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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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100. What I Wish I Could Share with Every Teacher! The Next Level Teacher Podcast

This episode marks a milestone—Episode 100 of The Next Level Teacher Podcast.So I asked myself a simple question:If I could teach every teacher in the world just one thing… what would it be?The answer might surprise you.It’s not a classroom management strategy.It’s not a behavior system.And it’s not another productivity trick.It’s this:You have more control over your experience in the classroom than you think you do.Not because you control your students or the system—but because you can learn to work with the most powerful tool you bring into the classroom every day:Your brain.In this episode, we explore how the thoughts your brain practices shape your daily teaching experience—and how small shifts in focus can dramatically change how teaching feels.Same classroom. Same students. Same circumstances.But a completely different experience.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why two teachers can have completely different experiences with the same students • How your brain determines what feels stressful in the classroom • Why joyful and calm teachers aren’t just “naturally positive” • Simple ways to start training your brain for more peace and resilience • Small daily practices that can transform how teaching feels🎉 Celebrating Episode 100 🎉To celebrate 100 episodes, I’m offering $100 off my course Calm in the Classroom where I teach these exact skills in depth. Click HERE to get the tools!Use code 100 for a limited-time discount.👉 Learn more: brennanelsoncoaching.com/calmteacher
  1. 100. What I Wish I Could Share with Every Teacher!
  2. 99: How to Calm Your Teacher Brain Chatter
  3. 98. You're Not Processing Your Teacher Stress; Your Ruminating
  4. 97. Teach Like an Olympic Champion
  5. 96. Your Brain Believes What You Repeat — Not What’s True

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