Beginning Teacher Talk

You may be asked to step outside of your comfort zone in more ways than one this next school year as districts determine the safest ways to bring kids back to school. But what do you do when you HATE seeing yourself on video? Let's talk about 4 ways you can gain confidence on video - and why it's so important that we do. Episode #71 Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-feel-confident-on-video-when-teaching-online 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/drlorifriesen  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 fo

One of the things I keep hearing from teachers is how concerned teachers are that students won't be able to do group work in classrooms because of social distancing. I get it - it's really hard to re-think how we do things because of social distancing restrictions. So, let's talk about 10 alternatives to small-group work that your students are going to love! Episode #70 Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/social-distancing-in-classrooms  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/drlorifriesen  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

If you're a new elementary teacher and your school is considering bringing students back for in-person classes even part-time when kids go back to school in the late summer or fall, let's talk about 9 practical considerations when it comes to classroom management and following the CDC Guidelines. Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-management-in-a-covid-classroom 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/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if

As countries begin to make plans to re-open schools, things will likely look quite different than we are used to. Let's talk about some of the very practical ways that you and your school might consider setting up schools and classrooms differently in a COVID-19 world. Complete Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/re-opening-schools-in-a-covid-world  Sign up for the FREE Masterclass:  4 Secrets to Success in Your First Year of Teaching - What You Can Do this Summer to Be Truly Ready for the School Year 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/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're

If you're a new elementary teacher and your school is thinking of starting the new school year via distance learning in the fall, let's talk about the first 8 steps to take to get ready for a new school year! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-new-school-year-with-distance-learning  Register for the masterclass, "4 Secrets to Success in Your First Year of Teaching" here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/teach  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/drlorifriesen  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 yo

Hindsight is 20-20, right? Let's talk about 10 things that I really wish somebody had told me in my first year of teaching to ensure that you don't make the same (many) mistakes that I did - and so you can know that you are not alone in your experience!  Access the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/10-things-i-wish-somebody-told-me-in-my-first-year-of-teaching  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/drlorifriesen  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. Jus

If you're a new teacher and you've just accepted your first teaching position (or you're interviewing for positions and plan to teach your first year in the fall), you're probably feeling a little bit of anxiety around what you can be doing now to start preparing for a successful year - especially when you can't even get into your new school!  Let's talk about 8 things you can do right now, even without getting into your classroom. Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-year-of-teaching  Join the 7-Day Challenge here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/7-day-challenge-opt-in  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:

One of the most challenging parts of being a new teacher is trying to figure out how to feel confident when communicating with parents - especially when in reality, we feel like we don't know what we're doing half of the time. Let's talk about five things I wish somebody would have told me about communicating with parents as a new teacher! Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/communicating-with-parents  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/drlorifriesen  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 t

If you just graduated with your teaching degree and you're getting ready to set up your first classroom, learn what to invest in - and what not to - before you begin your school year.  Get the complete show notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/your-first-classroom-what-to-buy-what-not-to  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/drlorifriesen  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 G

If you've had a student teaching experience and been super frustrated by the fact that the students behave completely differently for you than for your mentor teacher, let's talk about 4 reasons why this happens and how you can ensure that it doesn't happen to you! Get the complete Show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/why-my-students-listened-to-me-not-to-my-student-teacher  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/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling e

Have you ever had a teacher that you'll never forget? I'll tell you what all these teachers have in common and three things you can do to become that teacher for your students. Access the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-management-101  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/drlorifriesen  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 wor

The transition from student to teacher can be a tricky one to navigate, especially when it comes to figuring out a new wardrobe that is professional while still being affordable, cute and practical. In this episode, learn the 8 staples of my wardrobe that allowed me to plan professional, comfy outfits for the week in just 15 minutes! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-dress-as-a-teacher  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/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you i

Teaching from home does have its perks - you can work in your pj's and spend more time with your family & pets - but what about all of those new challenges, like feeling like you need to be there for your students 24 hours a day? Let's talk about 7 things you can do right away to help ease that "I'm not doing enough" voice in your head! Get the Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teaching-from-home-in-2020  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/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in

Perhaps the most difficult part of COVID-19 has been the constant uncertainty around it on a global scale. Let's talk about how we can respond and rise to help our students to feel safe amid chaos. Get the complete show notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-uncertainty-and-fear-during-covid-19  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/drlorifriesen  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 o

I know how nerve-wracking it can be to get ready for interviews, especially because you've invested so much time and effort into getting your degree, and you've probably dreamed of being a teacher for much of your life. Inside this episode, I break down how you can best prepare, I share the most common interview questions, and what to do the day of the interview to ensure your success! Get the complete Show Notes (and lists of questions) here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-successful-elementary-school-interview  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/drlorifriesen  If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in you

If you are having a tough time teaching writing, and if you just can't seem to get your students to buy into writing in your classroom, you are going to love this episode. I'm going to share tons of practical and highly engaging ideas and writing prompts that you can use in your classroom tomorrow to get your kiddos writing right away! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-inspire-and-engage-student-writers   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/drlorifriesen  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 p

Around the world, educators are reeling with trying to find ways to support their students from a distance and give them resources and tools for online learning as parents struggle to educate their children from home. In this episode, I'm sharing what I'm doing in response to try to help: Curating a list of 54 Best Online Resources for Teachers & Parents During COVID-19. Get access to this list and online support videos for parents in reading and writing here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/54_best_online_resources_during_covid19  Download this FREE PDF Resource of all the websites here: 54 Best Online Resources for Teachers and Parents During COVID-19 Get access to my FREE Five-Part Video Series for parents on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B99TceCBAYM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Get access to my FREE Five-Part Video Series for parents on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BeginningTeacherTalk/videos/1107084742965954/?t=2  Sending you huge love during this challenging time.

We all have them - those kiddos who we just cannot get into reading, and it seems like nothing we try makes a difference. This week, I share 5 foundational pillars of getting students engaged and inspired to read, drawing from my innovative literacy program, Dogs Help Kids Read and Succeed. I promise you that when you apply these techniques and strategies in your own classroom consistently, you will experience a dramatic difference in your students' reading engagement. This show is loaded with content, so review all of the info by visiting the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-support-struggling-readers 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:

Are you frustrated because it seems like your students never listen to you? It took me quite a few years to figure out how to solve this problem, but in this episode, I break it all down for you: exactly what to do, step-by-step, to ensure that you give directions in a way that your students will actually follow them - the first time! Get the complete Show Notes here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-give-directions  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/drlorifriesen  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

We all have one (or many) inside our classrooms... those kids who are just plain difficult. They refuse to work, they are completely unmotivated, and they are disrespectful. How are we supposed to handle these difficult students? Let's talk about what works - and what is behind this behavior. Get the complete show notes (and join the conversation) here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-handle-difficult-students 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/drlorifriesen  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 s