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

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Podcast: [Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk-a-podcast-for-new-elementary-teachers-1046804)
Published: 2026-01-14T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1554

## Resource

If you're anything like me, walking back into your classroom in January after a much-needed break suddenly makes you notice everything . The colors feel too loud, the table you keep tripping over is still there, and the mountain of papers on top of your filing cabinet seems to have multiplied. When the energy and space feel off, it's usually a sign that it's time for a few intentional changes. In today's episode, I'm sharing four simple ways to refresh your classroom through small changes that make a big impact. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-refresh 5-Minute Field Trips Subscription: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/5-minute-field-trips FREE Class: How to Prevent 2-3 Students from Derailing Your Entire Day: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/need-this Classroom Management Club Waitlist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/membershipwaitlist Subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beginningteachertalk Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for Elementary Classrooms : https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 Lung Cancer Free: One Couple's Journey Through a "Lungs in a Box" Double Lung Transplant: https://www.lungcancerfree.com/ 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/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…

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