Synopsis
Welcome to Beginning Teacher Talk, the weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lori Friesen, where we talk about all of the stuff you wish you learned in college about teaching elementary school. Each week, we feature ideas and topics that have been classroom-tested and actually work, including amazing classroom management techniques, organizational tips and strategies, creative ways to motivate your students, how to work with colleagues successfully, seasonal gems, and how to de-stress and eliminate the overwhelm that too often accompanies your first years of teaching.
Episodes
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15 Nonverbal Cues Every Teacher Needs to Know
11/12/2024 Duration: 27minAre you tired of straining your voice and managing a noisy classroom? In this episode, I’m sharing how nonverbal cues can transform your classroom management. Silent signals can lower noise levels, create a calmer environment, and save your voice. Tune in to learn 15 practical examples of nonverbal cues to add to your teaching toolkit! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/nonverbal-cues Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 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/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're
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All Behavior is Communication: 12 Easy Ways to Build Connections with Your Students
04/12/2024 Duration: 28minTeachers in my Classroom Management Club always ask for strategies to help handle student behaviors, which is why classroom management is such a hot topic on this podcast. While I will continue to provide you with new tips you can use in your classroom, in today’s episode, I want to reiterate a perspective that will change how you address behavior issues with your students. Although student behaviors can be challenging, it’s important to remember that all behavior is communication. Since students are trying to tell us something, it’s our job as educators to figure out what that something is, and it all starts with building strong connections. Today I’m sharing 12 practical and easy ways to build connections with your students. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/behavior-is-communication Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset “Teacher-Student Relationships: Impact of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports”: https://files.er
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How to Guarantee You Will Master Your Classroom Management
27/11/2024 Duration: 34minCountless 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 management system specific to your needs. And while all of those small and consistent changes add up to huge results, there’s one thing missing to mastering your classroom management: your mindset. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the importance of believing in yourself and your ability to persevere during difficult times in the classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/master-your-classroom-management Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset James Wedmore's "Mind Your Business" Podcast: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/ Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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When You Have a Million Interruptions in a Day - How to Still Teach & Keep Kids Focused
20/11/2024 Duration: 24minWhether 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, interruptions are a constant in the classroom. In today’s episode, I’m going to share some very concrete strategies and a few mindset reminders that will keep you teaching and your students focused when interruptions occur. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teaching-with-interruptions Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk 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 pos
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When Is It Time to Involve Admin for Help with a Challenging Student?
13/11/2024 Duration: 28minAs 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 the steps to take so you can confidently know what to do before reaching out to administration for help and signs for when they need to intervene right away. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/involve-admin Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk 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
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How Gratitude Positively Impacts Learning: 7 Thanksgiving Activities that Teach Gratitude
06/11/2024 Duration: 29minWith 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 shows what can happen when you cultivate a genuine attitude of gratitude amongst your students and seven ideas to implement in your classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/gratitude-and-learning "Raising Children With an Attitude of Gratitude" Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/raising-children-with-an-attitude-of-gratitude-1387839251?tesla=y "Grateful Schools, Happy Schools" Article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/grateful_schools_happy_schools "11 Tips for Instilling True Gratitude in Your Students" Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/11-tips-for-instilling-true-gratitude-in-your-kids_b_4708019?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAbtz-FWgv_9kkAHuq4rOPJ3Gfq4Ix2g1lntUTdAwU-1eqCeZHOWnfTrWxHSD8SpOJwQFZP1uKz0-DJCwByu1v
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Feeling Disenchanted with Teaching? You Aren’t Alone
30/10/2024 Duration: 32minWhen 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 is and then providing you with practical strategies that will help you get relief. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/disillusionment-phase-2 Chatty Class Rescue Bundle: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/rescuebundleSP Phases of First-Year Teaching by Ellen Moir: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4298/JCPS/4089317/Phases_of_First_Year_Teachers.pdf Sleep and Mental Health Article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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 L
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When 4 Students Constantly Disrupt Your Lesson
23/10/2024 Duration: 28minWhen 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 provide you with strategies that will turn those individual interruptions back into focused work. With my five step process, you will walk away with techniques that you can use to manage those behaviors that will ultimately bring more peace to your classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/constant-interruptions Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so
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Handling Challenging Behaviors with Confidence
16/10/2024 Duration: 26minWhen 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 causes of those challenging behaviors and practical strategies so you can address behavioral struggles during your school day. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/handling-challenging-behaviors Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk 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 to leave you
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8 Ways to Maximize Instructional Time Throughout the School Day
09/10/2024 Duration: 27minI’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’ve come up with some time-saving hacks that you can start using in your classroom. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 8 ways you can start maximizing your instructional time throughout your school day. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/time-saving-hacks Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk 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! Yo
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My Favorite Class Halloween Party Games for Elementary
02/10/2024 Duration: 26minSpooky season is here, and as teachers, we know what that comes with, right?
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10 Time-Saving Tips for Elementary Teachers
25/09/2024 Duration: 29minWhether 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 with learning ways to work smarter, not harder, you can achieve a work-life balance and prioritize your life outside the classroom. To help you achieve this, I’m sharing 10 time-saving tips for teachers that you can apply in your classroom today. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/time-saving-tips-for-teachers Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grat
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How to Integrate Technology to Differentiate Learning in Elementary
18/09/2024 Duration: 27minIn 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 sharing strategies on how to differentiate using technology with your students. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/differentiation-using-technology Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk 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 to leave your review now (and be entered into our d
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Teaching a Split Grade: 10 Helpful Tips
11/09/2024 Duration: 27minA 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 are moving toward this teaching style, and teachers need to be informed. To help you thrive and enjoy teaching split grades, I’m sharing 10 helpful tips for you to plan and implement in your classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/split-grades Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk 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! You
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3 Mindset Reminders for the First Weeks of School
04/09/2024 Duration: 22minI’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 beginning of the school year. But I don’t want you to go down that spiral and start the year off on a negative note, but instead, positively. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 mindset shifts and reminders for you to remember at the start of the school year. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/growth-mindset-for-teachers Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would
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Quick Lunch & Snack Ideas for Busy Teachers
28/08/2024 Duration: 24minI’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 managing student behaviors, so having healthy lunches for busy teachers is part of having effective classroom management. In today’s episode, I’m sharing healthy lunches and snack ideas for busy teachers that will eliminate your decision fatigue and keep you full and satisfied throughout the day. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/healthy-lunches-for-busy-teachers Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset New Masterclass - How to Get Ready for the School Year in 5 Weeks or Less: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready 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:
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5 Easy Mindfulness Activities For Elementary Teachers & Students
21/08/2024 Duration: 22minOne 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 this would benefit not only teachers but also their students. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing five easy mindfulness activities for elementary teachers and students. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/mindfulness-activities Buy my new book, Dear New Teacher, Here’s Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step Ready for School Roadmap Book for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you
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Anti-Anxiety Toolbox for Elementary Teachers: Setting the Foundation for Calm
14/08/2024 Duration: 28minWith 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 calm your stress and anxiety so that you can feel and experience peace. In today’s episode, I’m sharing techniques and strategies that you can use to set the foundation for calm and healthy ways to manage your teacher anxiety. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teacher-anxiety Buy my new book, Dear New Teacher, Here’s Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step Ready for School Roadmap Book for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/beginningteachertalk
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How to Create a Classroom Community in the First Weeks of School
07/08/2024 Duration: 35minBuilding 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 outline of what you need to do by sharing five ways you can create a positive classroom community at the beginning of the school year. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-community Buy my new book, Dear New Teacher, Here’s Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step Ready for School Roadmap Book for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 New Masterclass - How to Get Ready for the School Year in 5 Weeks or Less: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset 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/begi
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How to Establish Your Classroom Management Plan at the Beginning of the School Year
31/07/2024 Duration: 33minIn 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 Buy my new book, Dear New Teacher, Here’s Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step Ready for School Roadmap Book for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 New Masterclass - How to Get Ready for the School Year in 5 Weeks or Less: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset Participate in the Beginning Teacher Talk Summer Contest: https://forms.gle/Dj5n3UCtRKZ1kCvk6 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/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling ex