237 episodes
Beginning Teacher Talk Dr. Lori Friesen
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4.8 • 116 Ratings
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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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Top 10 Tips for Managing Spring Fever in Elementary
Spring fever is hitting classrooms everywhere. The warmer the weather gets, the more restless students are becoming. If we’re being honest, as teachers, we’re probably feeling the same way!
With spring fever often comes challenging behaviors and very short attention spans. You still have a few months left in the school year, so how can you push forward and keep students engaged and motivated? I’m here for you. I’ve dedicated this entire episode to giving you ten fun and simple tips to manage spring fever in your classroom.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/managing-spring-fever
Sign up for my FREE masterclass, What They Don't Teach You in College About Setting Up and Organizing Your Classroom, Preparing for the School year, & Creating a Positive Classroom Management Plan That Works: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass
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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)!
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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 -
Testing Week in Elementary: How to Structure the Rest of Your Day after an Assessment
What do I do with my students for the rest of the day after taking a big test? Should I play a movie? Have extended recess? Review content? 🤔
If these are questions that you have, today’s episode is for you. This marks part four in a four-part series about how to prepare your students for standardized testing. Throughout the episode, I’m sharing five ideas on how to structure the rest of your day after testing.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/testing-week
Sign up for my FREE masterclass, What They Don't Teach You in College About Setting Up and Organizing Your Classroom, Preparing for the School year, & Creating a Positive Classroom Management Plan That Works: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass
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 -
The Weeks Leading Up to Testing in Elementary: How to Calm & Prepare Students (& Why This Matters)
This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our conversation about how to prepare your students for state standardized testing. In part one of this series, episode 232, we talked about test-taking strategies in language arts. In part two, episode 233, I shared test-taking strategies in math. I recommend going back and listening to those episodes first if you haven’t already!
Now it’s time to focus specifically on how we can calm, prepare, and inspire your students for assessments in the weeks leading up to testing. I’m sharing five strategies that you can use to do just that.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/calm-and-prepare-students
Sign up for my FREE masterclass, What They Don't Teach You in College About Setting Up and Organizing Your Classroom, Preparing for the School year, & Creating a Positive Classroom Management Plan That Works: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass
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 -
5 Must-Know Test Taking Strategies in Math for 2nd – 5th Grade
Does the idea of standardized testing leave you feeling stressed? You’re not alone, and that’s why this week we are going to be continuing our four-part series on test taking strategies for second to fifth graders.
Last week, inside episode 232, we focused on effective and simple test taking strategies for students in Language Arts. This week I’m sharing five more of these helpful strategies, but this time they are specifically for math tests. Math assessments can bring a whole new set of challenges for students (confusing word problems, I’m looking at you! 👀) but these strategies will give your students the tools they need to perform well.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/test-taking-strategies-math
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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 -
5 Must-Know Test Taking Strategies in Language Arts for 2nd – 5th Grade
It’s that time of year again. Spring is quickly approaching, and that means that all kinds of testing is just around the corner. With testing comes long days, anxious students, and stressed out teachers. 😵💫
I want you to have all the tools you need in order to feel confident in teaching your students effective test taking strategies. That’s why this episode is kicking off a 4-part series all about super practical ways that you can help your students feel prepared, empowered, and less anxious when it comes to test taking. Today’s episode will focus on four simple test taking strategies for Language Arts assessments.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/test-taking-strategies
Take my FREE quiz to receive your curated podcast playlist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/playlist
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 -
10 Enrichment Ideas (for High Achieving Students in Math and ELA)
Teaching a class full of students means that you’re always going to have a wide range of ability levels. Over the years, we’ve talked on this podcast about effective ways to support your students who are struggling academically. However, I’ll bet that you also have students who are high-achieving, which can lead to a new set of challenges for you as the teacher.
I have ten fun, simple, and creative ways that you can challenge and enrich your students who are performing above grade level. These ideas will allow high achieving students to continue to grow, spark their engagement, and give us a better understanding of what they’re capable of.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/enrichment-ideas
Take my FREE quiz to receive your curated podcast playlist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/playlist
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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
You need this podcast!
This podcast is seriously awesome. I’ve been listening for about a year now and as I’m starting my first year of teaching, I feel confident and prepared! Dr. Lori has so much wisdom, I’ve learned so much. If you’re a teacher, this is a must listen!
Beyond Grateful
First - I never leave reviews for anything - however, I had to leave a review for this podcast.
The Beginning Teacher Talk podcast AND Dr. Friesen’s R.E.A.D.Y Academy has removed so much anxiety and stress I had about starting my first year of teaching. My college successfully prepared me to teach lessons and the provided the know-how to understand and break down the standards. My student teaching experience taught me more about how NOT to run a classroom rather than providing valuable insight from seasoned teachers. I knew what I wanted my classroom to look like, but didn’t know how to get there. I was always searching for podcasts to gain tips and tricks for new teachers, but never really found anything. Fortunately, I eventually stumbled across this podcast and it’s changed everything.
I feel Dr. Friesen is literally a beginning teacher lifesaver. I feel so confident that I can succeed because I am following the clear steps outlined in the Academy and I am constantly making notes in a resource binder I created.
I don’t want to come across as overly “gushing” in my review but the podcast and the Academy has been is this important to me. I am more prepared than I ever would have been for my first school year. I highly encourage you supplement this podcast with the Academy. You will not regret your decision!
First year!
I have been in the classroom setting for years but this is my first year as a classroom teacher!! I’m so excited and thankful for your advice as I get to begin with a blank slate!!