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

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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: 2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/spring-reset-series
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## Resource

As the school year winds down, many teachers feel like they're just trying to make it to summer. But what if May is actually the most powerful month for improving your teaching? In this episode, Dr. Lori Friesen explains why this final stretch of the year is the perfect time for reflection, and how capturing what worked and what didn't can make next year dramatically easier. You'll learn a simple method to turn this year's experiences into a clear plan for stronger routines, smoother classroom management, and a more confident start next fall. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why May is the most important month for teacher reflection and professional growth • How noticing classroom "friction points" can reveal the systems your classroom needs • The routines and strategies that make a classroom run more smoothly • How to identify patterns in student engagement and behavior • A simple 20-minute Spring Reset reflection process that can save you hundreds of hours next school year Resources Mentioned • READY for School Academy by Dr. Lori Friesen • Free class at the Virtual Teacher Summer Camp • More support for teachers at drlorifriesen.com Listen & Subscribe If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another teacher who could use a little support right now. And be sure to subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk so you don't miss the next episode in the Spring Reset Series, where Dr. Lori shares the five classroom systems you should tighten before the school year ends. Teaching is important work, and you don't have to do it alone. 💛 Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @beginningteachertalk Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel!

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