8 Ways to Maximize Instructional Time Throughout the School Day
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
Release Date: 10/09/2024
Surviving February: Staying Inspired During the Longest Shortest Month
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
February can feel long and gloomy, leaving teachers unmotivated. That’s why it’s so important to bring excitement, joy, and purpose into your days. In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to help you feel supported so you can not only survive February but thrive through it! Show Notes: Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management 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: Lung Cancer Free: One Couple’s Journey Through a “Lungs in a Box”...
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Practical Self-Kindness for Chronically Tired Teachers
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
Teachers are great at showing kindness to others but often struggle to extend it to themselves, leading to chronic fatigue and burnout. In this episode, we explore why self-kindness is essential and how it can help you navigate the demands of teaching with more energy, joy, and resilience. You’ll learn practical, research-backed strategies to reclaim your time, protect your emotional energy, and cultivate restorative joy—because prioritizing your well-being isn’t selfish. It’s necessary for both you and your students! Show Notes: Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom...
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How Elementary Teachers Can Show Kindness & Compassion to Their Students
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
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10 Fun and Easy Ways to Teach Kids Kindness: Practical Ideas You’ll Love!
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
Focusing on respect and kindness can transform your classroom management and foster a stronger sense of community. While academics are important, weaving fun and creative ways to teach kindness to kids into your daily routine is just as essential. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 simple and enjoyable strategies to help you bring more kindness into your classroom. Show Notes: Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: 21 Children's Books that Teach Diversity and Compassion: Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step...
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Easy Ways to Involve Movement in Your Lessons (& Increase Student Focus & Engagement)
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
With limited opportunities to release energy during the school day, it’s no surprise that focusing, retaining information, and staying engaged can be a challenge for students. Your first instinct might be to contain this energy, but instead you can harness it in a way that makes your lessons more fun and effective. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss why movement in the classroom is so critical and how to incorporate it into your lessons. Show Notes: Learn more about R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy and The Classroom Management Club: Grab a copy of my book, Dear New...
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How to Reframe Negative Thoughts (And Why It’s Important)
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
It’s human nature to think negative thoughts, but the key to not letting it make you feel defeated, frustrated, or doubt your ability to teach is to learn how to reframe those thoughts. In today's episode, I share how your thoughts impact your feelings, actions, and results and share a simple four-step process to reframe negativity. Show Notes: Learn more about R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy and The Classroom Management Club: 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: ...
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10 Research-Backed Ways to Find the Positive in Your Students
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
Focusing on the positive can transform your classroom by highlighting students' strengths and fostering a supportive environment. In today’s episode, I share 10 simple strategies for shifting your focus to what’s going right, backed by research showing that positivity boosts relationships, behavior, and academic achievement. Show Notes: Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management 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: Lung Cancer Free: One...
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How to Easily Infuse More Humor into Your Classroom
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
Incorporating humor in the classroom is a small strategy that has the power to transform your classroom atmosphere. Humor isn’t just telling knock-knock jokes whenever you have time to fill between activities. Instead, there are so many more ways you can use humor to build connections and create a positive and engaging environment for your students. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 15 of my favorite creative ways to infuse humor in the classroom. Show Notes: Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's...
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How to Work Less in 2025: 5 Things I Did to Get My Weekends Back
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
This Christmas, give yourself the gift of time with strategies to achieve work-life balance as a teacher. In this episode, I share five powerful shifts to help you streamline your planning, set boundaries, and create more time for life outside the classroom. These actionable tips may feel challenging at first, but they’ve made a lasting difference for me, and they can for you too. Start small, implement one strategy at a time, and watch how small changes lead to big results! Show Notes: Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: Grab a copy of my book, Dear New...
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Simple, Low-Prep Speaking Activities for ELL Students
Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when it comes to building their confidence to speak and participate in class. In this episode, I’m sharing simple, low-prep speaking activities that make language practice fun and stress-free for your students. Whether they’re just starting out or advancing in their language skills, these adaptable strategies will help them grow from listening to confidently speaking. Show Notes: Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's...
info_outlineI’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
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Xo Lori
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