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October 8, 2025 27 mins

October can be one of the most engaging months of the school year when you weave in seasonal themes, keep lessons interactive, and give students ownership of their learning. This month, my goal is to help stock your seasonal resource bucket with ideas that are both effective and fun. To kick things off, today's episode shares six simple, creative strategies to keep students engaged during October, so learning stays front and center while still celebrating the season.

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

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