Beginning Teacher Talk

I grew up knowing that I wanted to be a teacher, and after more than 20 years in this profession, I now understand that although I eventually left the classroom, that didn't mean that I stopped being a teacher. Maybe you're wondering if you are going to be a "lifer" and stay with teaching your entire career, or if maybe teaching inside an elementary classroom may be a stepping stone for you for something else. This episode will help you to get clear about what it is you really want - and encourage you not to consider leaving the classroom until you've given this dream an honest, fair chance. To access the complete show notes for this episode, go to: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/why-i-left-the-classroom   If you're struggling with mastering your classroom management, learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/g

If you're an elementary teacher in your first few years of teaching and you're having a hard time staying motivated because it feels really hard, this show is for you. I've been there, I know how hard it is - and better yet, I know what you can do to find relief right away so you can get on with becoming the teacher you've always dreamed of being.  Join me in this week's show, where I share my own personal strategies for staying in the game and giving it my all, even when it feels like the last thing I want to be doing.

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 practicing essential writing skills.  To learn the seven steps to create vision boards with your students, sit back with a hot cup of something delicious (if you're reading this in the winter, that is), and let me walk you through, step-by-step, how to get started right away! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-create-vision-boards Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifr

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 optimal learning. In plain English, that meant doing small things like working in different spaces around the classroom or changing the kinds of lighting we were using in our classroom to see how that impacted students' ability to focus. These changes led to some pretty inspired writing for my students - so much so, that I decided I needed to create a writing unit for you that you can try in your classroom, too!  To get the Show Notes for this episode, just go to: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/learning-experiments  Check out related products on my TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk Connect with me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teach

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 with your favorite beverage and let's talk about the true spirit of the holiday season - and how to make your kiddos feel the magic all year long.

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 some of their answers! Get the complete show notes by clicking here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/what-students-want-in-a-teacher Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk  Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/  Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlorifriesen  If you are getting great value from the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave

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 new teacher: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-be-confident Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence  Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just cl

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 holiday season! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/12holidaygifts Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here t

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 want to continue in this profession.  I get it. I've been there. So, get comfy and let's talk about what to do next - specifically, 6 ways that you can get re-inspired now. Show Notes:  https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/when-you-want-to-quit

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. However, take it from a girl who moved every 2 years growing up... I know a thing or two about making your new school feel like home! Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-make-friends-at-a-new-school Get access to Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence 

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: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-differentiate-any-lesson  Get access to Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence

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-management-re-start  Get access to Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence    

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.drlorifriesen.com/blog/learningcenters  Get access to Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence

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 Management Style quiz here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/ultimate-student-engagement 

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.com/blog/chatty-class 

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 learned over the years that can set you up for having some of the best parent teacher conferences possible. To help break this down, step-by-step, I’ve divided this episode into three sections: things to do before conferences, what to do during conferences, and what to do following conferences. Get the complete show notes (and the awesome freebie for this episode:  The Parent Teacher Conferences Success Packet) here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/conferences 

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 notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/thanksgiving 

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 notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/10-best-halloween-books 

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://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/12-transition-routine-ideas 

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 classroom! Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/12-best-ideas-to-calm-students