Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers – Details, episodes & analysis

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Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

Dr. Lori Friesen, Elementary Classroom Management Tips for New Teachers

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 407

"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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#26
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22/08/2026
#74
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#26
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Quick Lunch & Snack Ideas for Busy Teachers

Episode 311

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • Duration 24:06

I'm all about learning how to uplevel your classroom management system in all the different aspects of the classroom. I've always said that managing a classroom is more than just discipline and managing student behaviors, so having healthy lunches for busy teachers is part of having effective classroom management.

In today's episode, I'm sharing healthy lunches and snack ideas for busy teachers that will eliminate your decision fatigue and keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/healthy-lunches-for-busy-teachers

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

New Masterclass - How to Get Ready for the School Year in 5 Weeks or Less: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready

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

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5 Easy Mindfulness Activities For Elementary Teachers & Students

Episode 310

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • Duration 22:19

One thing I've dedicated the last few years to is researching and experimenting with mindfulness activities. Once I saw positive results from being intentional about mindfulness activities, I knew this would benefit not only teachers but also their students.

So, in today's episode, I'm sharing five easy mindfulness activities for elementary teachers and students.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/mindfulness-activities

Buy my new book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step Ready for School Roadmap Book for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

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

New Teacher Training Series Part Eight: How to Get R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy for Free

Episode 301

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 • Duration 22:25

I always want teachers to enroll in the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, but I know it's not feasible for everyone. So, I want to give you ways to make it work.

In this episode, I'm sharing six creative ways to get the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy for free!

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/ready-for-school-academy-free

Buy my new book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step Ready for School Roadmap Book for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7

New Masterclass - How to Get Ready for the School Year in 5 Weeks or Less: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready

Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes

Download the Academy Overview to share with school administration (or parents): https://drlorifreebies.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/READY+for+School+Academy+for+New+Teachers

Download your Academy Donation Box Designs to use at your graduation party: https://drlorifreebies.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Donation+Box+for+Academy.pdf

Download your Free Header Art to use with your very own Facebook Fundraiser: https://drlorifreebies.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Fundraiser+for+READY+for+School+Academy.png

Learn how to get started with creating your Facebook Fundraiser in 5 minutes or less:

12 Ways to Keep the Rest of the Class on Task When You're Working with Small Groups

Episode 211

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 • Duration 23:06

Raise your hand if you've ever experienced the struggle of running small groups. 🙋🏻‍♀️ You spend so much time planning and prepping for your groups, only to be distracted the majority of the time by all the disruptions from the rest of your class.

How are you supposed to keep your class on task so that you can run effective small groups? So many of you, myself included when I first started teaching, really need help figuring this out. That's why I'm going to share 12 strategies that you can use to help keep the rest of your class on task when you're working with small groups. These are simple, yet effective strategies that you can begin implementing right away!

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/working-with-small-groups

Grab your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

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. (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

Why You're Struggling with Classroom Management: What Nobody Told You

Episode 210

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 • Duration 27:35

Over the past couple of weeks on the podcast, we've been talking about a couple of different topics. One of them was how to set up your teacher planning binder. And the other one was how to manage all of that student data.

As I was recording those episodes, it really got me thinking about how classroom management is a much broader topic than what we traditionally think about classroom management as. I've worked with more than 1,500 teachers inside the R.E.A.D.Y for School Academy over the last few years, and what's become so much clearer to me than ever before, is that classroom management is not just about managing students. I realized that it all really boils down to four key areas, all of which fall under the larger umbrella of how I define classroom management. I'm sharing those key areas with you today.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/struggling-with-classroom-management

Grab your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

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:

How to Manage All That Student Data

Episode 209

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 • Duration 27:55

I don't know about you, but when I first started teaching elementary school, "student data" was the one term that struck fear in my heart. The phrase made me uncomfortable. I didn't feel prepared to be able to collect and organize data on my students. I didn't learn about it in University, and I've never been a math person, so it just felt like something that was going to be a real challenge for me. If you're feeling this way as you begin a new school year, you definitely aren't alone. I'm here to walk you through how to set up your very own student data binder in a way that's organized and effective.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/managing-student-data

Grab a copy of my New Teacher Planning Binder: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Planner-2022-2023-EDITABLE-Teacher-Binder-Includes-13-Binder-Covers-5812376

Download your FREE Assessment Starter Kit: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/assessment_starter_kit

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

How to Set Up Your Teacher Planning Binder: Your Essential Classroom Management Tool

Episode 208

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 • Duration 25:06

Do your eyes light up when you walk through the office supply aisle at Target? As teachers, the colorful flair pens, sticky notes, and art supplies are basically our love language. So, when someone puts a really pretty planner in front of us, that just makes our whole day, right?

The problem is that a lot of the planners out there expect that you have taught for at least a few years, and even include things that you just won't ever use. That's why I'm going to teach you how to set up your teacher planning binder based on being a new teacher, plus I'll show you how this binder is actually an essential classroom management tool!

Show Notes:

https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teacher-planning-binder

Grab a copy of my New Teacher Planning Binder: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Planner-2022-2023-EDITABLE-Teacher-Binder-Includes-13-Binder-Covers-5812376

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. (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

What to Do When You Get Your Curriculum (and Start Freaking Out)

Episode 207

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 • Duration 18:17

There's always so much to do at the beginning of a new school year. The busyness comes with stress, overwhelm, and way too little sleep! Then there's the panic that sets in when you get your curriculum for the year…especially as a new teacher. Before you freak out, just know that you are not alone. There are so many other teachers who are feeling the exact same way. To address this stress you're experiencing, I'm sharing some advice and suggestions that will help you when you get your curriculum this year.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/get-your-curriculum

Grab my FREE Fillable Back to School Shopping List: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/back%20to%20school%20shopping%20list

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

What to Do When You're Asked to Change Grades at the Last Minute

Episode 206

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 • Duration 29:20

Imagine you've spent all summer preparing to teach second grade. It's the position you were hired to teach, and you're ready to start in a week and a half. Then, you get a call from your principal letting you know that you'll actually be teaching fourth grade.

Your mind instantly goes into freak out mode. What are you going to do? You aren't prepared!

For those of you who may be in this situation, deep breath, friend. I'm here to ease your overwhelm and worries. When switching grade levels, a lot of the overwhelm comes from a fear that we have to start all over. The reality is, you actually don't! Once you've set up one classroom, you have everything you need to set yourself up for success again. I'm going to give you the five key areas of what you really need to set yourself up for success, no matter what grade you're going to be teaching.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/change-grades

Join the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes

Grab my FREE Fillable Back to School Shopping List: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/back%20to%20school%20shopping%20list

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/

5 Fantastic Activities for the First Weeks of School

Episode 205

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 • Duration 28:12

One of the best ways that you can create a sense of community in your classroom from the very beginning is by being intentional about the activities you choose, especially during that first week of school. It's important to be strategic about these activities not only to build that community, but also to teach routines inside your classroom.

I know you've got more than enough on your plate right now, so I'm going to give you five fantastic first weeks of school activities, plus book recommendations that pair well with each activity. These suggestions will help you build community and teach expectations right away, all while reading great literature!

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/first-weeks-of-school

Grab my templates for 14 Fantastic First Week of School Activities: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/14-First-Week-Activities-Classroom-Rules-and-Expectations-Community-Building-4812165

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. (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

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