Beginning Teacher Talk

I've been fielding a lot of great questions about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, and I want to ensure that you get the answers to your most burning questions so you can make an informed decision about whether or not the Academy is a good fit for you. Join me inside this episode as we talk about the 9 most common questions teachers ask before they enroll! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/your-most-burning-questions-answered  Join the Beginning Teacher Talk Private Facebook Group:  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're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kin

If you're a new elementary teacher teaching 1st - 5th grade, you're in your first, second, or third year of teaching, and you really want to join R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy but you aren't sure you can afford it, let's talk about 5 ways you can get the Academy for FREE so you can get the support you need as a new teacher. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/academy-for-free Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes   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're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered

If you're a new teacher and you're thinking about how to create a fantastic community inside your new elementary classroom, you're going to love these five heart-centered, classroom-tested strategies to build relationships with (and among) your students in the first weeks of school! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/student-relationships 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're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 I ho

If you're a new teacher and you're concerned about how to develop positive relationships with parents (even when you're struggling with imposter syndrome - like I did), you're going to love these 5 simple things you can set up from the start of the school year to make a great first impression with parents! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/parent-relationships  Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Join the FREE 7-Day Challenge: Your First 7 Steps BEFORE Setting Up Your First Elementary Classroom: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/challenge Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! 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.i

If you're feeling exhausted and overwhelmed and you're having a hard time being creative and finding ways to get and keep your students engaged, grab your favorite sparkly gel pen and get ready to take loads of notes. I'm going to share all the goodies - practical, time-and-classroom-tested tips, tricks, and strategies that have worked in my own classroom and that I've gathered over the past 20 years of being in the field of education. Let's talk all about how to increase student engagement in your classroom right away! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/four-keys-to-ultimate-student-engagement  Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Join the FREE 7-Day Challenge: Your First 7 Steps BEFORE Setting Up Your First Elementary Classroom: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/challenge Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGrou

If you're a student teacher or an elementary teacher in your first years of teaching and you're struggling with classroom management, let's talk about the common mistakes so many of us make when it comes to managing our classrooms in the first few years and how you can prevent them! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-management-mistakes  Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! 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 t

If you're a new teacher in your first years of teaching (or if you're a student teacher) who's struggling with confidence, you're in for such a treat! Inside this episode, you'll learn game-changing strategies that have made a world of difference in boosting my own confidence that you can apply to your life right away. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-feel-more-confident-as-a-new-teacher  Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! 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're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positi

If you're a new teacher who's in the midst of the job search process or you are already teaching and you really want to know how to get a permanent contract at your school, you're going to love this show! Inside this episode, learn 5 things your principal is (really) looking for when they hire and how you can stand out from the crowd while staying true to yourself. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/what-your-principal-is-really-looking-for-in-a-new-teacher Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Get your FREE copy of The Complete Interview Guide for New Elementary Teachers: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/interview-guide  Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! 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: ht

If you're in the midst of your teacher job search, this is for you! Learn 3 mistakes teachers often make with their portfolios and 3 secrets to using your portfolio most effectively during your teacher interviews. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/3-secrets-to-using-your-portfolio  Get your FREE copy of The Complete Interview Guide for New Elementary Teachers: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/interview-guide  Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! 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're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leav

If you're a new teacher who's getting ready to start your teacher job search, this is for you. Whether you're looking to land your very first position or are maybe thinking of changing schools, I'll share 3 questions that often trip new teachers up during their interviews and how to answer them so you can feel fully confident. Show notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/3-teacher-interview-questions-that-might-throw-you-off Get your FREE copy of The Complete Interview Guide for New Elementary Teachers: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/interview-guide  Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're

If you're a new teacher who's had to deal with switching from in-person to online teaching and back again, all while dealing with the "I'm not doing enough" voices in your head, you're going to love this honest conversation with Julianna about what her first full year of teaching has been like with Covid. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/1st-year-teacher-interview-with-julianna-morell  Get your FREE copy of The Complete Interview Guide for New Elementary Teachers: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/interview-guide  Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Connect with Lori and get notifications about the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: 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/ Conn

If you're a new teacher and you've been struggling with how to collect and organize student data, you're going to love this episode with Dawn Ellis. Let's talk about 5 ways you can set up your IEP data collection efficiently and effectively, whether you're teaching in-person or online.  Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/exceptional-data-framework Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: 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're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here

If you're a substitute or supply teacher and you're looking for some great ideas for how to keep the students engaged and manage the class more effectively, you're going to love this! Let's go for a walk and talk about my top 11 tips for substitute and supply teachers. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/my-top-11-tips-for-substitute-or-supply-teachers Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: 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 T

Whether you're student teaching in-person or online, there's a lot to think about and to learn as you learn the skills you need to become the teacher you've always dreamed of being. Inside this episode, I share the 4 keys to success as a student teacher based on supporting (and evaluating) hundreds of student teachers! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/student-teacher-success Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: 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  I

You might be surprised to learn that the level of success of our classroom management system is directly tied to how we use our voice inside our classroom. Learn what my students taught me over 10 years of classroom teaching about how to use my voice powerfully and effectively to help manage my classroom peacefully and positively! Show notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/your-voice-is-the-secret  Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here:https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: 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/beg

When I tutored an adorable, 6-year-old student named Doris in Hong Kong more than 20 years ago, I never could have imagined that we would still be connected on FB all these years later - but even more so, what she would teach me about becoming a teacher (long before I earned my degree). Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/she-was-featured-in-forbes  Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: 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

What better way to celebrate our 100th episode than with my favorite 100th Day of School ideas? I'll walk you through an entire day of fun ways that you can celebrate with your students - and share with you how you can get my day plans and all the activity templates to go with them! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/my-favorite-100th-day-of-school-ideas  Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: 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're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you wou

The world watched thousands of Trump supporters storm the U.S. capitol building on January 6, 2021, and the very next day, you were expected to help your students process all that they were seeing and hearing about on the news. You are a beginning teacher, and there is no right way to handle any of this. This week's show is my gentle offer of support during what I know is yet another very challenging time in the time of Covid. Show notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-students-about-the-storming-of-the-u-s-capitol-on-january-6-2021 If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here or on the link below to leave your review now (and be entered into our contest for a scholarship for the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy:

If you struggled with your classroom management during your student teaching placement (or in your first few years of teaching), know that you're not alone. Inside this episode, learn my secrets for developing my very own bag of classroom management teacher tricks over 10 years of teaching! Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/your-bag-of-classroom-management-tricks If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here or on the link below to leave your review now (and be entered into our contest for a scholarship for the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeache

If you've had a student who has experienced a death in their family due to Covid (or even the death of a pet), let's talk about how children process grief and 12 practical strategies you can use with kids to help them deal with trauma and grief. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-help-students-deal-with-trauma-and-grief  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helpful for you, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here or on the link below to leave your review now (and be entered into our contest for a scholarship for the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes  Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning