Whether it’s redirecting students during a lesson, someone asking to use the restroom during a read aloud, the phone ringing while giving instructions, or the unexpected sound of the fire alarm, interruptions are a constant in the classroom.

In today’s episode, I’m going to share some very concrete strategies and a few mindset reminders that will keep you teaching and your students focused when interruptions occur.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teaching-with-interruptions

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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

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As teachers, we know that difficult behaviors are going to happen. But sometimes certain behaviors become too much and we need to involve administrators.

In today’s episode, I’m going to break down the steps to take so you can confidently know what to do before reaching out to administration for help and signs for when they need to intervene right away.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/involve-admin

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!

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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

With Thanksgiving just around the corner in North America, I wanted to spend some time discussing how to incorporate gratitude and learning in your classroom. I provide research-based evidence that shows what can happen when you cultivate a genuine attitude of gratitude amongst your students and seven ideas to implement in your classroom.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/gratitude-and-learning

"Raising Children With an Attitude of Gratitude" Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/raising-children-with-an-attitude-of-gratitude-1387839251?tesla=y

"Grateful Schools, Happy Schools" Article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/grateful_schools_happy_schools

"11 Tips for Instilling True Gratitude in Your Students" Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/11-tips-for-instilling-true-gratitude-in-your-kids_b_4708019?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAbtz-FWgv_9kkAHuq4rOPJ3Gfq4Ix2g1lntUTdAwU-1eqCeZHOWnfTrWxHSD8SpOJwQFZP1uKz0-DJCwByu1vqQueKEmolIsvod-od9dy1rW7_MfykxF5M1UE2QrRcw8cP4xKwf-BtMY182-CXcuJMUVlNVjvno8uMZZ53Pu7lI

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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!

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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

When our expectations of being a teacher don't align with our realities, that's when we're in the disillusionment phase of teaching. In today's episode, I’m diving into what the disillusionment phase is and then providing you with practical strategies that will help you get relief.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/disillusionment-phase-2

Chatty Class Rescue Bundle: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/rescuebundleSP

Phases of First-Year Teaching by Ellen Moir: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4298/JCPS/4089317/Phases_of_First_Year_Teachers.pdf

Sleep and Mental Health Article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health

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

When disruptions occur with a small group of students, the way you handle the situation is completely different than with whole class disruptions. Instead of punishing every student, I’m going to provide you with strategies that will turn those individual interruptions back into focused work.

With my five step process, you will walk away with techniques that you can use to manage those behaviors that will ultimately bring more peace to your classroom.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/constant-interruptions

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

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

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

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