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My Course is On Sale!
Set your student up for success in Semester 2! If you purchase through Udemy, you can fully access my course for $19.99. Use code SMALL-BUSINESS from now until December 31! You can also purchase the course on Teachable here.
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Gratitude
I know this sounds cheesy, but I’m thankful for you. I’m thankful for you, whether you read my website, Instagram, Facebook, or Substack posts, or receive my weekly emails. I’m so grateful to be able to write about a topic I LOVE talking about- planning and time management. Thank you! 3 Ways to Incorporate More…
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How to Email Your Teacher or Professor
Students may need to email their teachers about grades, questions about assignments, upcoming or past absences, or other issues they may not feel comfortable bringing up in class. We want to hear from you! Please do so respectfully. Here’s How: Do not use slang (we may not understand it) 😉 Include your first and last…
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Planning the Holidays
Here is my list! Some are repeats from year to year. Fun Activities Books I Want To Read Tasks That Need to Be Accomplished What’s on your November / December to-do list & fun list? Start with what is most important to you and your family. Make sure to schedule in some rest and relaxation.…
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Re-Setting in the Middle of the Semester
You’ve fallen behind, or are failing a class halfway through the semester. How do you turn things around? 2 Steps to Re-Set in the Middle of the Semester For example: You are behind 10 assignments, including 1 project. 9 (regular assignments) + (1 x 5) = 14 You have 7 days to catch up. 14…
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Goal Check-In!
Whether you set yearly, quarterly, monthly, or weekly goals (or anything in between), take some time this week to check in with your teen. Are they making progress towards their goals? Have priorities changed? It’s okay to let go of goals mid-year. It doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It means you’re choosing to focus on…
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How to Get Your Teenager to Use a Planner
Most importantly, let your teen pick out their planner! I would try using a paper planner so you can work through together how to plan more easily. Resources for Finding the Right Planner for You: You can always DIY your own planner! There are many free printables out there- just search things like: Make it…
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Planning for Fall!
Yesterday Daniel and I sat down and planned the next two months, particularly weekends. We already had things on the calendar (work days, a craft show I’m a vendor at), but we wanted to make sure we included lots of fun things as well. We also figured out childcare! I have a running list of…
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#1 Tip for Being Successful in High School
Work ahead My #1 Tip for being successful in high school is to work ahead of the syllabus or pacing guide! Give yourself some margin, so that when something comes up (illness, etc.), you do not fall behind…instead, hopefully, you will fall right on time. Then…work ahead again 🙂 My students sometimes fall off the…
