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Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

"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.

info_outline How to Structure the Rest of Your Day After an Assessment 03/26/2025
info_outline How to Calm & Prepare Students During the Weeks Leading Up to Testing 03/19/2025
info_outline Test-Taking Strategies for Math in Elementary 03/12/2025
info_outline Helpful Test-Taking Strategies in Elementary Language Arts 03/05/2025
info_outline How to Take the Pressure Off 02/26/2025
info_outline Surviving February: Staying Inspired During the Longest Shortest Month 02/19/2025
info_outline Practical Self-Kindness for Chronically Tired Teachers 02/12/2025
info_outline How Elementary Teachers Can Show Kindness & Compassion to Their Students 02/05/2025
info_outline 10 Fun and Easy Ways to Teach Kids Kindness: Practical Ideas You’ll Love! 01/29/2025
info_outline Easy Ways to Involve Movement in Your Lessons (& Increase Student Focus & Engagement) 01/22/2025
info_outline How to Reframe Negative Thoughts (And Why It’s Important) 01/15/2025
info_outline 10 Research-Backed Ways to Find the Positive in Your Students 01/08/2025
info_outline How to Easily Infuse More Humor into Your Classroom 01/01/2025
info_outline How to Work Less in 2025: 5 Things I Did to Get My Weekends Back 12/25/2024
info_outline Simple, Low-Prep Speaking Activities for ELL Students 12/18/2024
info_outline 15 Nonverbal Cues Every Teacher Needs to Know 12/11/2024
info_outline All Behavior is Communication: 12 Easy Ways to Build Connections with Your Students 12/04/2024
info_outline How to Guarantee You Will Master Your Classroom Management 11/27/2024
info_outline When You Have a Million Interruptions in a Day - How to Still Teach & Keep Kids Focused 11/20/2024
info_outline When Is It Time to Involve Admin for Help with a Challenging Student? 11/13/2024
info_outline How Gratitude Positively Impacts Learning: 7 Thanksgiving Activities that Teach Gratitude 11/06/2024
info_outline Feeling Disenchanted with Teaching? You Aren’t Alone 10/30/2024
info_outline When 4 Students Constantly Disrupt Your Lesson 10/23/2024
info_outline Handling Challenging Behaviors with Confidence 10/16/2024
info_outline 8 Ways to Maximize Instructional Time Throughout the School Day 10/09/2024
info_outline My Favorite Class Halloween Party Games for Elementary 10/02/2024
info_outline 10 Time-Saving Tips for Elementary Teachers 09/25/2024
info_outline How to Integrate Technology to Differentiate Learning in Elementary 09/18/2024
info_outline Teaching a Split Grade: 10 Helpful Tips 09/11/2024
info_outline 3 Mindset Reminders for the First Weeks of School 09/04/2024
 
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