394. Why May is the Most Important Month of the Year for Teachers

Episode The Spring Reset Series – Part One 🌷 Why May Is the Most Important Month of the Year for Teachers As the school year winds down, many teachers feel like they're just trying to make it to summer. But what if May is actually the most powerful month for improving your teaching? In this episode, Dr. Lori Friesen explains why this final stretch of the year is the perfect time for reflection, and how capturing what worked and what didn't can make next year dramatically easier. You'll learn a simple method to turn this year's experiences into a clear plan for stronger routines, smoother classroom management, and a more confident start next fall. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why May is the most important month for teacher reflection and professional growth • How noticing classroom "friction points" can reveal the systems your classroom needs • The routines and strategies that make a classroom run more smoothly • How to identify patterns in student engagement and behavior • A simple 20-minute Spring Reset reflection process that can save you hundreds of hours next school year Resources Mentioned • READY for School Academy by Dr. Lori Friesen • Free class at the Virtual Teacher Summer Camp • More support for teachers at drlorifriesen.com Listen &

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394. Why May is the Most Important Month of the Year for Teachers is an episode from Beginning Teacher Talk by Dr. Lori Friesen.

This episode is 20:21 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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