Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
291 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days 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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IPP’s, IEP’s and Interventions 090
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIf you're a new teacher and you're trying to figure out how to schedule enough intervention time for your students who have IPPs or IEPs, here are 5 strategies you can implement into your classroom teaching right away to take the pressure off & help give your kiddos the support they need. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/ipps-ieps-and-supporting-struggling-learners If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching, I would be so grateful if you would l...
Infusing Imagination into Your Teaching 089
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBInviting more imagination into our classrooms is one of the most effective ways to truly light kids up and fully engage them in learning. I've had a lot of experience experimenting with and researching different ways to infuse imagination into my classroom. Let's talk about 5 ways you can start doing this today! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/infusing-imagination-into-your-teaching If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching, I would be so grat...
4 Steps to Get Shy Kids to Engage & Participate 088
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIt can be hard enough to encourage shy kids to participate when we are teaching in our classroom, but throw in technical difficulties, a bad internet connection, and a lack of the subtle non-verbal communication we usually rely on in the form of a smile or a wink, and it becomes even harder to connect with and encourage these children to engage. Let's talk about how you can get these kiddos on board and participating! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/4-steps-to-get-shy-kids-...
How to Stop Doubting Yourself 087
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWe've all doubted ourselves - but how do we stop self-doubt from sabotaging our ability to become the teacher we've always dreamed of being? Join me this week as I share five strategies that have helped me to see self-doubt for what it is, and how to think about it in a way that has helped me to move past it. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-stop-doubting-yourself Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen...
When You Need to Teach a Subject You Hate 086
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWe've all been there... most of your student teaching has been in language arts because that was the subject you always wanted to teach, and then when you graduate, you get offered a position teaching math. Let's talk about what to do when something like this happens to you. Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/when-you-need-to-teach-a-subject-you-hate Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes Connect with ...
Teaching Writing (Online or In-Person) 085
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBDo you dread teaching writing? Are you having a tough time figuring out how to not only get your students engaged in writing but how to improve their skills? Let's talk about 9 things you can do right away to get both you and your students excited about writing! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teaching_writing Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School ...
Why You're So Tired 084
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIf you’ve been having a tough time getting motivated to keep going… if you’re feeling Covid fatigue and you’re wondering if you can continue on in this way… if you’re feeling completely OVER teaching online or doing hybrid teaching and you feel like giving up, know that the research on disaster stress indicates that this is completely normal (and learn how we can cope). Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/why-you-re-so-tired Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy:...
A Gentle Reminder for Exhausted Teachers 083
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBSeptember is already the most challenging month of the school year, but Covid and teaching online are extra layers that are pushing teachers to question if they can even do this. If you're exhausted and maybe even questioning your choice of career right now, this is for you. 💛 Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/a-gentle-reminder-for-exhausted-teachers Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/gr...
5 Ways to Keep Kiddos Engaged & Inspired in October 082
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWith Halloween coming up, it can become increasingly difficult to keep your students engaged in learning. Check out these 5 fun tricks to use both in the classroom and online! Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/5-ways-to-keep-students-engaged-in-october Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teache...
How to Handle Critical, Angry Parents 081
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHow do you handle critical, angry parents? That nasty email or comment in the chat box during a whole-class meeting can leave you completely reeling... here's what I've learned about handling these very real and challenging moments in our teaching lives. Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-handle-critical-angry-parents-when-teaching-online Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook....
What is Fair? 080
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBChildren are listening: they are listening when we talk about the Black Lives Matter movement when we think they are playing in the other room. They come to school and hear their friends talk about fear and death. So how do we begin these conversations with young children? How do we build classroom communities that feel safe and inclusive for children of all colors and backgrounds? Let's talk about it. Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/building-communit...
7 Ways to Create Community with Peers
September 02, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIf you're a new teacher who is teaching online this year, creating a feeling of community with your grade level team can be a real challenge. Let's talk about 7 things you can do to help create that feeling of community with your peers, even when you aren't able to meet face-to-face. Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/7-ways-to-create-community-among-peers-in-a-virtual-learning-environment Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teach...
20 Awesome Class Rewards when Teaching Online 078
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWith everything involved in teaching online, sometimes it's hard to think of fun and creative rewards for students - especially when kids come from such different socio-economic backgrounds. Let's talk about 20 awesome class rewards to help build classroom community, even when your students are learning online! Grab your link-loaded FREEBIE of 20 Awesome Class Rewards here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/20-awesome-class-rewards-when-teaching-online Connect with Lori and other new t...
Dealing with Haters 077
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWe all have them - it might be a parent who just sent you a nasty email, a principal who gave you a review that's really hard to recover from, or in my case - anonymous reviewers of my podcast who leave a one-star rating. Find out what made me cry (in frustration & in joy) & learn what you can do to get relief from haters now! Get the Show Notes (& free goodies, always!) here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/dealing-with-haters-in-2020 Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joi...
How to Manage Stress & Uncertainty 076
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBWe have talked a lot about how to support children's social and emotional needs as they make this transition to online learning, but what about teachers? How are you coping with the stress and overwhelm that often comes with change? Get comfy & let's talk about 3 simple things you can do right now to get some relief. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-manage-stress-uncertainty Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private ...
4 Things My Mom Taught Me about Working with Children 075
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBLet's take a break from COVID talk this week to chat about alllll those things that your parents taught you when you were growing up that you didn't even realize you were learning... and how they might impact your teaching and interactions with students in your own classroom! Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/4-things-my-mom-taught-me-about-working-with-children Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: htt...
Considering Home-Schooling Students This Year? 074
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAre you thinking about teaching a small group of students at home instead of contracting with a school this next school year? In this episode, we'll talk about what this might look like, who this might be a good alternative for, the pros and cons of doing something like this (including special legal considerations you may need to think about), and finally, we’ll talk about how I would do this if I were a new teacher considering this option. Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifries...
How to Connect with Your Students 073
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIf your school is considering starting the year online (or you are concerned that you may need to make this transition to teaching online quickly), learn 5 things you can do to build connection and community with your students - even if you've never met them! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-start-the-school-year-online Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTa...
Create a Caring Classroom Community in the First Week of School 072
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBYou’ve probably been dreaming about teaching your first day of school in your very own classroom for years – but never, in your wildest dreams, did you think that you would have to consider things like “How do I keep students from touching each other?” Let's talk about 8 ways you can create a caring classroom community while keeping your kiddos safe, even during COVID. Episode #72 Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-create-a-caring-classroom-community Connect with Lor...
How to Get Confident on Video When Teaching Online 071
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBYou may be asked to step outside of your comfort zone in more ways than one this next school year as districts determine the safest ways to bring kids back to school. But what do you do when you HATE seeing yourself on video? Let's talk about 4 ways you can gain confidence on video - and why it's so important that we do. Episode #71 Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-feel-confident-on-video-when-teaching-online Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our B...
Social Distancing In Classrooms 070
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOne of the things I keep hearing from teachers is how concerned teachers are that students won't be able to do group work in classrooms because of social distancing. I get it - it's really hard to re-think how we do things because of social distancing restrictions. So, let's talk about 10 alternatives to small-group work that your students are going to love! Episode #70 Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/social-distancing-in-classrooms Connect with Lori and other new teache...
Classroom Management in a COVID Classroom 069
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIf you're a new elementary teacher and your school is considering bringing students back for in-person classes even part-time when kids go back to school in the late summer or fall, let's talk about 9 practical considerations when it comes to classroom management and following the CDC Guidelines. Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-management-in-a-covid-classroom Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https...
Re-Opening Schools in a COVID World 068
June 17, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBAs countries begin to make plans to re-open schools, things will likely look quite different than we are used to. Let's talk about some of the very practical ways that you and your school might consider setting up schools and classrooms differently in a COVID-19 world. Complete Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/re-opening-schools-in-a-covid-world Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: 4 Secrets to Success in Your First Year of Teaching - What You Can Do this Summer to Be Trul...
How to Prepare for a New School Year with Distance Learning 067
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIf you're a new elementary teacher and your school is thinking of starting the new school year via distance learning in the fall, let's talk about the first 8 steps to take to get ready for a new school year! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-new-school-year-with-distance-learning Register for the masterclass, "4 Secrets to Success in Your First Year of Teaching" here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/teach Connect with Lori and othe...
10 Things I Wish Somebody had Told Me in My First Year of Teaching 066
June 03, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBHindsight is 20-20, right? Let's talk about 10 things that I really wish somebody had told me in my first year of teaching to ensure that you don't make the same (many) mistakes that I did - and so you can know that you are not alone in your experience! Access the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/10-things-i-wish-somebody-told-me-in-my-first-year-of-teaching Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www....
How to Prepare for Your First Year of Teaching 065
May 27, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIf you're a new teacher and you've just accepted your first teaching position (or you're interviewing for positions and plan to teach your first year in the fall), you're probably feeling a little bit of anxiety around what you can be doing now to start preparing for a successful year - especially when you can't even get into your new school! Let's talk about 8 things you can do right now, even without getting into your classroom. Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifries...
How to Be Confident when Communicating with Parents 064
May 20, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOne of the most challenging parts of being a new teacher is trying to figure out how to feel confident when communicating with parents - especially when in reality, we feel like we don't know what we're doing half of the time. Let's talk about five things I wish somebody would have told me about communicating with parents as a new teacher! Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/communicating-with-parents Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginni...
Your First Classroom 063
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIf you just graduated with your teaching degree and you're getting ready to set up your first classroom, learn what to invest in - and what not to - before you begin your school year. Get the complete show notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/your-first-classroom-what-to-buy-what-not-to Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning T...
Why My Students Listened to Me
May 06, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIf you've had a student teaching experience and been super frustrated by the fact that the students behave completely differently for you than for your mentor teacher, let's talk about 4 reasons why this happens and how you can ensure that it doesn't happen to you! Get the complete Show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/why-my-students-listened-to-me-not-to-my-student-teacher Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifri...
Classroom Management 101
April 29, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBHave you ever had a teacher that you'll never forget? I'll tell you what all these teachers have in common and three things you can do to become that teacher for your students. Access the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-management-101 Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group...
How to Dress as a Teacher 060
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe transition from student to teacher can be a tricky one to navigate, especially when it comes to figuring out a new wardrobe that is professional while still being affordable, cute and practical. In this episode, learn the 8 staples of my wardrobe that allowed me to plan professional, comfy outfits for the week in just 15 minutes! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-dress-as-a-teacher Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Managemen...
How to Get Relief from "I'm Not Doing Enough" when Teaching from Home 059
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBTeaching from home does have its perks - you can work in your pj's and spend more time with your family & pets - but what about all of those new challenges, like feeling like you need to be there for your students 24 hours a day? Let's talk about 7 things you can do right away to help ease that "I'm not doing enough" voice in your head! Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teaching-from-home-in-2020 Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Sy...
How to Deal with Uncertainty and Fear during COVID-19 058
April 08, 2020 13:45 - 22 minutes - 21 MBPerhaps the most difficult part of COVID-19 has been the constant uncertainty around it on a global scale. Let's talk about how we can respond and rise to help our students to feel safe amid chaos. Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-uncertainty-and-fear-during-covid-19 Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out ...
How to Prepare for a Successful Elementary School Interview 057
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBI know how nerve-wracking it can be to get ready for interviews, especially because you've invested so much time and effort into getting your degree, and you've probably dreamed of being a teacher for much of your life. Inside this episode, I break down how you can best prepare, I share the most common interview questions, and what to do the day of the interview to ensure your success! Get the complete Show Notes (and lists of questions) here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-pr...
5 Classroom-Tested Ways to Inspire and Engage Student Writers 056
March 25, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIf you are having a tough time teaching writing, and if you just can't seem to get your students to buy into writing in your classroom, you are going to love this episode. I'm going to share tons of practical and highly engaging ideas and writing prompts that you can use in your classroom tomorrow to get your kiddos writing right away! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-inspire-and-engage-student-writers Connect with Lori and other new teachers...
54 Best Online Resources for Teachers & Parents During COVID-19
March 22, 2020 17:10 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAround the world, educators are reeling with trying to find ways to support their students from a distance and give them resources and tools for online learning as parents struggle to educate their children from home. In this episode, I'm sharing what I'm doing in response to try to help: Curating a list of 54 Best Online Resources for Teachers & Parents During COVID-19. Get access to this list and online support videos for parents in reading and writing here: https://www.drlorifriesen.co...
How to Inspire and Support Struggling Readers 055
March 18, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWe all have them - those kiddos who we just cannot get into reading, and it seems like nothing we try makes a difference. This week, I share 5 foundational pillars of getting students engaged and inspired to read, drawing from my innovative literacy program, Dogs Help Kids Read and Succeed. I promise you that when you apply these techniques and strategies in your own classroom consistently, you will experience a dramatic difference in your students' reading engagement. This show is loaded ...
How to Give Directions 054
March 11, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBAre you frustrated because it seems like your students never listen to you? It took me quite a few years to figure out how to solve this problem, but in this episode, I break it all down for you: exactly what to do, step-by-step, to ensure that you give directions in a way that your students will actually follow them - the first time! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-give-directions Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginn...
How to Handle Difficult Students in Your Classroom 053
March 04, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe all have one (or many) inside our classrooms... those kids who are just plain difficult. They refuse to work, they are completely unmotivated, and they are disrespectful. How are we supposed to handle these difficult students? Let's talk about what works - and what is behind this behavior. Get the complete show notes (and join the conversation) here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-handle-difficult-students Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning T...
How to Stop Tattling in Your Classroom 052
February 26, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIf tattling is driving you crazy in your classroom, you are going to love learning about the 5 tried and true tricks I keep up my sleeve to handle tattling (that save time but also make kids feel heard). 💛 Get the complete show notes (and join the conversation) here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-stop-tattling-in-your-classroom Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacher...
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Teachers 051
February 19, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe've all done it - compared ourselves to that teacher down the hall or to that amazing teacher on Instagram or Pinterest who always seems to have the best ideas on the planet... and then felt awful about ourselves. Learn why we do it, why it isn't healthy, and how to put an end to this habit and finally get some relief. 💛 Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-other-teachers Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Class...
5 Great Ways to Spice Up Boring Curriculum 050
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe all have it - content that is less than exciting for us to teach or for our students to learn. So, how do we make teaching and learning that content a lot more engaging for our students? Join me in this episode as we talk about 5 great strategies I count on in my teacher tool box to spice up otherwise boring curriculum. 😊 Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/increase-student-engagement Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Syst...
Dispelling the "I'm Not (Doing) Enough" Myth 049
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWe all feel it... that awful, pervasive gnawing away at our daily peace by the feeling that we are never doing enough. Yet, despite the endless to-do lists and our best intentions to get more done and be even more efficient, we never seem to get ahead, right? In this episode, we are going to talk about the four reasons we too often buy into the myth that we are not (doing) enough, the benefits of NOT believing it for both ourselves and for our students, and the first steps to take towards ...
Valentine's Day & R.A.K. Week 048
January 29, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAre you looking for some fun, creative, and teacher-tested ideas for Valentine's Day and Random Acts of Kindness week in your elementary classroom? Check out my top 8 picks from Teachers Pay Teachers that will help you to put the art into language arts! Get the full details (and links to all of the resources mentioned in this episode) by visiting the show notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/valentines-day-rak-week-language-arts-ideas Connect with Lori and other new teachers by jo...
Why I Left the Classroom 047
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBI grew up knowing that I wanted to be a teacher, and after more than 20 years in this profession, I now understand that although I eventually left the classroom, that didn't mean that I stopped being a teacher. Maybe you're wondering if you are going to be a "lifer" and stay with teaching your entire career, or if maybe teaching inside an elementary classroom may be a stepping stone for you for something else. This episode will help you to get clear about what it is you really want - and ...
How to Stay Motivated and Focused When it Feels Hard 046
January 15, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIf you're an elementary teacher in your first few years of teaching and you're having a hard time staying motivated because it feels really hard, this show is for you. I've been there, I know how hard it is - and better yet, I know what you can do to find relief right away so you can get on with becoming the teacher you've always dreamed of being. Join me in this week's show, where I share my own personal strategies for staying in the game and giving it my all, even when it feels like the...
How to Create Vision Boards with Your Students 045
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHave you always been curious about creating vision boards with your students? Vision boards can be amazing tools to help students get super clear about their goals (and big dreams) while also practicing essential writing skills. To learn the seven steps to create vision boards with your students, sit back with a hot cup of something delicious (if you're reading this in the winter, that is), and let me walk you through, step-by-step, how to get started right away! Get the complete Show N...
Narrative and Opinion Writing with Learning Experiments 044
January 01, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat are "Learning Experiments," you ask? Well, in my classroom, they were systematic and super-fun, small changes that my students and I made to our learning environment to create the conditions for optimal learning. In plain English, that meant doing small things like working in different spaces around the classroom or changing the kinds of lighting we were using in our classroom to see how that impacted students' ability to focus. These changes led to some pretty inspired writing fo...
10 Ways to Love Up Your Kiddos 043
December 25, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis is one of my FAVORITE topics of all time - all of the little ways that we can show love and care to our kiddos throughout the year. I think you're going to love this! So, get all snuggled up with your favorite beverage and let's talk about the true spirit of the holiday season - and how to make your kiddos feel the magic all year long. 💕 Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/10-ways-to-show-you-care Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom ...
What Students Want in a Teacher 042
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHave you ever wondered what students really want in a teacher? In this episode, we dive into 9 things that students said when asked this question by Educational Leadership. You might be surprised by some of their answers! Get the complete show notes by clicking here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/what-students-want-in-a-teacher Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new tea...