for the Holidays (Using Student Work!)

If you’re ready to bring a little holiday spirit into your high school business classroom—without adding extra prep to your plate—this post is for you. Each season is a perfect opportunity to blend creativity, collaboration, and curriculum while transforming your space with student-created décor. These ideas not only reinforce business and marketing skills but alsoContinueContinue reading “Decorating Your Business Classroom for the Holidays (Using Student Work!)”

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.

Teaching Interview Skills in High School Business & Career Readiness Classes

Helping students develop strong interview skills is one of the most valuable things we can teach in business and career readiness classes. From practicing common questions to mastering the STAR method, these activities give students the confidence and communication skills they need to succeed in the real world. In this post, I’m sharing practical strategies and ready-to-use resources to make teaching interview skills engaging, interactive, and stress-free.

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!

Building Presentation Skills in the High School Business and Marketing Classroom

Strong presentation skills are vital for success in business. Teachers can cultivate these skills in students through various low-stakes and formal activities. Key areas include verbal and nonverbal communication, organization, audience engagement, visual aids, and confidence. Frequent practice and feedback will enhance students’ effectiveness in presentations, preparing them for future challenges.

Simplify Lesson Planning for Introduction to Business and Marketing

Lesson planning can be one of the most daunting tasks for teachers, especially when introducing a variety of subjects in a class like Introduction to Business and Marketing. However, having a well-thought-out scope and pacing guide can make a world of difference. You can grab my FREE Introduction to Business and Marketing Scope and PacingContinueContinue reading “Simplify Lesson Planning for Introduction to Business and Marketing”

How to Teach Career Exploration in the High School Business Classroom

When I was 18, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. After a few college major switches and a career change…or two, I would have never imagined where I’d end up. While this is part of growing up for a lot of us, it is increasingly vital that we striveContinueContinue reading “How to Teach Career Exploration in the High School Business Classroom”

Why You Need Guest Speakers in Your High School Business Classroom

Picture this– an industry professional is leading your class, sharing a story about how they got started in the accounting field. Students are listening and asking questions about the process. You’re at your desk observing. Sounds perfect, right?! Let me elaborate if you’re still wondering about the specifics. Why Guest Speakers? 🌐 Let’s face it:ContinueContinue reading “Why You Need Guest Speakers in Your High School 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”