Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
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Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
"Just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one." Welcome to Beginning Teacher Talk, the weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lori Friesen, where we talk about all of the things you wish you learned in college about teaching elementary school. We feature kid...
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How to End Blurting in Your Classroom
After years of letting interruptions disrupt my teaching, I realized that blurting wasn’t usually about disrespect. It was about impulse control. With...
How to Keep Your Students Engaged in October
October can be one of the most engaging months of the school year when you weave in seasonal themes, keep lessons interactive, and give students owner...
When Parents Question You: Staying Confident & Professional
When parents question your decisions as a teacher, it can feel like your professionalism is on trial, but it’s actually an opportunity. Instead of bra...
The September Stress Spiral — How to Step off It & Stay Grounded
Every September, teachers get swept into the “stress spiral” - the endless to-do lists, stacks of papers to grade, and the constant feeling of barely...
When Kids Test You in September: How to Reset Routines Without Starting Over
At the start of the school year, everything feels fresh. Students are eager, polite, and full of curiosity. But as the weeks go on, that initial spark...
When You Have Mean or Unsupportive Admin — How to Protect Your Peace When Your Admin Doesn’t Have Your Back
When teachers feel like their admin doesn’t have their back, it can be exhausting, isolating, and even hopeless at times. But you're not powerless. In...
What to Do When Kids Ignore You in Your Elementary Classroom
If you're a beginning teacher dealing with students who constantly ignore you, here are two things you need to know: you're not alone, and it doesn't...
Top Children’s Literature Books to Help You Manage Your Elementary Classroom
While many of us use books to support lessons or create a calm, engaging moment with our class, did you know there are other powerful ways to use them...
When You Experience Fear of Not Being Good Enough
As you set up your classroom and wait for students to arrive, a different kind of noise often fills the silence: worry. Teachers carry a lot on their...
Classroom Management for Specials Teachers
Classroom management isn’t just a concern for homeroom teachers. Specials teachers face their own unique set of challenges: rotating classes, varying...
10-Minute Guided Meditation for Teachers: Let Go & Rest
With such long and exhausting days, teachers need more opportunities to relax and declutter their minds, and meditation does just that. It's a powerfu...
Master Your Classroom Management with 2nd Grade Teacher Margaret McLellan
One thing I always emphasize is that teachers are lifelong learners. They’re constantly evolving, growing, and striving to be their best. Because this...
How to Use Five-Minute Field Trips to Help Kids Regulate, Re-Focus, and Re-Energize
Tapping into your creative side during summer break is a great way to develop engaging strategies that make a real impact on your students and classro...
Classroom Management Coaches: Advice for Elementary Teachers - Part Two
When you’re part of the Classroom Management Club, you’re not just exchanging ideas and strategies; you’re sharing purpose, strength, and the kind of...
Classroom Management Coaches: Advice for Elementary Teachers - Part One
I always dreamed of creating a space for beginning teachers and the Classroom Management Club has exceeded all expectations. It has grown into a thriv...
SPED Teachers: Get Ready for the School Year with Kayla
Beginning teachers imagine that with experience will come more confidence, stronger classroom management, and the ability to handle challenging studen...
Get Ready for the School Year with First-Grade Teacher Emily Roberts
When you’re just starting out as a teacher, there’s so much to learn and never quite enough time. So, what can you do to help yourself feel more prepa...
Get Ready for the School Year with a Second-Year Teacher
Your first year of teaching often feels like pure survival mode. It’s usually not until your second year that you can finally take a breath, make inte...
The Power of Grit for Elementary Teachers
Let’s be honest: teaching gets tough. As a beginning teacher, you're stepping into a world where success isn’t defined by perfection, but by persevera...
New Teacher Spotlight: Teaching Overseas
Even with several years of classroom experience working alongside other teachers, stepping into your own classroom comes with a whole new set of chall...
How to Fit In with Your Grade Level Team at a New School (Even if They’re Already Tight)
Teachers often pour so much time and energy into supporting their students that they forget about forming strong relationships with their peers. Navig...
Managing Fear and Worry About Next School Year
Our brains are wired to worry, so it’s only natural for you to wonder how you'll handle the unknown of the coming school year. Using two real-life tea...
New Teacher Spotlight: Kelsey Moody
The first year of teaching is a mix of excitement, nerves, and a whole lot of questions. So if you’ve just graduated and are looking for a supportive...
Setting Up a Classroom: 6 Mistakes to Avoid
Beginning teachers often get so caught up in the way their classroom looks and forget its true purpose: functionality. Even veteran teachers can benef...
It’s Not Just What You Say — It’s HOW You Show Up: The Interview Energy Shift That Gets You Hired
Teacher interviews can be intimidating and often feels like you're stepping into the unknown. But the hidden secret to a successful interview doesn’t...
Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap: Transitioning from Student to Teacher (And How Schools Can Help)
The transition from student teacher to full-time teacher can be overwhelming, and many new teachers feel stressed during their first year. This is oft...
The Real Cost of Teacher Attrition (& How to Prevent It)
When new teachers are met with feelings of isolation, unprepared realities of the classroom, and unsupportive guidance or mentorship, it often leads t...
The 3 Biggest Challenges for New Teachers (& How to Solve Them)
New teachers often leave university feeling unprepared for the realities of the classroom, struggling to bridge the gap between theory and practice. I...
How to Teach Kids Focus Skills
Are you struggling to keep your students focused? In this episode, I’m sharing simple, research-backed strategies to help students build their attenti...
How to Structure the Rest of Your Day After an Assessment
After preparing for weeks for state assessments, teachers often get to the day and still have one question left to answer - What do I do with my stude...
How to Calm & Prepare Students During the Weeks Leading Up to Testing
When it comes to preparing students for state standardized tests, learning and reviewing academic content is just part of the preparation. The other b...
Test-Taking Strategies for Math in Elementary
If standardized tests make you anxious, you’re not alone! In this episode, we’re continuing our test prep series by shifting focus to math. I’m sharin...
Helpful Test-Taking Strategies in Elementary Language Arts
As spring approaches, both teachers and students look forward to warmer weather and the excitement of summer, but there's one big source of stress: st...
How to Take the Pressure Off
We feel so much pressure in our work environment, personal life, and from society. It's difficult to manage all of those emotions and demands. In this...
Surviving February: Staying Inspired During the Longest Shortest Month
February can feel long and gloomy, leaving teachers unmotivated. That’s why it’s so important to bring excitement, joy, and purpose into your days. In...
Practical Self-Kindness for Chronically Tired Teachers
Teachers are great at showing kindness to others but often struggle to extend it to themselves, leading to chronic fatigue and burnout. In this episod...
How Elementary Teachers Can Show Kindness & Compassion to Their Students
Modeling kindness is a powerful way to make a lasting impact, which is why it’s essential for teachers to show kindness and compassion to their studen...
10 Fun and Easy Ways to Teach Kids Kindness: Practical Ideas You’ll Love!
Focusing on respect and kindness can transform your classroom management and foster a stronger sense of community. While academics are important, weav...
Easy Ways to Involve Movement in Your Lessons (& Increase Student Focus & Engagement)
With limited opportunities to release energy during the school day, it’s no surprise that focusing, retaining information, and staying engaged can be...
How to Reframe Negative Thoughts (And Why It’s Important)
It’s human nature to think negative thoughts, but the key to not letting it make you feel defeated, frustrated, or doubt your ability to teach is to l...