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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...
Episode #395 🌿 The Spring Reset Series Part Two: The 5 Spring Systems to Tighten (To Make Next Year Easier) Episode Summary: If your classr...
Episode #394 The Spring Reset Series – Part One 🌷 Why May Is the Most Important Month of the Year for Teachers As the school year winds dow...
Many students struggle with accountability, empathy, and boundaries due to "lawnmower parenting," where obstacles are removed before they ca...
What if the most powerful academic shift you could make during your day wasn't a new curriculum, but a change of scenery? Stepping outside s...
Every day, teachers walk into buildings shaped by policies they didn't choose. They're asked to function while understaffed, under-resourced...
What if the secret to student engagement wasn't new curriculum, more resources, updated materials, or the teacher entertaining at the front...
Instead of treating engagement as something you're constantly trying to manage, think of it as something you're trying to solve, and curiosi...
You can have strong routines and clear expectations and still feel like your classroom energy has gone flat. In this episode, I share how sm...
There's something powerful about not giving students the whole picture right away. The moment you lower your voice, cover part of the board,...
When your nervous system never gets a chance to reset, stress becomes your baseline, patience runs thin, and burnout starts to feel inevitab...
For many teachers, student motivation seems to disappear after winter break. Energy is low, and students who were once eager are suddenly dr...
If you're anything like me, walking back into your classroom in January after a much-needed break suddenly makes you notice everything . The...
Even after investing time in designing thoughtful assignments, creating clear rubrics, and building in opportunities for creativity and stud...
You know the look: the blank stare, the shrugged shoulders, the quiet "I don't care" that shows up no matter how engaging the lesson or acti...
There's a moment every elementary teacher experiences - the one where a behavior repeats, a parent asks a question, or an administrator says...
If you've ever watched a student stare at a messy desk, forget a direction you gave 10 seconds ago, or melt down at the sight of a multi-ste...
There's a certain chaos that walks back into your classroom after recess or lunch with the buzzing energy, side conversations, and constant...
The beginning of the year is always full of promise and hope for a successful, smooth school year - and that same optimism often extends to...
When a handful of students seem determined to derail your lesson plans, it can feel like your classroom is running you instead of the other...
Teachers naturally want to manage everything that happens in their classrooms and handle student behaviors independently. But when the tensi...
Imagine walking into a classroom where students greet each other with smiles, celebrate one another's efforts, and notice the small things t...
Some students seem to need your help every few minutes, whether it's finding a pencil, getting assistance with an assignment, or asking what...
Mornings and transitions can be tricky moments for teachers, but they don't have to stay that way. By establishing clear routines and teachi...
There comes a moment when even the most passionate teachers whisper to themselves, "I don't know if I can do this anymore". The exhaustion,...
After years of letting interruptions disrupt my teaching, I realized that blurting wasn't usually about disrespect. It was about impulse con...
October can be one of the most engaging months of the school year when you weave in seasonal themes, keep lessons interactive, and give stud...
When parents question your decisions as a teacher, it can feel like your professionalism is on trial, but it's actually an opportunity. Inst...
Every September, teachers get swept into the "stress spiral" - the endless to-do lists, stacks of papers to grade, and the constant feeling...
At the start of the school year, everything feels fresh. Students are eager, polite, and full of curiosity. But as the weeks go on, that ini...
When teachers feel like their admin doesn't have their back, it can be exhausting, isolating, and even hopeless at times. But you're not pow...
If you're a beginning teacher dealing with students who constantly ignore you, here are two things you need to know: you're not alone, and i...
While many of us use books to support lessons or create a calm, engaging moment with our class, did you know there are other powerful ways t...
As you set up your classroom and wait for students to arrive, a different kind of noise often fills the silence: worry. Teachers carry a lot...
Classroom management isn't just a concern for homeroom teachers. Specials teachers face their own unique set of challenges: rotating classes...
With such long and exhausting days, teachers need more opportunities to relax and declutter their minds, and meditation does just that. It's...
One thing I always emphasize is that teachers are lifelong learners. They're constantly evolving, growing, and striving to be their best. Be...
Tapping into your creative side during summer break is a great way to develop engaging strategies that make a real impact on your students a...
When you're part of the Classroom Management Club, you're not just exchanging ideas and strategies; you're sharing purpose, strength, and th...
I always dreamed of creating a space for beginning teachers and the Classroom Management Club has exceeded all expectations. It has grown in...
Beginning teachers imagine that with experience will come more confidence, stronger classroom management, and the ability to handle challeng...
When you're just starting out as a teacher, there's so much to learn and never quite enough time. So, what can you do to help yourself feel...
Your first year of teaching often feels like pure survival mode. It's usually not until your second year that you can finally take a breath,...
Let's be honest: teaching gets tough. As a beginning teacher, you're stepping into a world where success isn't defined by perfection, but by...
Even with several years of classroom experience working alongside other teachers, stepping into your own classroom comes with a whole new se...
Teachers often pour so much time and energy into supporting their students that they forget about forming strong relationships with their pe...
Our brains are wired to worry, so it's only natural for you to wonder how you'll handle the unknown of the coming school year. Using two rea...
The first year of teaching is a mix of excitement, nerves, and a whole lot of questions. So if you've just graduated and are looking for a s...
Beginning teachers often get so caught up in the way their classroom looks and forget its true purpose: functionality. Even veteran teachers...
Teacher interviews can be intimidating and often feels like you're stepping into the unknown. But the hidden secret to a successful intervie...
The transition from student teacher to full-time teacher can be overwhelming, and many new teachers feel stressed during their first year. T...