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Our mission is for this fourth grade class to empower young voices, inspire change and promote understanding among students nationwide. 

Mrs. Brazil's 4th Grade Class


    • Mar 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Ep. 5: Boost Confidence One Self-Five at a Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 6:40


    Send us a text Join us in this heartwarming episode of ‘Little Minds Big Talks' as we dive into the surprising power of giving high fives to ourselves. Discover why something as simple as a high five in the mirror each morning can set the tone for a positive and empowered day. Our hosts share personal insights and science-backed reasons that explain how these self-high fives can boost your mood and self-esteem. We'll tackle common hesitations like feeling awkward and offer easy ways to make self-encouragement a fun part of your daily routine. Don't miss our challenge at the end of the episode—it might just transform your approach to everyday challenges and successes. Tune in to learn how to cheer for yourself and why your support matters most! 

    Ep. 4 High 5's All Around: The Science Behind High 5's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 7:07


    Send us a text Ever wonder why high fives feel so good? Dive into the fascinating world of high fives with us! In this episode, we explore the science behind why giving a high five can make you and your teammates feel happier, more connected, and even perform better. Discover how a simple act like a high five can release dopamine, boost morale, and strengthen team bonds. Plus, don't miss our High Five Challenge at the end of the episode—join us in spreading joy and positivity one high five at a time. Whether you're with friends, family, or classmates, it's time to slap those hands and see the magic unfold. Tune in now and become a high five champion! 

    Ep. 3 Trash Talk vs. Bullying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 8:13


    Send us a textListen in as we discuss the difference between having fun with friends and bullying someone. We'' talk about when joking around can cross the line and when adults should get involved.

    Ep. 2: Tattling Vs. Telling: Recess Problems!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 6:30


    Listen in as we discuss the difference between tattling and telling and how to deal with other kids when adults aren't around!

    Ep. 1: What is Student Voice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 5:35


    Come along with us for season 2 of Little Minds Big Talks as we explore topics that matter to us! We are going to dive in and help your voice be heard. We are better when we work together!

    Little Minds Big Talks Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 1:07


    Come along with us as we embark on our new adventure. Season two is all about student voice and helping each other have the best school experience we possible can. We want students from around the world to write to us and ask us advice! We'll do our best to answer your questions and help you out!littlemindsbigtalks@gmail.com

    Season 1 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 5:18


    Listen in as we remember all the amazing things we talked about this year! It's been a great experience. We are so happy that you listened in, and we hope you'll continue to take this journey with us next year!

    Ep. 17 Welcome The Strangers with Anna Rossi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 13:07


    Join us as we learn about Welcome the Strangers and all the good they do for our community and our refugee families!

    Ep. 16: Banned Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 5:32


    Come and learn about what it means to ban a book, and why we shouldn't do it!

    Ep. 15 Racism with Jelani Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 10:40


    Join us as we discuss racism with the author, Jelani Memory. He provides insight and wisdom, and he's a great way to wrap up our discussion on racism!

    Ep. 14: Racism With Mia Bonta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 8:42


    Join us as we continue our discussion about racism with assembly member Mia Bonta!

    Ep. 13 Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 5:04


    Listen in as these 4th graders explain racism in a way anyone can understand. 

    Ep. 11: Gender Identity With Magnus & Megan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 11:03


    Join our fourth grade class as we gain insight and understanding with a 2nd grade, non-binary student and their mom! 

    Ep. 10: Gender Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 12:01


    Come learn with us as we explore the topic of gender identity!

    Ep. 9 Mental Health Questions & Advice with Kaiser Permanente Theater Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 13:11


    Listen and learn as we embark on a journey with professionals in the field of mental health. We take a deep dive into what mental health is and what we can do to help others and ourselves! 

    Ep. 8 Mental Health: Interview with Dr. Thao

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 12:48


    Listen in as we ask an expert about our emotions and learn more about the importance of mental health and asking for help when we need it!

    Ep. 7 Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 6:45


    Listen in as we discuss mental health and what it means to take care of ourselves! We explore why it's so important to have these conversations and ask for help when you need it. 

    Ep. 6 Using Your Voice with Madison & Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 9:42


    Let's wrap up our talk on using your voice with two guests from our local middle school. We dive deep into the importance of standing up for each other in order for us to stand together. 

    Ep. 5 Using Your Voice: Interview with the Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 9:08


    Join Little Minds Big Talks as we get to pick the brain of Alameda's Mayor! We try to figure out how kids have made an impact in the past and what we can do moving forward to help our community and world become a better place for all people. 

    Ep. 4 Using Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 7:16


    Join us in November as we explore the importance of using your voice to create positive change. We hope to inspire people to stand up for themselves and others in order to make this world a better place for everyone!

    Ep. 3: Neurodiversity Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 6:07


    Join us as we answer questions from our listeners with the help of high schoolers!

    Ep. 2: Neurodiversity: Interview with Lilac

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 8:44


    Listen in as we interview a student with a neurodiverse brain! We learn from Lilac's unique perspective and story! Don't miss out!

    Ep. 1: Let's Learn About Neurodiversity!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 5:33


    In this episode of 'Little Minds Big Talks," we explore the amazing world of neurodiversity. Join us as we learn that just like the different trees in the forest, our brains are unique and special, and that's something to celebrate!

    Little Minds Big Talks Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 1:18


    This trailer offers a captivating sneak peak into the heartfelt conversations our fourth grade students have on important topics. 

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