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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”

3 Strategies to Increase Productivity for High School Teachers

Do you have a never-ending to-do list? Just as you think you’ve checked something off your list it seems as though you have 2 more to add. You know that one step forward, two steps back feeling? I’m a paper calendar and to-do list kind of person because I love marking things off my list.ContinueContinue reading “3 Strategies to Increase Productivity for High School Teachers”

Skip the Final Exam with these Alternatives in Your Business Classroom

In the high school business or marketing classroom, we expect our students to learn skills throughout the semester in addition to mastering content. Skip the final exam and use one of these alternatives. With projects students can demonstrate mastery and apply their skills to new settings.

10 Thanksgiving Activities for the Business Classroom

Engage your high school business and marketing students with Thanksgiving-themed activities. Holiday activities are not just for elementary school! I’m a firm believer in tying in course concepts with every assignment, but it’s totally possible to do that, while bringing some holiday fun into the mix. Holiday activities can be a great way to incorporateContinueContinue reading “10 Thanksgiving Activities for the Business Classroom”

Brighten Your High School Business Classroom: Easy Bulletin Board & Décor Ideas ✨

If your classroom walls are rocking the classic cinder block aesthetic, you’re not alone — but that doesn’t mean your space has to feel dull or uninspired. A few colorful touches can completely transform your classroom into a welcoming, professional space your students look forward to entering each day. And the best part? It doesn’tContinueContinue reading “Brighten Your High School Business Classroom: Easy Bulletin Board & Décor Ideas ✨”

3 Ice Breakers for High School Business that Don’t Suck

Que the groan…. icebreakers. Cheesy icebreakers are sure to have students rolling their eyes as you attempt to create hype over an activity they have no interest in. Throw out the old activities and try one of these ideas instead. Logo Recall You may have seen this activity shared in Facebook groups, but have youContinueContinue reading “3 Ice Breakers for High School Business that Don’t Suck”