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.
Episodes
When you’re a beginning teacher, you’re worried about implementing the most effective strategies, procedures, routines, and lesson plans. And while those are important aspects to teaching and classroom management, you also need to consider your mental health and having a positive teacher mindset.
Alicia shares how she’s used The Classroom Management Club to reframe the way she sees herself as an educator...
We’ve been talking on the podcast lately about preparing for the new school year, especially as beginning teachers, and ways to feel ready when the school year begins. And one of the best ways to prepare is through the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy.
After her years in the classroom and being a part of the Academy, Rebecca Stafford shares what she’s learned about classroom management, what she’d do differently, her growth as a teac...
My main goal in creating and providing all that I do is so that beginning teachers don't have to struggle or feel the overwhelm and stress that come with being new teachers.
Two programs that I've created to help with this are the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy and The Classroom Management Club. I'll explain the difference and help you decide which one to enroll in and which one to get at different stages.
In the last episode in the series, I wanted to provide teachers with a way to help themselves mentally to staying positive.
So, in today's episode, I'm sharing ways to be aware and manage your teacher mindset and how to shift your language to positive self-talk.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teacher-mindset <...
Even though first-year teachers have gained all this knowledge and experience, there still seems to be a lack of confidence.
So, in part nine of the series, I’m sharing ways to build your confidence as a new teacher. Each of my seven ideas focuses on the different aspects of teaching.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/new-teacher-confidence
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
In part seven of our New Teacher Training series, we're talking about a program I wanted to create where beginning teachers could go to learn practical tips and strategies for creating a streamlined classroom.
In this episode, I'm sharing how to know if R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy is an appropriate and wise investment for you.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/ready-for-school-academy<...
All the other episodes in this New Teacher Training Series share practical tips and strategies for setting up your classroom, but this episode might be the most important and informative.
In this episode, I'm sharing why teachers are leaving the profession and how to avoid becoming one of them.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/new-elementary-teachers
Throughout this new teacher training series, I've discussed practical topics that new teachers are interested in learning more about when it comes to running a classroom. However, today's topic deals more with you personally and your own transition.
So, in today's episode, I'm discussing how to make an identity shift from student teacher to full-time teach...
One of the things I was nervous about when I got into my own classroom was how to deal with and manage the challenging behaviors of students.
So, in part four of this series, I’m discussing the four ways to prevent challenging behavior in your elementary classroom.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/challenging-behavio...
We are well into our new teacher series, where I discuss topics that new teachers should know before running their own classrooms in the fall.
So, in the third episode of the series, I’m sharing six class jobs that every classroom needs that will help take things off your plate.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.co...
In the second episode of the new teacher series, I’m talking about a topic most new teachers can’t wait to do, but am putting some caution behind it as well.
Since I always want to help prevent mistakes from happening, in today’s episode, I’m sharing seven common mistakes teachers make when choosing a classroom theme.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/choosing-...
For the last two episodes, we’ve explored the idea of using rewards in the classroom and really examined the research behind it and the ways it motivates students to learn.
In this episode, we're exploring the impact of gamified learning and the value of tangible and intangible rewards.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/rewards-in-elementary-classrooms
...In last week’s episode, I talked about six beliefs about rewards and what the current research is saying about them now.
To further our conversation in the series, I'm sharing the impact of rewards on learning motivation in school and with students and current research on rewards.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/re...
As I started to look at research on rewards in the classroom, I was astounded by the amount of research and information that was outdated. I started to see some common arguments against using a reward system in the classroom.
With all my new findings, I’m starting the first episode in the series and sharing six beliefs teachers or schools commonly hold about classroom rewards.
Over the last two episodes, we’ve talked about ways you can do some spring cleaning and declutter and organize your teacher desk and filing cabinet. However, we know from teaching in our classroom all year long that those aren’t the only two areas that need a good clean.
That’s why, in today’s episode, I’m sharing my ultimate spring cleaning checklist so you can feel refreshed and renewed in your own classroom until the end of the...
To me, it feels good to clean and get things cleared out, for it provides a clear mental space for the busy time of the end of the school year.
To continue the series, I want to discuss a place to organize that can accumulate a lot of clutter and documents, which is your filing cabinet.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/organize-your-filing-cabinet
Since cleaning and organization can be a weakness and struggle for many teachers, I thought it was fitting to do a teacher spring cleaning series.
In the first episode of the series, I’m sharing six easy steps to organize your teacher desk.
Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-organization
Instead of filling your brain with more resources and practical ways to be more effective in your classroom, today, I’m filling your brain with positive thoughts.
I’m going to show you how to begin intentionally focusing on changing our minds for the better with positive thoughts that will bring you joy and happiness throughout your day.
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