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Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

285 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 149 ratings

"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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How to Stop Yelling (and Use Your Voice More Effectively)

February 28, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Part of our job as teachers is to get students’ attention as we transition from one activity to the next, line up from recess, or give further instructions when students are working in groups. And for most of us, our natural instinct to get the attention of our class is by yelling or speaking in a louder tone. I’ll admit, I was guilty of this at the beginning of my career, but I soon realized that the sound of my voice didn’t have to be loud in order to be powerful.  In today’s episode, I’...

Understanding IEPs, 504s, and ELLs

February 21, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

When you’re a new teacher coming into the educational field, it can be overwhelming to remember and understand all of the different acronyms and terms that are used in education. Today, I want to help make this easier for you! I’m sharing an introduction to the three most common terms, as they relate to students: IEPs, 504s, and ELLs. You’ll hear about these terms, plus strategies and tips to help you feel more equipped to support these students in your classroom. Show Notes: https://www.d...

Managing the Sunday Night Scaries

February 14, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

You’ve finally made it to the weekend where you’re able to breathe and relax from a long and stressful week at work. You take full advantage of living your life outside the classroom where you get to hang out with friends and family and catch up on some sleep. But then Sunday rolls around and this horrible pit in your stomach starts to grow as the day goes on. You’re flooded with emotions and begin to feel anxious and stressed. Sound familiar?  What you’re feeling are the Sunday night scar...

How Elementary Teachers Can Use ChatGPT to Save Time

February 07, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

As beginning teachers, we’re always looking for ways to save time on things like lesson planning, preparing engaging activities, creating practice worksheets or assessments, and so much more. Until now, the only way to truly get time back was after having years of experience in the classroom. But with the use of ChatGPT, you can instantly save time as an elementary teacher while also generating creative lessons for your students. In today's episode, I share specific examples of how you can u...

How to Prepare for Field Trips: The Elementary Teacher's Guide

January 31, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

We probably all remember going on field trips when we were students, but knowing how to adequately plan and execute a field trip as an elementary teacher is all brand new. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to prepare for field trips so that it’s a huge success and a memorable experience for your students. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/field-trips  Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club  Check out Lori's TpT store (B...

12 Ways to Manage ODD Students in Your Elementary Classroom

January 24, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

ODD, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder, is a neurological pattern that is responsible for a person’s reasoning, judgment, and impulse control. Teaching students with ODD can be extremely challenging. Today I’m sharing 12 ways to manage these students and make them feel successful in the classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/odd-students  Join The Classroom Management Club: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/club  Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https...

Achieving Work-Life Balance

January 17, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

If you’re a beginning teacher, there’s a good chance that you’re one of the last ones to leave the school and one of the first ones to arrive in the morning. I get it. You have so much to do and I know you want to be the best teacher you possibly can be. But guess what? There’s more to you than just being a teacher.  Achieving work-life balance as a teacher is so challenging, but we have to remember that teaching is your job and not your entire life. In this episode, I share 11 practical s...

Managing Defiant Students: What to Do When a Kid Says NO

January 10, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Before we were educators, we dreamt about our students and how they would love and be engaged in all of the lessons and activities we created. But in reality, it doesn’t always happen that way. Sometimes, we have those students who are defiant and refuse to participate. Whether you’re a novice teacher, or frankly even a veteran teacher, a student’s refusal can stop you in your tracks. In today’s episode, I’m sharing steps you can take to manage these defiant behaviors. Show Notes: https://...

Plan Your 100th Day of School with Me

January 03, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Celebrating the 100th day of school is fun! I’ve found that the best way to make it a success is to plan early, so I want to share some 100th day of school activities that you can use to celebrate this milestone in your classroom. These ideas are engaging, interactive, thought-provoking, can involve movement, and spark creativity. Happy 100th day of school planning! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/100th-day-of-school  100th Day of School Plans & Activities: https://www.te...

Preparing Your Students for a Sub

December 27, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

There are times throughout the school year when you have to be out of your classroom and will have a substitute in your room for the day. When that time comes, you may be prepared and leave all the right materials and lesson plans, but have you prepared your students for a sub? Sometimes that’s the missing key to making sure your sub has a good experience and your students' behavior is what you’d expect. In this episode, you’ll hear how to prepare your students for substitute teachers. Sho...

Ask Dr. Lori's Husband

December 20, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of my most devoted listeners of the podcast…my husband Keith! I thought it would be a fun episode to not only have him as a guest on the podcast, but to ask him classroom management questions to see how much he has learned just from listening to each of my podcast episodes.  Since my passion resides in helping beginning teachers, I ask Keith questions surrounding the five main areas of classroom management, which are crucial when you’re starting yo...

So Many Exciting Things!

December 13, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Friends, I have so many exciting, new, and fun things I want to share with you! So many big moments have been happening in both my personal and professional life and I finally have the opportunity to share all about them. Most importantly, there’s an important message that has been consistent throughout each one of these experiences, which is the power of positivity. Among the many new and exciting things happening in my life is a gift I want to give you! The first week of January I’m host...

My Sneaky Snowman’s Adventure: A Narrative Writing Project

December 06, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

We should all be able to experience the light, gratitude, imagination, and possibility of this season. It’s in this spirit that I want to share a very special project with you. I just know that your students will absolutely love it. It’s called “My Sneaky Snowman’s Adventure”, and it is a narrative writing project that I’ll give you step by step directions for in today’s episode.  Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/winter-writing-project  Join The Classroom Management Club: h...

10 Ways to Infuse Movement into Your Classroom for Better Engagement and Focus

November 29, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

As we move into the time of year when students are excited about the upcoming holidays and school breaks, they tend to become more restless and less focused in the classroom. Instead of fighting their restless bodies and minds, why not create opportunities for movement throughout the day? Not only is infusing movement in your classroom fun for students, but it’s scientifically proven to improve memory retention and stimulates brain activity. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 ways that you can ...

Trauma-Informed Teaching: A Quick-Start Guide

November 22, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

When getting a teaching job, you prepare for the lessons, activities, classroom management, and setting up your classroom, but knowing how to support students experiencing trauma probably wasn’t something you thought about. Speaking to teachers in my Classroom Management Club, a lot of teachers are struggling with trauma-informed teaching and how to effectively support students academically while they’re processing their trauma. Whether trauma-informed teaching is a new term for you or som...

Feeling Disillusioned About Teaching? Here's Why

November 15, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Research shows you experience six different phases as first year teachers. These phases can dramatically impact your feeling toward teaching and question your ability to teach. The third phase is disillusionment, which typically happens in the months of November and December. In this episode, I’ll share about this phase and give you three strategies to help you navigate the disillusionment phase and how they can change your mindset Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/first-year-...

Ultimate Student Engagement in Your Elementary Classroom: Part Two

November 08, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

When I was a young teacher, I believed two things about student engagement: kids would automatically be interested in what I was teaching and the role was on the kids, not the teacher. Well, I turned out to be wrong! I realized that if I wanted my students to be engaged, I needed to ignite their spark of curiosity for learning. In last week’s episode, I started this series on sharing ideas for creative strategies for ultimate student engagement, and in today’s episode, I’m going to continu...

Creative Strategies for Ultimate Student Engagement in Your Elementary Classroom: Part One

November 01, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Getting your students interested in what they’re learning is the key to keeping them engaged in a well-managed classroom. I want your students to enjoy what they’re learning in fun and creative ways. These next few episodes are going to be an idea dump of all the ways that you can effectively enhance your lesson plans that fosters student engagement. Think of it as a buffet of ideas to choose from when your activities, lessons, review, and more need to be fun! Show Notes: https://www.drlor...

Supporting Autistic Students in Your Elementary Classroom

October 25, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

I want to make sure that you feel supported and have all the information you need to support students with autism in your classroom. By understanding the general idea behind autism, you will be able to identify challenges they face and then make subtle changes that make them feel successful and supported. In this episode, I share several strategies for supporting autistic students in your elementary classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/supporting-autistic-students   ...

15 Ways to Use Task Cards in Your Elementary Classroom

October 18, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Task cards bring a fresh approach to learning and provide new ways to review concepts as a whole class, small group, or as partners. Additionally, they’re easy to differentiate and portable, which also makes them beneficial for teachers. If you haven’t used task cards at all or are looking for new ways to utilize them in your classroom, this episode is for you! I’m sharing 15 different and creative ways to use task cards that are both fun and incorporate learning with your students. Show...

How to Use Data to Drive Instruction

October 11, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Teachers need direct and simple ways on how to use data to drive instruction. In this episode I discuss the three types of data and how they can be used in your classroom, along with three ways to efficiently collect data. It’s important to have these tools so you can begin to understand and analyze all of the data you collect. Plus, I share what you should look for in order to adjust and drive your instruction. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/data-to-drive-instruction   F...

Understanding ADHD: 10 Strategies for Classroom Management

October 04, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

As teachers, we’re not responsible for diagnosing a child with ADHD, but sometimes we are the first to notice and identify early warning signs. So if you do notice some of these behaviors or tendencies in your students, there are some strategies you can implement in your classroom. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my most effective strategies that help manage and support students with ADHD. Additionally, I provide signs of ADHD in the classroom that you should be aware of.  Show Notes: http...

Mastering the Art of Giving Clear Directions in Elementary Classrooms

September 27, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Raise your hand if you think you’re being crystal clear when giving directions, but afterwards find yourself answering multiple questions about the instructions you just gave. If you’re like me, I’m raising my hand very, very high!  This was challenging for me when I was in the classroom, and it took me a few years to figure out what I needed to do to fix this issue. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 15 strategies that help you master the art of giving clear directions in elementary classroo...

13 Strategies to Constructively Channel Your Chatty Class’s Energy and Enthusiasm

September 20, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Do you have a chatty class this year? In last week’s episode, episode 261, I shared 15 troubleshooting strategies to help figure out how you can prevent the chatter when your students need to be focused on the lesson or activities. It’s important for students to recognize when their chatter is disruptive, but on the flip side, sometimes students’ chatter means engagement and a sign of learning. Today I’m sharing 13 chatty class strategies that will help you to see how chatter can actually be...

What to Do When You Have a Chatty Class: Part One

September 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Having a chatty class can definitely be a challenge, but also viewed as a blessing. If you have already learned that you have a chatty class, it’s best to reframe your thinking to reflect a more positive outlook. In order to do so, implement strategic strategies that redirect their talkative behavior towards productivity. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 15 strategies to use with your students that mitigate any potential negative impacts while embracing the positive aspects of a chatty class....

You're Doing Better Than You Think - Here's Proof

September 06, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

If you’re a few weeks into the new school year, the harsh realities of teacher responsibilities and a constant overwhelming amount of stress have probably already sunk in. And unfortunately, when that happens, we begin to doubt ourselves which leads to comparing ourselves to more experienced teachers.  Likewise, as new teachers, we’re often told that our skills and quality instruction isn’t to the standards of those veteran teachers. However, I’m here to tell you the exact opposite! The fi...

First Month of School Reminders & Mindset Shifts

August 30, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

When you begin a new school year, there’s so much that you need to do that you can often feel overwhelmed which can lead to working too much and thoughts of self-doubt. But that mindset is not the way to start school. Instead, there are things you can do, such as gentle reminders and mindset shifts, to reframe your thinking with a positive mindset. I’ll walk you through some of these strategies today. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/first-month-of-school  The New Teacher’s...

When Things Don't Go as Planned

August 23, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

As teachers, we’re natural planners, both professionally and personally. That’s why it gives us immense stress when aspects of our life aren’t planned, so can you imagine what it’s like when things don’t go as you planned them? That brings us to a whole new level of stress. But what if that unplanned moment brought you clarity? As crazy as that might be, it’s true! I believe that the gifts we need in life are actually revealed when things don’t go as we planned. I have my own personal expe...

How to Manage Imposter Syndrome as a New Teacher

August 16, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

You’ve spent four years working towards your degree, completing student teaching, and now you finally have your own classroom. But even with all this excitement you’re feeling, thoughts of imposter syndrome can start to creep in.  So in today’s episode, I’m sharing some practical tools that help you overcome and get relief from imposter syndrome as a new teacher. These tools take practice and time but will give you the confidence you need as a beginning teacher. Show Notes: https://www.d...

How to Improve Your Classroom Management with 2nd Year Teacher Natalie Sanfelippo

August 09, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

When you take the steps to do what you need to do and make the changes you need to make, you can create a classroom you truly love. New teachers can feel so empowered and confident when they have the support and guidance that they need. Our guest today, Natalie Sanfelippo, has experienced so much growth in her first year teaching and is sharing all about how she gained the confidence she needed to create a classroom she and her students love thanks to the Classroom Management Club. Show No...

What Principals are REALLY Looking for During Observation Lessons

August 02, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Observation lessons are nerve-wracking, especially for new teachers. It can be hard to know exactly what principals are looking for when they’re observing, which can lead to additional stress. I know how anxious first year teachers can be before their first observations so I invited Cari Owens, an elementary principal, to join us and share what she looks for during observation lessons. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/observation-lessons Download my free 15 Tips for an Outs...

Interview Advice from a Principal: 5 Things Admin is Looking For During Interviews

July 26, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Whether you are a new teacher looking to land your first teaching position or a veteran teacher looking to make a change, interviewing can be incredibly nerve-wracking. You may feel like you have no idea what the administrators are looking for or that you don’t know how to showcase how much you truly love kids and being a teacher, so every time you walk into an interview, you get anxious and nervous. Hang with me today because I have an incredible principal joining me to give you all the ins...

Classroom Management Mastery Series Part Four: 7 Impulse Control Strategies That Work to Set Your Students Up For Success From the Start

July 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MB

Are you ready to say goodbye to blurting, tantrums, and interruptions? These are challenges that every teacher faces and they have only increased in the recent years post-COVID. We’ve all tried things that we thought would help our students with their impulse control, and many times, our efforts simply did not work. But that doesn’t mean that nothing will work. In this episode, I am sharing seven strategies that actually work to help kids learn the skills they need to control their impulsi...

Classroom Management Mastery Series Part Three: How to Stay Positive AND Consistently Deliver Natural Consequences

July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MB

Amazing classroom management starts on the very first day of school. We all know building genuine relationships, focusing on the positive, and consistently reinforcing natural consequences is key to effective classroom management. But the problem so many new teachers run into is that nobody shows us how to do these things, so we struggle to figure it out on our own when we get into the classroom. I don’t want you to go through this alone! In this episode, I am breaking down how I teach one...

Classroom Management Mastery Series Part Two: "But My Kids Just Don't Care" 5 Strategies to Change That

July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MB

How can I effectively manage my classroom when my students just don’t care about praise or natural consequences? This is a question that so many teachers have. If you’ve found yourself asking this question, it can seem like nothing is working and you aren’t sure what to do next. The good news is that there are things you can do to get your classroom management back on track.  In this episode, I am sharing with you five strategies that you can use to build genuine relationships with your st...

Classroom Management Mastery Series Part One: How to Lay the Foundation for Your Classroom Management Plan in 4 Clear Steps

June 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MB

Are you worried about classroom management when you take on your own classroom in the Fall? If that’s you, this 4 part mini-series is perfect for thinking through how you are going to plan and implement your classroom management strategies.  In this series, I am sharing how to manage the tiny humans in your classroom, set your classroom management foundation, and how to troubleshoot things that come up throughout the year. We are kicking off this mini-series by diving into setting the foun...

How to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Writing Instruction with Sara Marye

June 21, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Which subject are you least excited to teach? Is it writing? If so, you are in good company! Many new (and experienced) teachers find teaching writing to be challenging. So if you are just starting out and you're nervous to teach writing, then this episode is for you, my friend. Sara Marye of The Stellar Teacher Company is joining me to give you some amazing advice for teaching writing in a manageable way. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/writing-instruction Check out the R...

What if You Had $1,000 for Your New Classroom?

June 14, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

What would you do if you were given $1,000 to spend on your classroom? 🤯 I’m sure your mind is filled with ideas of everything you want in your classroom to help it run more smoothly, engage students, and create a fun space. During our new teacher giveaway earlier this year, I was so excited to give $1,000 to an amazing new teacher, Leia Hunt, so she could check off some things on her wishlist! Leia has overcome so much as a childhood cancer survivor and now she is giving back by raising m...

New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Five: Beth Bowe

June 07, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

The path to your first job as a teacher may not go how you expect it to and that is absolutely okay! Sometimes the unexpected and nontraditional paths lead to an amazing opportunity. That’s how my guest today, Beth Bowe, ended up in her position where she is happier than she ever thought she could be. Beth Bowe started out subbing and quickly realized that she was meant to be a teacher. She went back and got her alternative certification before interviewing for a fourth grade position that...

New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Four: Kelsey Moody

May 31, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

There is something so comforting about hearing another teacher share about their struggles, what they’ve gone through, and how they worked through the challenges they’ve faced. It helps us feel less alone when we’re navigating the confusion and pressure that comes along with being a beginning teacher.  That’s why I am so grateful to have Kelsey Moody join me today to share about how she had imposter syndrome the whole time she was a long term sub, plus what else she struggled with in her l...

New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Three: Teresa Grosboll

May 24, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

You got your first year of teaching out of the way but you are realizing that you just survived the year and you are ready to up your game in year two. Been there, done that! That is why I am so excited to be joined by my guest today, Teresa Grosboll, who is sharing all about her experiences, insights, and what made a huge impact on her second year teaching. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teresa-grosboll Sign up for my FREE workshop: 4 Proven Steps to Set Up And Organize ...

New Teacher Spotlight Series Part Two: Rebecca Stafford

May 17, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

You’ve spent four years at college in a teacher prep program but you still aren’t feeling prepared to handle all the non-academic tasks that come along with having your own classroom. You’re absolutely not alone! There is so much that goes into setting up a classroom, running a classroom, and effectively teaching your students, that there’s no way it can all be covered in four years. And unfortunately, the practical information about running a classroom alway seems to be what is left out.  ...

New Teacher Spotlight Series Part One: Jenna Barron

May 10, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

It’s always so exciting and inspiring to hear other teachers share their experiences, struggles, and accomplishments. That’s why I am so excited for our New Teacher Spotlight Series that we’re launching this month!  Jenna Barron is our first guest as we kick off this series. In this episode, she is sharing all about her experience teaching abroad, why she is so glad she invested in the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, and how the course has helped her prepare for and navigate running her cla...

Social Media Best Practices for New Teachers

May 03, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

One unexpected but real change that comes with moving into a classroom teacher role is the importance of being professional on social media. Up until now, you likely haven’t had to be too concerned with your social media presence. But as teachers, we must be proactive and aware of what we post online. That’s why I’m sharing best practices for social media as an elementary teacher, and creative ways to use social media to connect with families. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog...

Making the Shift from Student Teacher to Teacher

April 26, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

The first year of teaching is so memorable and exciting, but also challenging. Nothing can fully prepare you for the realities and responsibilities of having your own classroom but there are things that you can do to prepare yourself for being solely in charge of your own classroom. I am sharing some tips to help you feel successful and confident as you head into your first year of teaching. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/student-teaching  Join the Classroom Management Cl...

What If I’m Not Cut Out for Teaching?

April 19, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Has the overwhelm and struggle of the last few months left you wondering if you are actually cut out for teaching? If you’re feeling defeated, frustrated, or discouraged with having your own classroom, you are not alone. Unfortunately, many new teachers (including me!) have felt this way when they realize that there is very little support for new teachers at their school. I’m sharing what you can do today if you’re looking for support with setting up and organizing your classroom and/or chal...

Restorative Circles in Your Classroom: How to Get Started

April 12, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Improving and preventing challenging behaviors starts with creating a safe and consistent, caring space for all students. As much as we love fun seasonal classroom management strategies and a good classroom management hack, they won’t be successful unless there is already a foundation of respect and consistency. A great way to establish a safe and consistent classroom is to implement restorative circles. I’m sharing the key things you need to know in order to get started with restorative cir...

How (and Why) to Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning Into Your Day

April 05, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Social-Emotional learning is here to stay and we can expect to see it become a more formal part of our curriculums in the near future. SEL is so incredibly beneficial to our students and incorporating it into the classroom has such a positive impact. But how are you going to find time to add another thing to your already packed schedule? In this episode, I’m sharing eight ways that you can easily incorporate SEL into your classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/social-emo...

How to Talk to Your Admin & Co-Workers About Transferring Schools (& Get Reference Letters)

March 29, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

It’s the time of year when we start thinking ahead to the next school year and maybe this is the year you’ve decided you'll be transferring schools. You might be moving, looking to switch to a different grade, or don’t feel supported by your current team or admin. Whatever the reason is, there can be so many emotions that come along with deciding to transfer schools.  The excitement that you’re feeling about a new opportunity might be paired with nervousness and overwhelm of what to do nex...

Top 10 Tips for Managing Spring Fever in Elementary

March 22, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Spring fever is hitting classrooms everywhere. The warmer the weather gets, the more restless students are becoming. If we’re being honest, as teachers, we’re probably feeling the same way!  With spring fever often comes challenging behaviors and very short attention spans. You still have a few months left in the school year, so how can you push forward and keep students engaged and motivated? I’m here for you. I’ve dedicated this entire episode to giving you ten fun and simple tips to man...