Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

If you're a substitute or supply teacher and you're looking for some great ideas for how to keep the students engaged and manage the class more effectively, you're going to love this! Let's go for a …

Whether you're student teaching in-person or online, there's a lot to think about and to learn as you learn the skills you need to become the teacher you've always dreamed of being. Inside this episo…

You might be surprised to learn that the level of success of our classroom management system is directly tied to how we use our voice inside our classroom. Learn what my students taught me over 10 ye…

When I tutored an adorable, 6-year-old student named Doris in Hong Kong more than 20 years ago, I never could have imagined that we would still be connected on FB all these years later - but even mor…

What better way to celebrate our 100th episode than with my favorite 100th Day of School ideas? I'll walk you through an entire day of fun ways that you can celebrate with your students - and share w…

The world watched thousands of Trump supporters storm the U.S. capitol building on January 6, 2021, and the very next day, you were expected to help your students process all that they were seeing an…

If you struggled with your classroom management during your student teaching placement (or in your first few years of teaching), know that you're not alone. Inside this episode, learn my secrets for …

If you've had a student who has experienced a death in their family due to Covid (or even the death of a pet), let's talk about how children process grief and 12 practical strategies you can use with…

If you've never created vision boards with your elementary students, you're in for a real treat! Let's talk about why vision boards are the perfect way to help students create crystal clear goals and…

If you're a new teacher and you're looking for an effective classroom management strategy that also helps you to develop fantastic relationships with the parents of the students you teach, you are go…

Congratulations! You just landed your first elementary teaching job. But wait - how do you prepare for your first classroom when you are hired in the middle of the year? Get ready to take lots of not…

So many fast finisher activities are just designed just to keep kids busy, and I always thought that there must be a better way to use children’s time. I believe that children need more opportunities…

Although we learn a lot about the theory of classroom management in college or university, the practical application of classroom management strategies can be tricky for new teachers. Let's talk abou…

This holiday season is unlike any other, and I think we all need something special to look forward to. I'll show you how to think outside the box & create a special holiday season your students will …

If you're a new teacher and you're trying to figure out how to schedule enough intervention time for your students who have IPPs or IEPs, here are 5 strategies you can implement into your classroom t…

Inviting more imagination into our classrooms is one of the most effective ways to truly light kids up and fully engage them in learning. I've had a lot of experience experimenting with and researchi…

It can be hard enough to encourage shy kids to participate when we are teaching in our classroom, but throw in technical difficulties, a bad internet connection, and a lack of the subtle non-verbal c…

We've all doubted ourselves - but how do we stop self-doubt from sabotaging our ability to become the teacher we've always dreamed of being? Join me this week as I share five strategies that have hel…

We've all been there... most of your student teaching has been in language arts because that was the subject you always wanted to teach, and then when you graduate, you get offered a position teachin…

Do you dread teaching writing? Are you having a tough time figuring out how to not only get your students engaged in writing but how to improve their skills? Let's talk about 9 things you can do righ…