Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

By 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.

Episode Date
Should Teachers Use Rewards in Their Classrooms? Part Three: The Impact of Gamified Learning, Tangible and Intangible Rewards
Apr 24, 2024
Should Teachers Use Rewards in Their Classrooms? Part Two: The Impact of Rewards on Learning Motivation in Schools
Apr 17, 2024
Should Teachers Use Rewards in Their Classrooms? Part One: A Second Look at Six Beliefs about Classroom Rewards
Apr 10, 2024
Teacher Spring Cleaning Series Part Three: The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist
Apr 03, 2024
Teacher Spring Cleaning Series Part Two: How to Organize Your Filing Cabinet
Mar 27, 2024
Teacher Spring Cleaning Series Part One: How to Organize Your Teacher Desk
Mar 20, 2024
Can We Just Take a Breath? Proof that Mindset Matters
Mar 13, 2024
WOW Observation & Interview Lessons – Your 10-Point Checklist
Mar 06, 2024
How to Stop Yelling (and Use Your Voice More Effectively)
Feb 28, 2024
Understanding IEPs, 504s, and ELLs
Feb 21, 2024
Managing the Sunday Night Scaries
Feb 14, 2024
How Elementary Teachers Can Use ChatGPT to Save Time
Feb 07, 2024
How to Prepare for Field Trips: The Elementary Teacher's Guide
Jan 31, 2024
12 Ways to Manage ODD Students in Your Elementary Classroom
Jan 24, 2024
Achieving Work-Life Balance
Jan 17, 2024
Managing Defiant Students: What to Do When a Kid Says NO
Jan 10, 2024
Plan Your 100th Day of School with Me
Jan 03, 2024
Preparing Your Students for a Sub
Dec 27, 2023
Ask Dr. Lori's Husband
Dec 20, 2023
So Many Exciting Things!
Dec 13, 2023
My Sneaky Snowman’s Adventure: A Narrative Writing Project
Dec 06, 2023
10 Ways to Infuse Movement into Your Classroom for Better Engagement and Focus
Nov 29, 2023
Trauma-Informed Teaching: A Quick-Start Guide
Nov 22, 2023
Feeling Disillusioned About Teaching? Here's Why
Nov 15, 2023
Ultimate Student Engagement in Your Elementary Classroom: Part Two
Nov 08, 2023
Creative Strategies for Ultimate Student Engagement in Your Elementary Classroom: Part One
Nov 01, 2023
Supporting Autistic Students in Your Elementary Classroom
Oct 25, 2023
15 Ways to Use Task Cards in Your Elementary Classroom
Oct 18, 2023
How to Use Data to Drive Instruction
Oct 11, 2023
Understanding ADHD: 10 Strategies for Classroom Management
Oct 04, 2023
Mastering the Art of Giving Clear Directions in Elementary Classrooms
Sep 27, 2023
13 Strategies to Constructively Channel Your Chatty Class’s Energy and Enthusiasm
Sep 20, 2023
What to Do When You Have a Chatty Class: Part One
Sep 13, 2023
You're Doing Better Than You Think - Here's Proof
Sep 06, 2023
First Month of School Reminders & Mindset Shifts
Aug 30, 2023
When Things Don't Go as Planned
Aug 23, 2023
How to Manage Imposter Syndrome as a New Teacher
Aug 16, 2023
How to Improve Your Classroom Management with 2nd Year Teacher Natalie Sanfelippo
Aug 09, 2023
What Principals are REALLY Looking for During Observation Lessons
Aug 02, 2023
Interview Advice from a Principal: 5 Things Admin is Looking For During Interviews
Jul 26, 2023
Classroom Management Mastery Series Part Four: 7 Impulse Control Strategies That Work to Set Your Students Up For Success From the Start
Jul 19, 2023
Classroom Management Mastery Series Part Three: How to Stay Positive AND Consistently Deliver Natural Consequences
Jul 12, 2023
Classroom Management Mastery Series Part Two: "But My Kids Just Don't Care" 5 Strategies to Change That
Jul 05, 2023
Classroom Management Mastery Series Part One: How to Lay the Foundation for Your Classroom Management Plan in 4 Clear Steps
Jun 28, 2023
How to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Writing Instruction with Sara Marye
Jun 21, 2023
What if You Had $1,000 for Your New Classroom?
Jun 14, 2023
New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Five: Beth Bowe
Jun 07, 2023
New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Four: Kelsey Moody
May 31, 2023
New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Three: Teresa Grosboll
May 24, 2023
New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Two: Rebecca Stafford
May 17, 2023
New Teacher Spotlight Series Part One: Jenna Barron
May 10, 2023
Social Media Best Practices for New Teachers
May 03, 2023
Making the Shift from Student Teacher to Teacher
Apr 26, 2023
What If I’m Not Cut Out for Teaching?
Apr 19, 2023
Restorative Circles in Your Classroom: How to Get Started
Apr 12, 2023
How (and Why) to Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning Into Your Day
Apr 05, 2023
How to Talk to Your Admin & Co-Workers About Transferring Schools (& Get Reference Letters)
Mar 29, 2023
Top 10 Tips for Managing Spring Fever in Elementary
Mar 22, 2023
Testing Week in Elementary: How to Structure the Rest of Your Day after an Assessment
Mar 15, 2023
The Weeks Leading Up to Testing in Elementary: How to Calm & Prepare Students (& Why This Matters)
Mar 08, 2023
5 Must-Know Test Taking Strategies in Math for 2nd – 5th Grade
Mar 01, 2023
5 Must-Know Test Taking Strategies in Language Arts for 2nd – 5th Grade
Feb 22, 2023
10 Enrichment Ideas (for High Achieving Students in Math and ELA)
Feb 15, 2023
10 Simple & Easy Exit Ticket Ideas for Elementary Teachers
Feb 08, 2023
Maternity Leave: Your First 5 Steps
Feb 01, 2023
24 Fun & Easy Indoor Recess Activities for Elementary Classrooms
Jan 25, 2023
How to Support Your Speech & Language Students with Hallie Sherman
Jan 18, 2023
How Walt Disney Would Manage Your Classroom - Part Three
Jan 11, 2023
How Walt Disney Would Manage Your Classroom - Part Two
Jan 04, 2023
How Walt Disney Would Manage Your Classroom - Part One
Dec 28, 2022
Teachers Are Not Classroom Therapists with Elizabeth Peterson
Dec 21, 2022
15 Ways to Use Timers to Streamline Your Classroom Management
Dec 14, 2022
What to Do When Parents Say, “My Child Hates School!”
Dec 07, 2022
Teaching Today's Kids: Best Practices
Nov 30, 2022
How to Handle Missing Work & Absences
Nov 23, 2022
5 Planning Tips to to Help You Achieve Work-Life Balance
Nov 16, 2022
When You Get a New Student Mid-Year
Nov 09, 2022
Is Your Admin Supportive? How to Ask for the Help You Need
Nov 02, 2022
How to Reduce Overwhelm & Stop Imposter Syndrome
Oct 26, 2022
22 Halloween Class Party Games for Elementary Classrooms (& How to Manage Seasonal Halloween Energy)
Oct 19, 2022
How to Plan for a Sub (So You Can Take a Day Off)
Oct 12, 2022
How to Be Happier (& Enjoy Teaching More)
Oct 05, 2022
12 Ways to Keep the Rest of the Class on Task When You’re Working with Small Groups
Sep 28, 2022
Why You’re Struggling with Classroom Management: What Nobody Told You
Sep 21, 2022
How to Manage All That Student Data
Sep 14, 2022
How to Set Up Your Teacher Planning Binder: Your Essential Classroom Management Tool
Sep 07, 2022
What to Do When You Get Your Curriculum (and Start Freaking Out)
Aug 31, 2022
What to Do When You’re Asked to Change Grades at the Last Minute
Aug 24, 2022
5 Fantastic Activities for the First Weeks of School
Aug 17, 2022
How to Get Planned, Prepped, and Organized Without Working 24/7 with Stephanie Palovchik
Aug 10, 2022
14 Things to Tell Parents on the First Day of School
Aug 03, 2022
10 Must-Have Resources for First-Year Teachers
Jul 27, 2022
READY for the School Year with First-Year Teacher Kelsey Moody
Jul 18, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Level Up When You Have a Chatty Class
Jul 16, 2022
New Teacher Spotlight: Rebecca Stafford
Jul 13, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Maybe Box
Jul 09, 2022
How to Know if You’re Ready for the School Year
Jul 06, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: The Desk Fairy
Jul 02, 2022
Find Your Tribe & Prepare Ahead for Crazy Back-to-School Busy
Jun 29, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Lucky Ducks
Jun 25, 2022
Must-Have Class Jobs: The Key to Your Self-Running Classroom
Jun 22, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Use Yoga Chimes
Jun 18, 2022
How to Build Up Your Classroom Library Without Breaking the Bank
Jun 15, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: You Are My Sunshine
Jun 11, 2022
How to Prepare (& What to Bring) to Your Teacher Interview
Jun 08, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Friday Folders
Jun 04, 2022
52 Free Edutainment Science Lessons & Activities with Jerry Kolber
Jun 01, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Make Grading Easier with Hanging File Folders
May 28, 2022
New Teacher Training Series #8: Your Questions Answered about R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy
May 23, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Something to Smile About!
May 21, 2022
New Teacher Training Series #7: 10 Ways to Know if the Academy is Right for You
May 18, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Fantastic Hallway Behavior Part Two
May 14, 2022
New Teacher Training Series #6: Advice for New Teachers from First-Year Teacher Ashley O'Dell
May 11, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Fantastic Hallway Behavior
May 07, 2022
Spring New Teacher Series #5: Advice for New Teachers from a 2nd Year Teacher: TaiLi Matheny
May 04, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: End of Day Routine
Apr 30, 2022
Spring New Teacher Training Series #4: How to Get Started with & Make the Most Out of Small Groups in Reading with Alison Ryan & Sara Marye
Apr 27, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Rock-Star Ready Morning Routine
Apr 23, 2022
Spring New Teacher Training Series #3: Classroom Purchases with NO Regrets: What to Invest in for Your New Classroom
Apr 20, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: No More Running to Line Up
Apr 16, 2022
Spring New Teacher Training Series #2: Setting Up (or Re-Imagining) Your Classroom
Apr 13, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Magic Word
Apr 09, 2022
Spring New Teacher Training Series #1: 7 Creative Class Jobs
Apr 06, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Mystery Learner
Apr 02, 2022
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Teacher’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
Mar 30, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: The Trick to Keeping Elmer White Glue Fresh
Mar 26, 2022
15 Ways to Connect with Your Most Challenging Students
Mar 23, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Make-10 Attention-Getter
Mar 19, 2022
How to Help Struggling Readers in Your Classroom
Mar 16, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: No More Nameless Papers
Mar 12, 2022
How to Create a Calm-Down Corner in Your Classroom (& Ensure It Works)
Mar 09, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: The Reward Monitor
Mar 05, 2022
Natural Consequences: Part Two
Mar 02, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Use Sign Language
Feb 26, 2022
Natural Consequences: What Do You Do When Kids Don’t Listen?
Feb 23, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Ketchup, Mustard, & Pickles Folders
Feb 19, 2022
15 Tips for an Outstanding Teacher Interview Lesson
Feb 16, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Hand Sanitizer Bathroom Pass
Feb 12, 2022
Should I Quit Teaching in 2022? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
Feb 09, 2022
Classroom Management Hack: Cupcake Points
Feb 05, 2022
My Weight Loss Journey: How I Lost 30 Pounds (& Am Keeping It Off)
Feb 02, 2022
How to Utilize a TA in Your Classroom
Jan 26, 2022
How to Handle Critical Observation Feedback
Jan 19, 2022
5 Fantastic Podcasts for the Classroom (& Activities to Use with Them)
Jan 12, 2022
How to Reset Your Independent Reading in January (with Sara Marye)
Jan 05, 2022
9 Fun Ways to Get Parents Involved (Without Having Them in Your Classroom)
Dec 29, 2021
Set Up Centers the Easy Way: 10 Quick Steps
Dec 22, 2021
How to Handle Difficult Parents
Dec 15, 2021
The Disillusionment Phase: How to Get Relief Now
Dec 08, 2021
My Sneaky Snowman’s Adventure: A Narrative Writing Project
Dec 01, 2021
The Phases of First-Year Teaching
Nov 24, 2021
7 Ways to Support English Language Learners in Your Classroom
Nov 17, 2021
3 Strategies that Work with an Out-of-Control, Chatty Class
Nov 10, 2021
10 Ways to Uplift & Inspire Your Students this Thanksgiving Season
Nov 03, 2021
How to Build More White Space into Your Schedule
Oct 27, 2021
10 Fun & Creative Activities for Halloween Literature in Your Elementary Classroom
Oct 20, 2021
Morning Meetings – How to Do Them & Why They’re So Important
Oct 13, 2021
The Art & Practice of Separating School from Life
Oct 06, 2021
Pencil Management 101
Sep 29, 2021
How to Deal with Stress and Anxiety as a New Teacher
Sep 22, 2021
6 Ways to Make October Spooktacular
Sep 15, 2021
Top Tips for Substitute & Supply Teaching: Part Two
Sep 08, 2021
How Teachers Can Purposely Help Develop Kids’ Career Interests with Holly Sharp
Sep 01, 2021
Helping Kids Process Big Emotions: A Practical, 4-Step Approach
Aug 25, 2021
7 Hot Tips for Success this September
Aug 18, 2021
How to Fit in (& Stand Out) at Your New School
Aug 11, 2021
4 Ways to Create a Classroom Community that LOVES Reading
Aug 04, 2021
How to Plan for a Sub
Jul 28, 2021
6 Steps to Becoming the Teacher You've Always Dreamed of Being
Jul 21, 2021
12 Must-Haves for Your New Elementary Classroom
Jul 14, 2021
Confidence Crushers
Jul 07, 2021
Desk Pets in Your Classroom
Jun 30, 2021
7 Fantastic Classroom Management Hacks
Jun 23, 2021
How to Organize All Those Ideas for Your First Classroom
Jun 16, 2021
Bridging the Gap Between College & Your First Classroom
Jun 09, 2021
3 Summer Must-Reads for New Teachers
Jun 02, 2021
How to Choose a Classroom Theme
May 26, 2021
Your Most Burning Questions Answered
May 19, 2021
5 Ways to Get R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy for FREE!
May 12, 2021
How to Build Relationships with Your Students
May 05, 2021
How to Create Fantastic Parent Relationships
Apr 28, 2021
4 Keys to Ultimate Student Engagement
Apr 21, 2021
4 Classroom Management Mistakes New Teachers Make
Apr 14, 2021
How to Feel Instantly More Confident as a New Teacher
Apr 07, 2021
What Your Principal is (Really) Looking for in a New Teacher
Mar 31, 2021
3 Secrets to Using Your Portfolio Effectively During Your Teacher Interview
Mar 24, 2021
3 Interview Questions that Might Throw You Off (& How to Answer Them)
Mar 17, 2021
Coping with Covid: 106
Mar 10, 2021
The Exceptional Data Framework with Dawn Ellis
Mar 03, 2021
My Top 11 Tips for Substitute and Supply Teachers 104
Feb 24, 2021
Success as a Student Teacher 103
Feb 17, 2021
Your Voice is the Secret: 102
Feb 10, 2021
She Was Featured in Forbes: 101
Feb 03, 2021
My Favorite 100th Day of School Ideas
Jan 27, 2021
How to Talk to Students about Traumatic News Events: 099
Jan 20, 2021
Developing Your Bag of Classroom Management Tricks 098
Jan 13, 2021
How to Help Students Deal with Trauma and Grief 097
Jan 06, 2021
Why Vision Boards are Especially Meaningful for Students this Year 096
Dec 30, 2020
Class Auction and Home Communication Books 095
Dec 23, 2020
When You are Hired Mid-Year 094
Dec 16, 2020
Fast Finisher Challenges that Are NOT Busywork 093
Dec 09, 2020
Classroom Management 101
Dec 02, 2020
Become Your Students’ Favorite Teacher this Holiday Season 091
Nov 25, 2020
IPP’s, IEP’s and Interventions 090
Nov 18, 2020
Infusing Imagination into Your Teaching 089
Nov 11, 2020
4 Steps to Get Shy Kids to Engage & Participate 088
Nov 04, 2020
How to Stop Doubting Yourself 087
Oct 28, 2020
When You Need to Teach a Subject You Hate 086
Oct 21, 2020
Teaching Writing (Online or In-Person) 085
Oct 14, 2020
Why You're So Tired 084
Oct 07, 2020
A Gentle Reminder for Exhausted Teachers 083
Sep 30, 2020
5 Ways to Keep Kiddos Engaged & Inspired in October 082
Sep 23, 2020
How to Handle Critical, Angry Parents 081
Sep 16, 2020
What is Fair? 080
Sep 09, 2020
7 Ways to Create Community with Peers
Sep 02, 2020
20 Awesome Class Rewards when Teaching Online 078
Aug 26, 2020
Dealing with Haters 077
Aug 19, 2020
How to Manage Stress & Uncertainty 076
Aug 12, 2020
4 Things My Mom Taught Me about Working with Children 075
Aug 05, 2020
Considering Home-Schooling Students This Year? 074
Jul 29, 2020
How to Connect with Your Students 073
Jul 22, 2020
Create a Caring Classroom Community in the First Week of School 072
Jul 15, 2020
How to Get Confident on Video When Teaching Online 071
Jul 08, 2020
Social Distancing In Classrooms 070
Jul 01, 2020
Classroom Management in a COVID Classroom 069
Jun 24, 2020
Re-Opening Schools in a COVID World 068
Jun 17, 2020
How to Prepare for a New School Year with Distance Learning 067
Jun 10, 2020
10 Things I Wish Somebody had Told Me in My First Year of Teaching 066
Jun 03, 2020
How to Prepare for Your First Year of Teaching 065
May 27, 2020
How to Be Confident when Communicating with Parents 064
May 20, 2020
Your First Classroom 063
May 13, 2020
Why My Students Listened to Me
May 06, 2020
Classroom Management 101
Apr 29, 2020
How to Dress as a Teacher 060
Apr 22, 2020
How to Get Relief from "I'm Not Doing Enough" when Teaching from Home 059
Apr 15, 2020
How to Deal with Uncertainty and Fear during COVID-19 058
Apr 08, 2020
How to Prepare for a Successful Elementary School Interview 057
Apr 01, 2020
5 Classroom-Tested Ways to Inspire and Engage Student Writers 056
Mar 25, 2020
54 Best Online Resources for Teachers & Parents During COVID-19
Mar 22, 2020
How to Inspire and Support Struggling Readers 055
Mar 18, 2020
How to Give Directions 054
Mar 11, 2020
How to Handle Difficult Students in Your Classroom 053
Mar 04, 2020
How to Stop Tattling in Your Classroom 052
Feb 26, 2020
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Teachers 051
Feb 19, 2020
5 Great Ways to Spice Up Boring Curriculum 050
Feb 12, 2020
Dispelling the "I'm Not (Doing) Enough" Myth 049
Feb 05, 2020
Valentine's Day & R.A.K. Week 048
Jan 29, 2020
Why I Left the Classroom 047
Jan 22, 2020
How to Stay Motivated and Focused When it Feels Hard 046
Jan 15, 2020
How to Create Vision Boards with Your Students 045
Jan 08, 2020
Narrative and Opinion Writing with Learning Experiments 044
Jan 01, 2020
10 Ways to Love Up Your Kiddos 043
Dec 25, 2019
What Students Want in a Teacher 042
Dec 18, 2019
How to Be Confident as a New Teacher 041
Dec 11, 2019
12 Creative Holiday Gifts for Your Students 040
Dec 04, 2019
When You Want to Quit 039
Nov 27, 2019
How to Make Friends at a New School 038
Nov 20, 2019
How to Differentiate Any Lesson 037
Nov 13, 2019
Your Classroom Management Re-Start 036
Nov 06, 2019
How to Create Simple, Effective Learning Centers for Any Subject 035
Oct 30, 2019
Ultimate Student Engagement 034
Oct 23, 2019
Got a Chatty Class? 033
Oct 16, 2019
How to Best Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences 032
Oct 09, 2019
7 Quality Thanksgiving Activities that Teach Gratitude 031
Oct 02, 2019
10 Best Halloween Books 030
Sep 25, 2019
12 Transition Ideas 029
Sep 18, 2019
12 Best Ideas to Calm Students 028
Sep 11, 2019
Freedom from Grading Overwhelm 027
Sep 04, 2019
Planning Perfection 026
Aug 28, 2019
Sunday Night Anxiety 025
Aug 21, 2019
Getting Sick Sucks 024
Aug 14, 2019
14 Things to Do When You Only Have One Week to Get Ready 023
Aug 07, 2019
How to Prepare for Meet the Teacher Night 022
Jul 31, 2019
The First Day of School Welcome Packet 021
Jul 24, 2019
My 10 Favorite Books for the First Weeks of School 020
Jul 17, 2019
10 Fantastic First Week of School Activities 019
Jul 10, 2019
How to Prepare for Your First Day and Week of School 018
Jul 03, 2019
How to Create Your Classroom Management Plan 017
Jun 26, 2019
16 Cheap, Free, and Creative Ways to Get Books for Your Classroom Library 016
Jun 19, 2019
Best Classroom Theme Ever 015
Jun 12, 2019
6 Things to Do This Summer to Ensure You are Ready for Your First Year 014
Jun 05, 2019
They're Just Little: That's Why You Aren't Their Friend 013
May 29, 2019
The Best 6 Games to Play with Your Students 012
May 22, 2019
8 Things to Do Before You Leave School for the Summer 011
May 15, 2019
12 Ways to Leave School at School 010
May 08, 2019
The BEST Classroom Management Technique EVER 009
May 01, 2019
25 Fun and Easy Ways to Manage Spring Fever 008
Apr 24, 2019
BEST End of the Year Student Gifts_007
Apr 17, 2019
How Walt Disney Would Manage Your Classroom Part 3 006
Apr 10, 2019
How Walt Disney Would Manage Your Classroom: Part 2 005
Apr 03, 2019
How Walt Disney Would Manage Your Classroom: Part 1 004
Mar 27, 2019
Beginning Teachers: What's the Problem Here? 001
Mar 13, 2019
Reduce Overwhelm in Less than 10 Min 002
Mar 13, 2019
The Magic of Five-Minute Field Trips 003
Mar 13, 2019