When interacting with students all day, it’s the defiance, disruptions, and attention-seeking behaviors that teachers tend to struggle with the most.

In today’s episode, I’m discussing the root causes of those challenging behaviors and practical strategies so you can address behavioral struggles during your school day.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/handling-challenging-behaviors

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

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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)!

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I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

I’ve said it many times before, but part of effective classroom management is your time management skills. Just like with most things, time management is a practice that will get better over time.

I’ve come up with some time-saving hacks that you can start using in your classroom. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 8 ways you can start maximizing your instructional time throughout your school day.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/time-saving-hacks

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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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)!

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I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

Spooky season is here, and as teachers, we know what that comes with, right? 🎃 Lots of Halloween energy! 🎃 In this episode, I’m giving you several ideas that you can use to make a Halloween class party really fun. These ideas will allow your students to funnel their energy into something that will be enjoyable for everybody.

I have 22 class party game ideas, and have divided them into three different categories - games that you can use in centers, games you can play as a whole class, and games that you can do while students are snacking at their desks.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/halloween-party-games

Check out my list of 24+ Awesome Halloween Books for Elementary Classrooms: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/24-best-halloween-books-for-elementary

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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)!

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I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

Whether you’re a new or veteran teacher, it’s important to know how to manage your classroom more efficiently, which starts with time management. By streamlining your processes and routines, along with learning ways to work smarter, not harder, you can achieve a work-life balance and prioritize your life outside the classroom.

To help you achieve this, I’m sharing 10 time-saving tips for teachers that you can apply in your classroom today.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/time-saving-tips-for-teachers

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/

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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)!

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I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

In today’s world, technology is a constant in our lives, and its impact is growing rapidly. So, how can we continue to utilize technology to positively benefit our students?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing strategies on how to differentiate using technology with your students.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/differentiation-using-technology

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/

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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 hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

A trend that’s happening in education right now is the idea of teaching split grades. Whether this is the effect of Covid-related academic struggles or the new wave of teaching, more and more schools are moving toward this teaching style, and teachers need to be informed.

To help you thrive and enjoy teaching split grades, I’m sharing 10 helpful tips for you to plan and implement in your classroom.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/split-grades

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/

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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)!

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I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

I’ve always found it interesting that our mind can trick us into thinking the opposite of what we know to be true when we’re stressed or in survival mode, which is exactly the stage you’re in at the beginning of the school year.

But I don’t want you to go down that spiral and start the year off on a negative note, but instead, positively. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 mindset shifts and reminders for you to remember at the start of the school year.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/growth-mindset-for-teachers

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/

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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 hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

I’m all about learning how to uplevel your classroom management system in all the different aspects of the classroom. I’ve always said that managing a classroom is more than just discipline and managing student behaviors, so having healthy lunches for busy teachers is part of having effective classroom management.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing healthy lunches and snack ideas for busy teachers that will eliminate your decision fatigue and keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/healthy-lunches-for-busy-teachers

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

New Masterclass - How to Get Ready for the School Year in 5 Weeks or Less: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/

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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 hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist