Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

Countless times on this podcast, I’ve shared tips for improving your classroom management. We’ve talked about strategies, routines, and engaging activities that create a streamlined classroom managem…

Whether it’s redirecting students during a lesson, someone asking to use the restroom during a read aloud, the phone ringing while giving instructions, or the unexpected sound of the fire alarm, inte…

As teachers, we know that difficult behaviors are going to happen. But sometimes certain behaviors become too much and we need to involve administrators.

In today’s episode, I’m going to break down t…

With Thanksgiving just around the corner in North America, I wanted to spend some time discussing how to incorporate gratitude and learning in your classroom. I provide research-based evidence that s…

When our expectations of being a teacher don't align with our realities, that's when we're in the disillusionment phase of teaching. In today's episode, I’m diving into what the disillusionment phase…

When disruptions occur with a small group of students, the way you handle the situation is completely different than with whole class disruptions. Instead of punishing every student, I’m going to pro…

When interacting with students all day, it’s the defiance, disruptions, and attention-seeking behaviors that teachers tend to struggle with the most.

In today’s episode, I’m discussing the root cause…

I’ve said it many times before, but part of effective classroom management is your time management skills. Just like with most things, time management is a practice that will get better over time.

I’…

Spooky season is here, and as teachers, we know what that comes with, right? 🎃 Lots of Halloween energy! 🎃 In this episode, I’m giving you several ideas that you can use to make a Halloween class par…

Whether you’re a new or veteran teacher, it’s important to know how to manage your classroom more efficiently, which starts with time management. By streamlining your processes and routines, along wi…

In today’s world, technology is a constant in our lives, and its impact is growing rapidly. So, how can we continue to utilize technology to positively benefit our students?

In today’s episode, I’m s…

A trend that’s happening in education right now is the idea of teaching split grades. Whether this is the effect of Covid-related academic struggles or the new wave of teaching, more and more schools…

I’ve always found it interesting that our mind can trick us into thinking the opposite of what we know to be true when we’re stressed or in survival mode, which is exactly the stage you’re in at the …

I’m all about learning how to uplevel your classroom management system in all the different aspects of the classroom. I’ve always said that managing a classroom is more than just discipline and manag…

One thing I’ve dedicated the last few years to is researching and experimenting with mindfulness activities. Once I saw positive results from being intentional about mindfulness activities, I knew th…

With the rise in pressure that teachers face, it’s no wonder teacher anxiety is at an all-time high and a constant hurdle to deal with on a daily basis. Therefore, I want to give you what you need to…

Building a classroom community in the first weeks of school will set you up for success with genuine relationships all year long. 

In this episode, I'm providing you with a structure and clear outlin…

In this episode, I’m sharing four clear steps for laying the foundation of an effective classroom management plan.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-management-plan 

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When you’re a beginning teacher, you’re worried about implementing the most effective strategies, procedures, routines, and lesson plans. And while those are important aspects to teaching and classro…

We’ve been talking on the podcast lately about preparing for the new school year, especially as beginning teachers, and ways to feel ready when the school year begins. And one of the best ways to pre…