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-tested classroom management techniques, organizational strategies, creative ways to motivate your students, how to work with colleagues, seasonal gems, and how to de-stress and eliminate the overwhelm that too often accompanies your first years of teaching.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 365
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
How to Create Vision Boards with Your Students 045
Have you always been curious about creating vision boards with your students? Vision boards can be amazing tools to help students get super clear about their goals (and big dreams) while also practic…
Narrative and Opinion Writing with Learning Experiments 044
What are "Learning Experiments," you ask?
Well, in my classroom, they were systematic and super-fun, small changes that my students and I made to our learning environment to create the conditions for…
10 Ways to Love Up Your Kiddos 043
This is one of my FAVORITE topics of all time - all of the little ways that we can show love and care to our kiddos throughout the year. I think you're going to love this! So, get all snuggled up wit…
What Students Want in a Teacher 042
Have you ever wondered what students really want in a teacher? In this episode, we dive into 9 things that students said when asked this question by Educational Leadership. You might be surprised by …
How to Be Confident as a New Teacher 041
Most of us struggle with feeling confident when we are learning new things, and learning to teach is no exception. Find out what 4 things you can do right away to begin feeling more confident as a ne…
12 Creative Holiday Gifts for Your Students 040
Sometimes it can be hard to know if you should give your students gifts before the holidays. Here are 12 great ideas that don't involve buying stuff and that help to bring back the spirit of the holi…
When You Want to Quit 039
We've all been there... those days when you wonder if all of your effort is worth it, when the endless meetings or your administrator or *that* colleague has you questioning whether or not you even w…
How to Make Friends at a New School 038
Are you feeling alone and isolated at your new school as a new teacher? Are you finding it hard to fit in and make friends with your new colleagues? I've been there, and I know how hard it is. Howeve…
How to Differentiate Any Lesson 037
If you're struggling with understanding how to differentiate your lessons, learn the 3 key ways to differentiate ANY lesson and download Dr. Lori's FREE Differentiation Teacher Cheat Sheet here: http…
Your Classroom Management Re-Start 036
If you've been struggling with your classroom management mid-year, learn what to do to make changes tomorrow! Show notes & online workshop info here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/your-classroom…
How to Create Simple, Effective Learning Centers for Any Subject 035
Get step-by-step instructions for how to set up efficient, effective learning centers in your elementary classroom for any subject - and re-use this system all year long! Show Notes: https://www.drlo…
Ultimate Student Engagement 034
If you teach elementary school and are looking for ways to help increase student engagement, check out these five easy, positive, and creative ideas! Get the complete show notes & take the Classroom …
Got a Chatty Class? 033
If you're struggling with a chatty class, learn 7 questions you can ask yourself (and what you can do TOMORROW) to fix this! Get the complete show notes & take my quiz here: https://www.drlorifriesen…
How to Best Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences 032
I know that parent-teacher conferences can feel really intimidating in your first year of teaching, but they don't have to be something that you dread. Let's talk about some of the things I’ve learne…
7 Quality Thanksgiving Activities that Teach Gratitude 031
Did you know that genuine gratitude positively impacts student learning? Learn 7 of the best ways to infuse gratitude into your classroom throughout the year in this episode. Get the complete show no…
10 Best Halloween Books 030
Looking for some fantastic Halloween books to read with your elementary students? Here are my 10 favories - and a fantastic haunted house literacy project to go along with them! Get the complete show…
12 Transition Ideas 029
Learn 12 classroom-tested ideas to make transitions effective, efficient, and fun - and to help you save wasted time moving kids from one activity to the next! Get the complete show notes here: https…
12 Best Ideas to Calm Students 028
If you've been struggling to find a great way to calm and re-focus your students after lunch and after recess, you're going to love these 12 great ideas to establish these essential routines in your …
Freedom from Grading Overwhelm 027
If grading papers has become the way you spend your Saturdays, it's time to get your life back! Let's talk about 5 grading traps we so often fall into as teachers, and what you can do to ensure you w…
Planning Perfection 026
Is planning taking over your life? If you want to learn to plan more efficiently and in less time, tune in to discover eight steps you can take to streamline your planning process so you can actually…