Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

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"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.

Recent Episodes
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    May 28, 2025 – 32:05
  • Managing Fear and Worry About Next School Year
    May 21, 2025 – 23:25
  • New Teacher Spotlight: Kelsey Moody
    May 14, 2025 – 31:20
  • Setting Up a Classroom: 6 Mistakes to Avoid
    May 7, 2025 – 24:47
  • It’s Not Just What You Say — It’s HOW You Show Up: The Interview Energy Shift That Gets You Hired
    Apr 30, 2025 – 23:17
  • Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap: Transitioning from Student to Teacher (And How Schools Can Help)
    Apr 23, 2025 – 26:34
  • The Real Cost of Teacher Attrition (& How to Prevent It)
    Apr 16, 2025 – 25:14
  • The 3 Biggest Challenges for New Teachers (& How to Solve Them)
    Apr 9, 2025 – 22:43
  • How to Teach Kids Focus Skills
    Apr 2, 2025 – 22:06
  • How to Structure the Rest of Your Day After an Assessment
    Mar 26, 2025 – 23:56
  • How to Calm & Prepare Students During the Weeks Leading Up to Testing
    Mar 19, 2025 – 27:29
  • Test-Taking Strategies for Math in Elementary
    Mar 12, 2025 – 28:04
  • Helpful Test-Taking Strategies in Elementary Language Arts
    Mar 5, 2025 – 26:19
  • How to Take the Pressure Off
    Feb 26, 2025 – 23:35
  • Surviving February: Staying Inspired During the Longest Shortest Month
    Feb 19, 2025 – 25:58
  • Practical Self-Kindness for Chronically Tired Teachers
    Feb 12, 2025 – 28:27
  • How Elementary Teachers Can Show Kindness & Compassion to Their Students
    Feb 5, 2025 – 28:04
  • 10 Fun and Easy Ways to Teach Kids Kindness: Practical Ideas You’ll Love!
    Jan 29, 2025 – 22:36
  • Easy Ways to Involve Movement in Your Lessons (& Increase Student Focus & Engagement)
    Jan 22, 2025 – 22:15
  • How to Reframe Negative Thoughts (And Why It’s Important)
    Jan 15, 2025 – 31:07
  • 10 Research-Backed Ways to Find the Positive in Your Students
    Jan 8, 2025 – 27:12
  • How to Easily Infuse More Humor into Your Classroom
    Jan 1, 2025 – 29:23
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    Dec 25, 2024 – 27:24
  • Simple, Low-Prep Speaking Activities for ELL Students
    Dec 18, 2024 – 25:31
  • 15 Nonverbal Cues Every Teacher Needs to Know
    Dec 11, 2024 – 27:45
  • All Behavior is Communication: 12 Easy Ways to Build Connections with Your Students
    Dec 4, 2024 – 28:10
  • How to Guarantee You Will Master Your Classroom Management
    Nov 27, 2024 – 34:26
  • When You Have a Million Interruptions in a Day - How to Still Teach & Keep Kids Focused
    Nov 20, 2024 – 24:11
  • When Is It Time to Involve Admin for Help with a Challenging Student?
    Nov 13, 2024 – 28:22
  • How Gratitude Positively Impacts Learning: 7 Thanksgiving Activities that Teach Gratitude
    Nov 6, 2024 – 29:38
  • Feeling Disenchanted with Teaching? You Aren’t Alone
    Oct 30, 2024 – 32:38
  • When 4 Students Constantly Disrupt Your Lesson
    Oct 23, 2024 – 28:03
  • Handling Challenging Behaviors with Confidence
    Oct 16, 2024 – 26:54
  • 8 Ways to Maximize Instructional Time Throughout the School Day
    Oct 9, 2024 – 27:55
  • My Favorite Class Halloween Party Games for Elementary
    Oct 2, 2024 – 26:01
  • 10 Time-Saving Tips for Elementary Teachers
    Sep 25, 2024 – 29:56
  • How to Integrate Technology to Differentiate Learning in Elementary
    Sep 18, 2024 – 27:00
  • Teaching a Split Grade: 10 Helpful Tips
    Sep 11, 2024 – 27:51
  • 3 Mindset Reminders for the First Weeks of School
    Sep 4, 2024 – 22:30
  • Quick Lunch & Snack Ideas for Busy Teachers
    Aug 28, 2024 – 24:06
  • 5 Easy Mindfulness Activities For Elementary Teachers & Students
    Aug 21, 2024 – 22:19
  • Anti-Anxiety Toolbox for Elementary Teachers: Setting the Foundation for Calm
    Aug 14, 2024 – 28:10
  • How to Create a Classroom Community in the First Weeks of School
    Aug 7, 2024 – 35:52
  • How to Establish Your Classroom Management Plan at the Beginning of the School Year
    Jul 31, 2024 – 33:01
  • An Often Overlooked Classroom Management Tool with Alicia Ulrich
    Jul 24, 2024 – 42:34
  • Classroom Management Advice from 3rd-Year Teacher Rebecca Stafford
    Jul 17, 2024 – 32:54
  • R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy vs. The Classroom Management Club: What’s the Difference & Which One Is Right for Me?
    Jul 10, 2024 – 21:45
  • New Teacher Training Series Part Ten: Managing Your Mindset as a New Teacher
    Jul 3, 2024 – 27:40
  • New Teacher Training Series Part Nine: Building Your Confidence as a New Teacher
    Jun 26, 2024 – 28:41
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