Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you know that I recommend that you do a monthly newsletter for parents every single month of the school year. However, when it comes to that first day of school, you need a welcome packet that contains all kinds of information that parents need, and want, to know! I have 14 specific things that you absolutely need to tell parents on that first d...

Nobody talks about how much time and effort it really takes to set up your first classroom! It's a lot of work. If you are a first-year teacher, one way that I can help you get prepared for the upcoming school year is to tell you about 10 must-have resources that will set yourself up for success. Having these resources is going to help you reduce a lot of the stress and overwhelm of having to crea...

Are you a beginning teacher getting ready for your very first year of teaching? If so, you're going to love today's episode because I am talking to Kelsey Moody, who is also preparing for the upcoming school year. Kelsey is from West Virginia, and will be teaching fourth grade this fall. She is also a student in my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy. She has been going through the program with us for t...

This week's classroom management hack is an amazing hack to use at the beginning of the school year to help your students all get on track towards building a fantastic classroom community. Sign up for my free masterclass, What They Don't Teach You in College About Preparing for the School Year and Creating a Classroom Management Plan That Actually Works:  https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass...

I have a special treat for you in today's episode because I am interviewing one of my R.E.A.D.Y for School Academy students, Rebecca Stafford. Becca just finished her first year of teaching first grade and is on the podcast to share her experience with you. You'll hear Rebecca's advice for new teachers, what her biggest takeaways from the Academy were, and more. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifries...

Do you have students who constantly bring toys to school that end up being a big distraction? This week's classroom management hack will help!  Sign up for my free masterclass, What They Don't Teach You in College About Preparing for the School Year and Creating a Classroom Management Plan That Actually Works:  https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass If you are enjoying these classroom managemen...

If you're a new teacher, do you feel ready for the upcoming school year?   After student teaching, we quickly realize that much of the theory that we learned in college is much more difficult to apply. We start to see the gaps in what we learned in our university classes and how things actually play out inside the classroom. Still, we have a vision in our heads of how we're going to be an amazing...

This week's classroom management hack is a fun way to add a little magic to your students' day (and encourage clean desks)! Sign up for my free masterclass, What They Don't Teach You in College About Preparing for the School Year and Creating a Classroom Management Plan That Actually Works: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes,...

The following sentence just might qualify as the understatement of the century...I think we might have a tendency to underestimate how hard it is to be a teacher when we've never had our own classroom before. The truth is, we just don't realize how demanding this profession is until we're in it. So, with a new school year is approaching, I want to share the importance of finding your tribe and how...

Today's classroom management hack is a super cute one, and a great way of randomly selecting a student to answer questions. If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me  @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/lucky-ducks Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom...

Class jobs can make a huge impact on your classroom when implemented with intention. They are a way to build community, they give students responsibility, and they take a lot of the work off your plate as a teacher! In this episode I'm sharing why I love giving every single student a class job, and how it is the key to a self-running classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/self-r...

I'm all about finding simple ways to get students' attention quickly and finding creative ways to give our students a reset if they're getting a little chatty. Today's classroom management hack is an easy way to create a sense of calm and peace in your classroom!  If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instag...

What are the best books to get for my classroom? How do I start a classroom library from scratch without spending all of my money?! These are questions that I get asked all the time in my work with beginning elementary teachers…and for good reason! I mean, holy cow, looking at a bunch of empty bookshelves is intimidating, and probably causing you to see dollar signs. So today, we're going to talk...

This week's classroom management hack is called  You Are My Sunshine , and it's such a fun and easy way to build positivity into your classroom.  If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me  @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/you-are-my-sunshine Down...

Many of you are in the final stretch for the school year, while others have graduated and are on the job search. So today, we're going to be talking about what I recommend you bring to your elementary teaching interviews. I'm also going to give you some great tips for how you can best prepare so that you can walk into that interview feeling confident and ready.  Show Notes: https://www.drlorifries...

This week's classroom management hack is one that will help you streamline and simplify your grading process! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me  @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/friday-folders Download your FREE Interview Guide: https://w...

If you're reading this, then you're likely a podcast listener, but have you ever used podcasts in your classroom with your students? Today you're in for a treat because I am interviewing a gentleman by the name of Jerry Kolber. Jerry is going to give you some incredible ideas on how to use creative mediums such as podcasts to increase engagement and spark curiosity in your classroom! Show Notes: h...

This week's classroom management hack is one that will help you streamline and simplify your grading process! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me  @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/make-grading-easier Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Manage...

I've been getting tons of great questions about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, and questions about whether or not the Academy is a good fit for where you are in your journey as a teacher. So, today I wanted to dedicate this episode to answering some of the most common questions that I've received. I want you to have all the information you need so that you can make a decision that's best for y...

This week's classroom management hack will give you something to smile about when it comes to grading papers! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me  @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/smile Sign up for my free masterclass, Four Secrets to Succe...

If you have been curious about joining the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, today's episode is for you. It will help you get clear on whether or not the Academy is an investment that you want to make, and if it's something that is going to benefit you wherever you are at in your teaching journey right now. The Academy is a five step process where I take you from feeling overwhelmed and unclear on wh...

Last week, I shared a fantastic hallway behavior hack that I've been getting rave reviews about from teachers. If you loved that one, you're going to absolutely love this one too. It's just another option in case you want to try something different to see which strategy your students respond to best when it comes to walking in the halls. If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-epi...

To continue our New Teacher Training Series, I have a very special treat for you. I'm going to be interviewing a very special lady by the name of Ashley O'Dell. Ashley is a third grade teacher wrapping up her very first year of teaching. She's here to give her advice as a new teacher, and I know you're going to get a lot of value from what she has to share! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.co...

If you just don't know what to do to get your kids to be quiet in the hallway, then you're going to love this hack. It's going to give you a fun and positive way to finally get that fantastic hallway behavior you've always wanted! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me  @beginnin...

Imagine being at a staff meeting and hearing your principal tell everyone that out of all the first year teachers she had worked with, YOU were the best of the best. That's what happened to our guest today, TaiLi Matheny. She is a second year teacher who has made a major transformation this year. TaiLi is sharing advice for new teachers and telling how the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy has made he...