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Back-to-School Middle School ELA Bundle

Back-to-school season is here, and middle school ELA teachers everywhere are looking for ways to start strong. The first weeks of school set the tone for the year—students are adjusting to new routines, expectations, and challenges, while teachers are working hard to build a classroom community and establish consistency. That’s where having the right resources…

Summer Won’t Fix Your Teacher Burnout! But this Might…

Let’s be honest—by the time the school year ends, many teachers are running on fumes. We dream of summer as our great escape. And while a few weeks of sleeping in, beach days, and not hearing a single bell ring can offer temporary relief… it’s often not enough. Because teacher burnout isn’t just about being…

End-of-Year Activities for Middle School Students

The end is in sight! We are nearly there! I think teachers and parents should start a movement to rename the month of May to “May-hem.” It’s such a busy few weeks as we wrap up testing, celebrate graduations and advancements, have awards ceremonies, spirit weeks, field trips, and more! To take some of the…

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84. Calming Your Nervous System During Busy Seasons – The Next Level Teacher Podcast

 If you’re a teacher feeling stressed out during the holidays, this episode is for you. The weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break can feel joyful, chaotic, overwhelming, magical, and exhausting… often all at once. In this episode, Brenna breaks down what’s actually happening in your nervous system during busy seasons—and why even “fun” holiday activities can make your brain feel overloaded. Tune in to Learn: **Why the holiday season impacts your nervous system so intensely**How joyful moments regulate your brain and improve mood, memory, and focus**Why long to-do lists and seasonal chaos trigger stress responses**Simple ways to support your nervous system during December**Practical tools to help you feel calmer, steadier, and more groundedWhether you’re thriving this season or barely hanging on, you’ll walk away with tools to help you protect your peace and your energy. Mentioned in this episode: → Calm in the Classroom, Brenna’s course to help teachers feel grounded and in control year-round. 
  1. 84. Calming Your Nervous System During Busy Seasons
  2. 83. ENCORE – The Power of Gratitude
  3. 82. Supporting Student Mental Health (Without Losing Yourself in the Process)
  4. 81. How to Teach When Life Feels Heavy
  5. 80. How to Stop Caring What Other People Think (Especially at School)

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