Podcast

Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

Author: Dr. Lori Friesen
Feed episode count: 407
Official site: https://www.drlorifriesen.com
RSS: https://beginningteachertalk.libsyn.com/rss
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Summary

"Just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one." Welcome to Beginning Teacher Talk, the weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lori Friesen, where we talk about all of the things you wish you learned in college about teaching elementary school. We feature kid-tested classroom management techniques, organizational strategies, creative ways to motivate your students, how to work with colleagues, seasonal gems, and how to de-stress and eliminate the overwhelm that too often accompanies your first years of teaching.

Episodes

Jul 29, 2026 · not_requested

407. Classroom Mascots: An Amazing First-Weeks Community Builder

Duration seconds: 1662
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-mascot

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Jul 22, 2026 · not_requested

406. If Last Year Was the Hardest Year of Your Teaching Life, Listen to This

Duration seconds: 1802
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/hardest-teaching-year

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

405. Before You Quit Teaching, Listen to This: With Middle School Teacher Amber Duane

Duration seconds: 1626
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/before-you-quit

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

404. Specials Teachers: Why Classroom Management Feels So Different (And Why Most Advice Doesn't Work)

Duration seconds: 1329
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/specials-classroom-management

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

403. Teaching Today's Kids with 22-Year Veteran Jodie Culpepper

Duration seconds: 2224
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teaching-todays-kids-with-22-year-veteran-jodie-culpepper

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

402. Adding Elements of Surprise to Engage Your Students with 4th Grade Teacher Amanda Muri

Duration seconds: 2925
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/elements-of-surprise

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

401. How Small Changes Lead to Big Results in Pre-K Classroom Management With Special Guest Lindsay Parsons

Duration seconds: 1525
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/pre-k-classroom-management

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

400. 5 Reasons Your Classroom Felt So Much Harder Than It Needed to Be

Duration seconds: 1238
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/5-reasons-your-classroom-felt-hard

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

399. Why Next Year Will Feel Exactly the Same (Unless You Do This First)

Duration seconds: 1337
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/why-next-year-will-feel-the-same

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

398. What to Write Down Before You Leave Your Classroom for Summer

Duration seconds: 1329
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/what-to-write-down-before-summer

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

397. How to Pack Up Your Classroom for the Summer (So Next Year Feels 10x Easier)

Duration seconds: 1311
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/end-of-the-year-classroom-organization

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

396. 10 Things I Wish I Had Known During My First Year of Teaching

Duration seconds: 1417
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/ten-powerful-lessons

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

395. The 5 Spring Systems to Tighten (To Make Next Year Easier)

Duration seconds: 1533
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/spring-systems

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

394. Why May is the Most Important Month of the Year for Teachers

Duration seconds: 1221
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/spring-reset-series

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

392. Lawnmower Parents Who Say, "My Child Is the Victim"

Duration seconds: 1822
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Mar 11, 2026 · not_requested

391. 10 Outdoor Classroom Management Strategies to Channel Spring Energy (Without Losing Control)

Duration seconds: 1296
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog

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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

390. When Inclusion Isn't Working — And How Teachers Can Survive a Broken System Without Burning Out

Duration seconds: 1124
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Feb 25, 2026 · not_requested

389. Novelty Without Burnout (So You're Not Entertaining All Day)

Duration seconds: 1331
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Feb 18, 2026 · not_requested

388. How to Build Curiosity Into Lessons (Even the Boring Ones)

Duration seconds: 1476
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

387. Low-Prep Ways to Add Surprise to Your Elementary Classroom Without Losing Control

Duration seconds: 1424
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Feb 4, 2026 · not_requested

386. Why Mystery Works (And Why Kids Are So Bored Right Now)

Duration seconds: 1381
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/mystery-in-classrooms

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Jan 28, 2026 · not_requested

385. How to Handle Challenging Behaviors Without Burning Out

Duration seconds: 1402
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Jan 21, 2026 · not_requested

384. When Half Your Class Seems "Checked Out" — Motivation Strategies That Actually Work

Duration seconds: 1556
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Jan 14, 2026 · not_requested

383. The January Classroom Refresh: Simple Changes That Make a Big Difference

Duration seconds: 1554
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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Jan 7, 2026 · not_requested

382. What to Do When Kids Just Aren't Turning in Their Work

Duration seconds: 1476
Source: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/

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