Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

There are several frequently asked questions that we get in our Brave New Teaching community and many of them center around teaching theme. For example, How can we make teaching theme easier? What are some new ways of teaching theme? What do students really need to know when it comes to theme?It’s clear that theme is something we could all use additional support with! It’s a state standard and not going anywhere, so let’s talk about it! I recently took a magical trip to Disney with my family, and the experiences we had there taught me a lot about teaching theme. While Disney has its flaws, one thing they have absolutely mastered is the art of theming!There are three main lessons I learned about teaching theme through the Disney lens:Theme is an experience that requires a beginning, middle, and endThe details of the experience enhance and color that themeHow important is it actually for kids to articulate a theme statement independently?I’m breaking down each of these lessons inside this episode. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a Disney fan to appreciate the takeaways! I have a feeling it will help you in your lesson planning and goal setting this year.If you want to continue the conversation about teaching theme, send us a message on Instagram @bravenewteaching. Better yet, join us in Happy Hour where we have lots of detailed discussions about these topics with actionable lesson plans and resources every single month!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode224"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching!  We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school.  Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching!  We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school.  Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching!  We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school.  Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching!  We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school.  Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching!  We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school.  Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Our back-to-school series is in full swing, and we’ve got more for you this week! This episode is going to give you a lot to think about as you’re setting up your classroom for the year.We’re sharing seven of our favorite must-haves (dare we say, GAME CHANGERS) when it comes to supporting neurodivergent kids and adults in your classroom. Some of these tools you may have heard of, and they may seem like small things to try, but it’s the little things that make a big impact! And as we always say, what’s good for some is good for all! These tools will not only help your neurodivergent students, but also your neurotypical. Better yet, they are inexpensive but effective. If you try out any of these tools in your classroom, we would love to see it! Snap a picture on Instagram and tag us @bravenewteaching so we can see it and share it with our community!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode217Resources:Kitchen timerJumbo 1-minute sand timer24 pack of sand timersReyke key findersCalm stripsDesk bandsLED lightsMarie’s YouTube channel: The Caffeinated Classroom"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

The back-to-school season comes with a lot of preparation and decisions. We’re guessing that one of the big things on your mind is how to ensure that your classroom management is on point for the year ahead! Feeling in control of your classroom and building a safe community with your students is the goal, but it’s easier said than done, especially when student behavior is challenging. Our guest today, Claire English, has such a great perspective on classroom management and is here to share lots of helpful advice with you.Claire shares how her upbringing impacted her teaching style and desire to crack the code on classroom management. In this interview, Claire shares insights on how to set yourself up for success this year like being proactive, setting expectations, getting on the same page with parents, and establishing an authentic classroom community.We hope this conversation leaves you feeling empowered about your classroom management and helps you to show up for your students in a way that you’re proud of! If you’re enjoying our back-to-school series, let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sending us a quick message on Instagram @bravenewteaching!Resources:Claire’s Instagram: @the.unteachablesIt’s Never Just About the Behaviou7rJoin The Behaviour Club!The Unteachables PodcastClaire’s websiteShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode216"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

It’s hard to believe that it’s already that time of year when we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a brand new school year. Our mission during this season is to get you excited about the year ahead instead of feeling completely overwhelmed. We can’t think of a better guest to join us today than Principal Lamb! You likely know him from TikTok or Instagram as the principal with the rolling cart. He is a former teacher and has now been a principal for 15 years. Principal Lamb is what we would call a "unicorn" in the world of school administration, and you’ll understand why after hearing this interview!We sat down to chat with Principal Lamb about what it really means to be an effective school leader, what his rolling cart has to do with his leadership style, and the goals he has at his school when it comes to supporting teachers, students, and families. This would be a great episode to share with your co-workers and administrators!Resources:Back to School with BNT: Free Checklist and Planner!Instagram: @principal_lambTiktok: @principal_lambBooks by Wally LambShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode215"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We say it each week in our podcast intro: Brave New Teaching is so much more than a podcast. We consider you part of our BNT family and that’s why we want to share a more personal episode with you today.We recently attended the TPT conference together in sunny San Diego, California and brought our mics along so you could join in on the fun. We are bringing you behind the scenes of special moments from the trip from reuniting at the airport to touring Marie’s house and more. We are beyond excited every time we get to see each other in person and grateful for the friendship we’ve created. We hope you are able to find YOUR person like we have found in each other.If you love this behind-the-scenes content, hop on over to Happy Hour where you’ll find an extended episode of our trip (plus lots of other fun and helpful content!). We also have lots of incredible episodes coming up for the back-to-school season, so stay tuned!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode214"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel