A Simple Way to Spark Real-World Financial Thinking in 5–10 Minutes

Personal finance quick writes are a simple, low-prep way to get students thinking critically about real-world money decisions—without adding more grading or planning to your workload. These short, focused writing prompts help students apply concepts like budgeting, investing, credit, insurance, and consumer decision-making in just 5–10 minutes. Whether used as bellringers, discussion starters, or exit tickets, quick writes encourage reflection, reasoning, and meaningful classroom conversations while keeping lessons flexible and engaging.

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.