Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

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158. Classroom Management Hack: Ketchup, Mustard, & Pickles Folders Feb 19, 2022

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This week's quick classroom management hack is ketchup, mustard, and pickles folders! This hack is a super cute and fun way to keep work organized and to keep track of which work still needs to be completed.

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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

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157. 15 Tips for an Outstanding Teacher Interview Lesson Feb 16, 2022

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Have you ever heard of a teacher interview lesson? If you are preparing for interviews, there's a chance that you may be asked to do one of these. An interview lesson is when you go into a classroom and teach a lesson while being observed. If this sounds scary and stressful to you, you aren't alone! Many teachers feel intimidated by this process. However, there are things you can do ahead of time to ensure that you feel prepared and confident walking into your observation. I'm sharing my top 15 best tips so that you can rock your interview lesson!

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teacher-interview-lesson

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156. Classroom Management Hack: Hand Sanitizer Bathroom Pass Feb 12, 2022

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This week's quick classroom management hack is a hand sanitizer bathroom pass. This is such a simple way to keep track of who is using the bathroom while also encouraging the habit of washing your hands after using the bathroom.

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155. Should I Quit Teaching in 2022? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself Feb 09, 2022

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Have you considered quitting teaching this year? If you have, you're definitely not alone. Between COVID, school closures, sub shortages, lack of support from adminstrators, and plenty of toxic positivity, it would be surprising if you haven't questioned your desire to continue. This discussion today is not to tell you whether you should or should not leave this profession. Instead, it is an honest conversation about what you need to consider in order to make that important decision.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/should-i-quit-teaching

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Xo Lori

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154. Classroom Management Hack: Cupcake Points Feb 05, 2022

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These cupcake points are such a fun classroom management hack! You can use them to keep your kiddos motivated and on-track with your routines and procedures inside your classroom, especially around Valentine's Day.

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153. My Weight Loss Journey: How I Lost 30 Pounds (& Am Keeping It Off) Feb 02, 2022

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Today I'm finally ready to talk about something that is deeply personal. I'm sharing my personal weight loss journey of losing 30 pounds and keeping it off. Whether you're working from home or at school, it can be super difficult to create and maintain healthy habits as a teacher. If you're feeling discouraged about your health right now, I hope that what I share helps you to see that it's never too late to change your habits so that you can feel healthy, happy, and confident in your own skin.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/weight-loss-journey

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152. How to Utilize a TA in Your Classroom Jan 26, 2022

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When I was a beginning teacher, I had a teacher assistant and one of the biggest mistakes I made was not being super clear about what her role would be in my classroom. The thought of telling her what to do was super uncomfortable for me, and that made our relationship difficult. Over the years, I learned all kinds of creative and helpful ways to utilize a TA. Now I'm sharing those ideas with you so that you can see what a great gift it can be to have a TA in your classroom!

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/utilize-a-ta

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151. How to Handle Critical Observation Feedback Jan 19, 2022

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Formal observations are one of the things about teaching that really scares us as new teachers. They can send you right into panic mode, even if you have a really supportive administration. Often, the most nerve-wracking part is the feedback that comes after the observation. Critical observation feedback can immediately cause you to doubt your teaching ability. However, there is a way you can reframe how you view observation feedback that I want to share with you today. It will help you to feel more empowered and encourage you to take the next steps towards becoming the teacher that you've always dreamed of being.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/critical-observation-feedback

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150. 5 Fantastic Podcasts for the Classroom (& Activities to Use with Them) Jan 12, 2022

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If you're reading this then you may be an avid podcast listener, but have you ever used podcasts in your classroom? They are such a fun way to connect the real world to what you're doing in your classroom. I'm sharing five fantastic podcasts that you can use with your kids and simple low-prep activities to use with them. You may be surprised at how easily podcasts can be incorporated into any subject area and any time of the day.

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149. How to Reset Your Independent Reading in January (with Sara Marye) Jan 05, 2022

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Returning to school after winter break usually presents several challenges. It can take some time to get back into your normal routines after being away from school for an extended period of time. One of the things that can be especially difficult to get back into is independent reading. To make this process much easier for you, I have a special "gift episode" for you today! It features content originally aired on my good friend Sara Marye's podcast, The Stellar Teacher Podcast. Sara shares 5 ways to successfully jump back into independent reading in the new year.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/independent-reading

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