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Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers Dr. Lori Friesen, Elementary Classroom Management Tips for New Teachers
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"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.
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Mastering the Art of Giving Clear Directions in Elementary Classrooms
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 raising my hand very, very high!
This was challenging for me when I was in the classroom, and it took me a few years to figure out what I needed to do to fix this issue. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 15 strategies that help you master the art of giving clear directions in elementary classrooms.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/giving-clear-directions
Free Download! The Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist
Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club
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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 draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677
I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.
Xo Lori
P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist -
13 Strategies to Constructively Channel Your Chatty Class’s Energy and Enthusiasm
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 focused on the lesson or activities. It’s important for students to recognize when their chatter is disruptive, but on the flip side, sometimes students’ chatter means engagement and a sign of learning. Today I’m sharing 13 chatty class strategies that will help you to see how chatter can actually become a valuable tool in your classroom.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/chatty-class-strategies
Free Download! The Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist
Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club
Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: 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/
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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 draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677
I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.
Xo Lori
P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist -
What to Do When You Have a Chatty Class: Part One
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 positive outlook. In order to do so, implement strategic strategies that redirect their talkative behavior towards productivity. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 15 strategies to use with your students that mitigate any potential negative impacts while embracing the positive aspects of a chatty class.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/chatty-class-solutions
Free Download! The Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist
Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club
Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: 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/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 draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677
I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.
Xo Lori
P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist -
You're Doing Better Than You Think - Here's Proof
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 that happens, we begin to doubt ourselves which leads to comparing ourselves to more experienced teachers.
Likewise, as new teachers, we’re often told that our skills and quality instruction isn’t to the standards of those veteran teachers. However, I’m here to tell you the exact opposite! The findings from a new study in Australia Education Researcher will give you the positivity you’ve been searching for.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/better-than-you-think
The New Teacher’s Back to School Shopping List: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/back%20to%20school%20shopping%20list
Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club
Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: 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/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 draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677
I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.
Xo Lori
P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist -
First Month of School Reminders & Mindset Shifts
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 way to start school. Instead, there are things you can do, such as gentle reminders and mindset shifts, to reframe your thinking with a positive mindset. I’ll walk you through some of these strategies today.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/first-month-of-school
The New Teacher’s Back to School Shopping List: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/back%20to%20school%20shopping%20list
Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club
Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: 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/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 draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677
I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.
Xo Lori
P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist -
When Things Don't Go as Planned
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 don’t go as you planned them? That brings us to a whole new level of stress.
But what if that unplanned moment brought you clarity? As crazy as that might be, it’s true! I believe that the gifts we need in life are actually revealed when things don’t go as we planned. I have my own personal experience with embracing the unexpected that I'm sharing with you, along with how this idea applies to you and your classroom right now.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/go-as-planned
Submit your teaching story for my book: https://forms.gle/3KaMJzDgLD6Tvd4n9
Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club
Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: 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/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 draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677
I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.
Xo Lori
P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist
Customer Reviews
Awesome Podcast
I am an experienced teacher that has been helping beginning teachers for almost 20 years. If you are a new teacher then this podcast is a goldmine of treasures, ideas, suggestions, helpful lists, and some of the best freebies I've seen in my 30+ years of teaching. If you do one important first step as beginning teacher, then subscribe to this podcast. You will learn so much and hear what is most important to remember. I am listening and still learning. Great job Dr. Lori Friesen!
Truly a Beginner Teacher Talk for First Year Teachers!!
I enjoy her podcast !! I am a second year substitute teacher and in the process of becoming a first year teacher so I am using this as my additional learning source to learn from. I also bought her academy course, and I don’t regret joining her Academy for New Teachers. It’s been super helpful. I appreciate all the hard work that Dr. Lori does to help new teachers. She’s incredible!! ~ Maricruz Parra
4 part PD
These PD have been great. The regular episodes are also super helpful. My First week back at school and you would think I have done this for years 🙂
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