Beginning Teacher Talk

Last week, I shared a fantastic hallway behavior hack that I've been getting rave reviews about from teachers. If you loved that one, you're going to absolutely love this one too. It's just another option in case you want to try something different to see which strategy your students respond to best when it comes to walking in the halls. If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/fantastic-hallway-behavior Sign up for my free masterclass, Four Secrets to Success in Your First Years of Teaching: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.fa

To continue our New Teacher Training Series, I have a very special treat for you. I'm going to be interviewing a very special lady by the name of Ashley O'Dell. Ashley is a third grade teacher wrapping up her very first year of teaching. She’s here to give her advice as a new teacher, and I know you’re going to get a lot of value from what she has to share! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/first-year-teacher Sign up for my free masterclass, Four Secrets to Success in Your First Years of Teaching: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass 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'

If you just don't know what to do to get your kids to be quiet in the hallway, then you’re going to love this hack. It’s going to give you a fun and positive way to finally get that fantastic hallway behavior you’ve always wanted! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/hallway-behavior Sign up for my free masterclass, Four Secrets to Success in Your First Years of Teaching: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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.teachersp

Imagine being at a staff meeting and hearing your principal tell everyone that out of all the first year teachers she had worked with, YOU were the best of the best. That’s what happened to our guest today, TaiLi Matheny. She is a second year teacher who has made a major transformation this year. TaiLi is sharing advice for new teachers and telling how the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy has made her a more confident teacher. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/advice-for-new-teachers Sign up for my free masterclass, Four Secrets to Success in Your First Years of Teaching: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/masterclass 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

How you start and end your day can make a big difference in how your classroom runs. Last week I shared a simple, yet effective, morning routine. This week I'm sharing a fantastic end of day routine. If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/end-of-day-routine Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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.

Leading small reading groups is an important part of your day whether you’re a lower or upper elementary teacher. Yet, it’s a skill that many of you probably didn’t receive much training on in University. Whether you're brand new to teaching, or you've been teaching for multiple years, it's fantastic to be able to learn from other teacher experts who have been where you are and have figured this out. That’s why you’re going to love the amazing tips and tricks that my guests, Alison Ryan and Sara Marye, have to share with you to help you get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to time with your students. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/small-groups 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:

Mornings can be one of the most chaotic times of the day in your classroom, but solid routines help! If you don't have a clear morning routine yet, then you're going to love this hack, which I'm calling your Rock-Star Ready Morning Routine.  If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/morning-routine Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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/ Conne

Part of setting yourself up for a successful school year is investing in some essential items. It can be so tough to know what you should and shouldn’t buy when you’re getting ready to set up your very first classroom.  The reality is, you could spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a lot of really cute things. But then you run the risk of getting into your classroom and realizing that you don’t actually need a lot of these things because you don’t have the space, or the teacher before you already left a ton of things for you. So today, let’s talk about some of the practical classroom purchases that you should spend your money on this summer. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-purchases Join the waitlist for my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 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/Beg

Are your students always running to line up when it's time to leave the classroom? I have a hack for you in today's episode that will solve that problem! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/running-to-line-up Download your FREE Interview Guide for Elementary Teachers: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/interview-guide Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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

One of the first things that become a source of stress as a new teacher is how to set up your classroom. It can be really tough to decide how to divide up your space and how to know the best way to set up things like furniture, storage, etc. One thing is for sure - you will be spending a lot of time in your classroom, so taking the time to think through the small details is well worth it! Inside today's episode, we're going to talk through how you can set up your classroom in a way that is both welcoming and optimal for learning. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/setting-up-your-classroom Join the waitlist for my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 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 o

This magic word classroom management hack is a super simple way to ensure that your students are paying attention during your lessons. You and your kids will love it! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/magic-word Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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

Today’s episode marks episode number one inside our Spring New Teacher Training Series for 2022. Every spring, I like to focus on a series of very special topics that a lot of new teachers have been asking me about and are really interested in learning more about. So this year, we're kicking off this series with a very special episode, all about super creative class jobs. You will hear seven creative class jobs that will add some extra fun and joy to your classroom as you tackle the final months of this school year. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/creative-class-jobs Join the waitlist for my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 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:/

Are you ready for another quick classroom management hack? I love this one because it really keeps kiddos on their toes trying to figure out who the mystery learner might be. Also, for any of you who are substitute teaching right now, this is a great way to get the kids on your side from the start!  If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/mystery-learner Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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 o

Do you consider yourself a worrier? Maybe you have students in your classroom who are constantly worrying too. If so, you're not alone. I consider myself a recovering worrier and I know how much worrying and anxiety can affect your mental and physical health. I have some practical strategies that will help to change the way you think about your worries and get you out of a constant state of anxiety. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/overcoming-anxiety Join the waitlist for my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 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

You know how sometimes when you're struggling with something in your classroom every single day and it's driving you crazy, but you cannot figure out what the solution is? The perfect example of this is the white glue bottles in your classroom. Usually, kids only half screw the lids back on, which results in dried glue or a big chunk of hardened glue at the top. Today’s hack is going to solve this problem for you! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/white-glue-fresh Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's Tp

There's been a question that has come up constantly in the Beginning Teacher Talk private Facebook group and inside my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy. That question is, how do you build a connection with your most challenging students? Sometimes no matter how hard you try to nurture your relationships with students, there are still kids who push back or ignore you altogether. I have a solution for you. I'm giving you 15 ways to connect with your most challenging students in today's episode. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/challenging-students Access the 4 Steps to Managing Disrespectful & Difficult Students Inside my Out-of-Control, Chatty Class Rescue Bundle: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/rescue-bundle  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/

As teachers, we are always looking for ideas and strategies that work when it comes to getting our students’ attention quickly and easily. That's why I love this idea that I'm calling the “Make 10 Attention-Getter”. This hack is an engaging way to re-focuses your students' attention on you.  If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/make-10-attention-getter Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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

One of the most challenging parts of teaching is knowing how to support your students who are  struggling with reading. This is especially prevalent right now, as we’re all experiencing massive gaps because of everything that children have been through with COVID. There has been lots of virtual learning from home, and that means that kids may not have gotten the level of support and reading instruction that they need. So, if we have these huge gaps, how can we plan our  literacy instruction to meet the needs of all students, especially our struggling readers? As our guest Alison Ryan says, the first step is believing you can. Alison and I are going to be talking all about what to do when you first notice that one, or maybe many, of your students are struggling with reading. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/struggling-readers Take the quick to get your curated Beginning Teacher Talk Playlist: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6203db0667adf400182598c8 Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group

Are you tired of nameless papers being handed in? This week’s classroom management hack is going to share a simple solution that your students will love! If you are enjoying these classroom management hack mini-episodes, I would love to know! Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @beginningteachertalk. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/nameless-papers Grab your FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/checklist-hacks Join the Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management Mini-Course: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/chaos-to-confidence-hackpodcasts 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 Beginni

It’s tough being a kid and learning how to navigate big emotions like sadness, anger, frustration, stress, and disappointment. I’m sure you’ve noticed that some of your students have a more difficult time than others when it comes to processing these types of emotions. We all have those students who have really big tempers, or become upset easily. Having a special space in your classroom where students can go to work through their emotions safely is a game-changer. I like to call this space a calm-down corner, and it does not need to be anything fancy! Today I’m sharing how to set up a calm-down corner and how to prepare your students to use it in a useful way. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/calm-down-corner Grab my Out of Control, Chatty Class Rescue Bundle: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/rescue-bundle Check out my Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Begin