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Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

Mar 27, 2024

To me, it feels good to clean and get things cleared out, for it provides a clear mental space for the busy time of the end of the school year.

To continue the series, I want to discuss a place to organize that can accumulate a lot of clutter and documents, which is your filing cabinet.

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Mar 20, 2024

Since cleaning and organization can be a weakness and struggle for many teachers, I thought it was fitting to do a teacher spring cleaning series. 

In the first episode of the series, I’m sharing six easy steps to organize your teacher desk.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/classroom-organization 

The...


Mar 13, 2024

Instead of filling your brain with more resources and practical ways to be more effective in your classroom, today, I’m filling your brain with positive thoughts. 

I’m going to show you how to begin intentionally focusing on changing our minds for the better with positive thoughts that will bring you joy and...


Mar 6, 2024

With interview season upon us, I thought it would be the perfect time to refresh those interviewing skills so you make the best impression and land the job!

Even if you’re currently in the classroom and not looking to switch jobs, most of you still have observations you’re completing for your administrators. Don’t...


Feb 28, 2024

Part of our job as teachers is to get students’ attention as we transition from one activity to the next, line up from recess, or give further instructions when students are working in groups. And for most of us, our natural instinct to get the attention of our class is by yelling or speaking in a louder tone. I’ll...