Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

I am privileged to have the most magical and loving holiday memories from my childhood, and this is why I was always so excited to share the joy of this season with my students. Now that I'm no longe…

Teaching is challenging. There's no doubt about that. As the holidays approach, your job may even feel more difficult than ever. If you are counting down the days until winter break and desperately n…

If you are new to teaching English Language Learners, it can be challenging to navigate. You may wonder how to best support them and ensure that they feel like a valued member of your classroom commu…

Children spent a lot of time learning from home in the past year and a half. Now that they are back in the classroom, it's a difficult adjustment for everyone. If you are struggling to take control o…

There's a lot of negativity in the world right now, especially within the education space. Teachers are being challenged like never before, and I get it if that has resulted in you feeling stuck in t…

It's easy to get caught up in the constant rush of the day to day. There's always something more to do, but have you ever thought that maybe you're over scheduling yourself? I invite you to pause and…

There are so many creative Halloween books and activities that you can bring to your classroom during the month of October. You know that I always want to save you time and make things a bit easier f…

If COVID has taught us anything, it's that we all need connection. We want to feel safe, loved, and that we're a part of a community. The same goes for our students. Holding a morning meeting every d…

Are you feeling like you are too busy and overwhelmed to even listen to this podcast episode? If the answer is yes, then you most definitely need to listen to this podcast episode! Your teacher to-do…

It's hilarious that I can devote an entire podcast episode to pencil management, but here we are! Truthfully, having a system in place for students' pencils is a critical piece of classroom managemen…

Teachers, how are you doing? It's the beginning of the year, so I can assume that you are likely feeling a rush of overwhelm. I have been there and I want to help. That's why I am dedicating an entir…

Halloween is coming and I am probably just as excited as your students! As October approaches, I'm giving you my 6 most spooktacular strategies to refresh creativity and engagement for both you and y…

Substitute teaching can be an incredible way to gain valuable experience before securing a full-time teaching position. With the helpful suggestions of one of my listeners, I'm going to share useful …

As a teacher, you have the unique opportunity to educate your students on all the career possibilities that are available to them! Our special guest today, Holly Sharp, is talking to us about how tea…

As you begin a new school year, you may feel prepared for classroom set-up, curriculum planning, and even behavior management. But do you feel prepared for helping students process big emotions in a …

When you're a beginning teacher, preparing for the first weeks of school can be extremely overwhelming. You don't have endless files to pull from and past experiences to rely on. That's where I step …

I hate to be the one to tell you this, being a new teacher at a new school can sometimes make you feel like you're right back in high school. However, as the daughter of a Canadian R.C.M.P. officer (…

If you're getting ready to set up your first classroom and you're wondering if you're doing what you need to create a classroom community that loves reading, you're going to love these four practical…

If you're getting ready to teach your first (or second, or third) year of elementary school, you will thank yourself for creating a substitute teacher binder and sub station BEFORE you get sick durin…

If you're a new teacher and you're doubting yourself, let's talk about 6 steps to take (inspired by Entrepreneur Magazine) towards becoming the teacher you've always dreamed of being! I'll give you a…