10 Adulting Soft Skills Teens Need Before Their First Job Interview
10 Adulting Soft Skills Teens Need Before Their First Job Interview Your Cliff Notes The phrase “soft skills” really can flow one of two ways: It can either sound like another list of rules students are expected to follow OR something completely foreign and abstract. Listen carefully. Stay organized. Work well with others. Put away […]
The 3R Playbook for Dealing with ADHD + Homework
The 3R Playbook for Dealing with ADHD + Homework Your Cliff Notes If homework time in your house feels like a daily showdown, you are not failing. The struggle can be very real. And no, your child is not incompetent or lazy. Let’s stop speaking these things over our students/learners and redirect that towards words of empowerment and confidence. Many students […]
Adapting Our 45 Minute Homework Routine For Busy Classrooms
Adapting Our 45 Minute Homework Routine For Busy Classrooms Your Cliff Notes As a continuation of this blog series, don’t forget to check out our first blog that introduces this 45-minute homework routine called (Launch → Focus → Wrap). The purpose of this routine is to help your students “get into flow” when doing their homework AND practice developing their life skills around time management, […]
How To Get Into Flow When Doing Homework
How To Get Into Flow When Doing Homework Your Cliff Notes Getting into flow really is a thing when you get older. It’s all about how we can develop rhythms with what we do, to stay productive and really accomplish our tasks, minus burnout or wasted effort. Why not instill this behavior and practice in students? One way you can do this is around homework time! When the […]
Career Cluster Match-Ups: Turn Chores Into Career Lessons
Career Cluster Match-Ups: Turn Chores Into Career Lessons Your Cliff Notes If you’ve ever wondered how to turn everyday chores into powerful career learning moments, you’re in the right place. This blog shows parents and teachers how to use household tasks and classroom jobs to introduce career clusters in a fun, hands-on way. No fancy curriculum required—just creativity and a little planning. The […]