Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

This week's classroom management hack will give you something to smile about when it comes to grading papers!

If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! …

If you have been curious about joining the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, today’s episode is for you. It will help you get clear on whether or not the Academy is an investment that you want to make, …

Last week, I shared a fantastic hallway behavior hack that I've been getting rave reviews about from teachers. If you loved that one, you're going to absolutely love this one too. It's just another o…

To continue our New Teacher Training Series, I have a very special treat for you. I'm going to be interviewing a very special lady by the name of Ashley O'Dell. Ashley is a third grade teacher wrappi…

If you just don't know what to do to get your kids to be quiet in the hallway, then you’re going to love this hack. It’s going to give you a fun and positive way to finally get that fantastic hallway…

Imagine being at a staff meeting and hearing your principal tell everyone that out of all the first year teachers she had worked with, YOU were the best of the best. That’s what happened to our guest…

How you start and end your day can make a big difference in how your classroom runs. Last week I shared a simple, yet effective, morning routine. This week I'm sharing a fantastic end of day routine.

Leading small reading groups is an important part of your day whether you’re a lower or upper elementary teacher. Yet, it’s a skill that many of you probably didn’t receive much training on in Univer…

Mornings can be one of the most chaotic times of the day in your classroom, but solid routines help! If you don't have a clear morning routine yet, then you're going to love this hack, which I'm call…

Part of setting yourself up for a successful school year is investing in some essential items. It can be so tough to know what you should and shouldn’t buy when you’re getting ready to set up your ve…

Are your students always running to line up when it's time to leave the classroom? I have a hack for you in today's episode that will solve that problem!

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One of the first things that become a source of stress as a new teacher is how to set up your classroom. It can be really tough to decide how to divide up your space and how to know the best way to s…

This magic word classroom management hack is a super simple way to ensure that your students are paying attention during your lessons. You and your kids will love it!

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Today’s episode marks episode number one inside our Spring New Teacher Training Series for 2022. Every spring, I like to focus on a series of very special topics that a lot of new teachers have been …

Are you ready for another quick classroom management hack? I love this one because it really keeps kiddos on their toes trying to figure out who the mystery learner might be. Also, for any of you who…

Do you consider yourself a worrier? Maybe you have students in your classroom who are constantly worrying too. If so, you're not alone. I consider myself a recovering worrier and I know how much worr…

You know how sometimes when you're struggling with something in your classroom every single day and it's driving you crazy, but you cannot figure out what the solution is? The perfect example of this…

There's been a question that has come up constantly in the Beginning Teacher Talk private Facebook group and inside my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy. That question is, how do you build a connection w…

As teachers, we are always looking for ideas and strategies that work when it comes to getting our students’ attention quickly and easily. That's why I love this idea that I'm calling the “Make 10 At…

One of the most challenging parts of teaching is knowing how to support your students who are  struggling with reading. This is especially prevalent right now, as we’re all experiencing massive gaps …