Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

As teachers, we’re not responsible for diagnosing a child with ADHD, but sometimes we are the first to notice and identify early warning signs. So if you do notice some of these behaviors or tendenci…

Raise your hand if you think you’re being crystal clear when giving directions, but afterwards find yourself answering multiple questions about the instructions you just gave. If you’re like me, I’m …

Do you have a chatty class this year? In last week’s episode, episode 261, I shared 15 troubleshooting strategies to help figure out how you can prevent the chatter when your students need to be focu…

Having a chatty class can definitely be a challenge, but also viewed as a blessing. If you have already learned that you have a chatty class, it’s best to reframe your thinking to reflect a more posi…

If you’re a few weeks into the new school year, the harsh realities of teacher responsibilities and a constant overwhelming amount of stress have probably already sunk in. And unfortunately, when tha…

When you begin a new school year, there’s so much that you need to do that you can often feel overwhelmed which can lead to working too much and thoughts of self-doubt. But that mindset is not the wa…

As teachers, we’re natural planners, both professionally and personally. That’s why it gives us immense stress when aspects of our life aren’t planned, so can you imagine what it’s like when things d…

You’ve spent four years working towards your degree, completing student teaching, and now you finally have your own classroom. But even with all this excitement you’re feeling, thoughts of imposter s…

When you take the steps to do what you need to do and make the changes you need to make, you can create a classroom you truly love. New teachers can feel so empowered and confident when they have the…

Observation lessons are nerve-wracking, especially for new teachers. It can be hard to know exactly what principals are looking for when they’re observing, which can lead to additional stress. I know…

Whether you are a new teacher looking to land your first teaching position or a veteran teacher looking to make a change, interviewing can be incredibly nerve-wracking. You may feel like you have no …

Are you ready to say goodbye to blurting, tantrums, and interruptions? These are challenges that every teacher faces and they have only increased in the recent years post-COVID. We’ve all tried thing…

Amazing classroom management starts on the very first day of school. We all know building genuine relationships, focusing on the positive, and consistently reinforcing natural consequences is key to …

How can I effectively manage my classroom when my students just don’t care about praise or natural consequences? This is a question that so many teachers have. If you’ve found yourself asking this qu…

Are you worried about classroom management when you take on your own classroom in the Fall? If that’s you, this 4 part mini-series is perfect for thinking through how you are going to plan and implem…

Which subject are you least excited to teach? Is it writing? If so, you are in good company! Many new (and experienced) teachers find teaching writing to be challenging. So if you are just starting o…

What would you do if you were given $1,000 to spend on your classroom? 🤯 I’m sure your mind is filled with ideas of everything you want in your classroom to help it run more smoothly, engage students…

The path to your first job as a teacher may not go how you expect it to and that is absolutely okay! Sometimes the unexpected and nontraditional paths lead to an amazing opportunity. That’s how my gu…

There is something so comforting about hearing another teacher share about their struggles, what they’ve gone through, and how they worked through the challenges they’ve faced. It helps us feel less …

You got your first year of teaching out of the way but you are realizing that you just survived the year and you are ready to up your game in year two. Been there, done that! That is why I am so exci…