<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blooming Through High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blog for educators who want to blend strong pedagogy with smart tech. Explore practical strategies, classroom tools, and thoughtful approaches to te]]></description><link>https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:20:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prevent Teacher Burnout Before It Starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post, I share practical tips to prevent teacher burnout—like setting boundaries with students and coworkers, saying no without guilt, and planning ahead to reduce stress.]]></description><link>https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/post/how-to-prevent-teacher-burnout-before-it-starts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6873fb73b73c7627a2d3878f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:45:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a24b_ebdfef6ea34c458fb39b8af98ea44ca8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build a Year Long Curriculum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to build a year-long curriculum without burning out? 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It’s not a magic lesson plan or a superhuman teacher—it’s strong school leadership.]]></description><link>https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/post/the-missing-link-in-student-success-it-s-your-administration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ef1a14f9eb9f45ac1685a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:16:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a24b_85bb327aa99546f99372d1d56e2dca18~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_554,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Once Upon a Crime: A Disney Villain Debate That Gets Kids Begging to Write]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if your students could practice real argumentative writing skills while defending (or prosecuting) classic Disney villains? Once Upon a Crime turns your ELA classroom into a courtroom, giving students roles, purpose, and a reason to care.]]></description><link>https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/post/once-upon-a-crime-a-disney-villain-debate-that-gets-kids-begging-to-write</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686872f6d7f2edd2bbae269f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:53:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a24b_2674f3a626d741bf9e77a2aeb502d1de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excel Seating Chart Teachers: The Ultimate Tool for Classroom Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of rewriting your seating chart every time a student moves—or you change your mind? This smart, customizable tool autofills student names and makes rearranging a breeze. ]]></description><link>https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/post/classroom-seating-chart-tool</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68687059d7f2edd2bbae1fbb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:28:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a24b_df0932eab9ab4bd5ae7d5c1fb1ccbbed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_554,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Students’ Writing Sucks (and How to Actually Fix It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever read a student essay and wonder if they even saw the prompt? You're not alone—and it’s not laziness. It’s a lack of clarity, structure, and confidence. 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Learn how to build meaningful, standards-aligned questions that challenge students and reveal what they truly understand—without making the quiz a “gotcha” moment.]]></description><link>https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/post/how-to-write-a-great-multiple-choice-quiz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6865925dd7f2edd2bba5e33e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a24b_d3e48fc029134f08930fe953312490f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_725,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teaching with ChatGPT: Balance AI Use Without Losing Student Thinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all want students to learn how to write, but all they want to do is skip the hard parts and use AI to write their papers.]]></description><link>https://bloomingthrough.wixsite.com/blooming-through/post/students-using-chatgpt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685dc913e9ff614248216da6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:26:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a24b_90f8354339484d0d9d6e89183dc35456~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Curtis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>