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    Explore "firstyearteacher" with insightful episodes like "Episode 2: What do early career music teachers need to know?", "How to Fit in (& Stand Out) at Your New School", "4 Ways to Create a Classroom Community that LOVES Reading", "How to Plan for a Sub" and "6 Steps to Becoming the Teacher You've Always Dreamed of Being" from podcasts like ""Education Through Music: The Podcast", "Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers", "Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers", "Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers" and "Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers"" and more!

    Episodes (47)

    How to Fit in (& Stand Out) at Your New School

    How to Fit in (& Stand Out) at Your New School

    I hate to be the one to tell you this, being a new teacher at a new school can sometimes make you feel like you're right back in high school. However, as the daughter of a Canadian R.C.M.P. officer (whose family moved every 2 years growing up) I've learned a few things about how to make friends quickly at a new school. Let's talk about how you can fit in AND stand out in your new position!

    Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-fit-in-stand-out-at-your-new-school 

    Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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 into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

    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

    P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

    4 Ways to Create a Classroom Community that LOVES Reading

    4 Ways to Create a Classroom Community that LOVES Reading

    If you're getting ready to set up your first classroom and you're wondering if you're doing what you need to create a classroom community that loves reading, you're going to love these four practical, high-level strategies from literacy expert Sara Marye!

    Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/community-of-readers 

    Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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 into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

    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

    P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

     

    How to Plan for a Sub

    How to Plan for a Sub

    If you're getting ready to teach your first (or second, or third) year of elementary school, you will thank yourself for creating a substitute teacher binder and sub station BEFORE you get sick during the busy school year. Let's talk about exactly what to include and how to prevent the overwhelm that can come with not being prepared!

    Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/planning-for-subs

    Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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 into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

    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

    P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

    6 Steps to Becoming the Teacher You've Always Dreamed of Being

    6 Steps to Becoming the Teacher You've Always Dreamed of Being

    If you're a new teacher and you're doubting yourself, let's talk about 6 steps to take (inspired by Entrepreneur Magazine) towards becoming the teacher you've always dreamed of being! I'll give you a hint: they're probably not what you think.

    Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/six-steps-to-success

    Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 

    Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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 into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

    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

    What I Wish I Knew Before My First Year of Teaching

    What I Wish I Knew Before My First Year of Teaching

    Don't we all sometimes wish we could look into a crystal ball and know our future? 

    While your first year of teaching may have a few surprises, I want to help you be as prepared as possible! On this episode, I share a few tips to help you go into your first year so you are an efficient, personable, and confident teacher! 

    Links mentioned in the episode: 

    www.ndteaching.com/binder
    www.ndteaching.com/series
    www.ndteaching.com/blossom

    Creating Your Teacher Vision Board

    Creating Your Teacher Vision Board

    Dream it. Manifest it. Envision it!
    However you look at it, turning your goals or your thoughts into reality can be tricky sometimes. Creating a vision board for your classroom and your upcoming year is a great tool to take your thoughts out of your brain and put them into a visual representation for your inspiration!

    Links mentioned in the episode:
    www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/North-Dakota-Teaching
    www.ndteaching.com/visionboards

    How to Choose a Classroom Theme

    How to Choose a Classroom Theme

    When you see a classroom theme that you love, it's easy to commit to that theme right away and build an entire classroom around it. However, here are 7 things I've learned to look for in a classroom theme to ensure that you're not wasting time or money, and to ensure that you're creating an inclusive space for your students. 

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

    Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 

    Get your FREE copy of The Complete Interview Guide for New Elementary Teachers: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/interview-guide 

    Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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 into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

    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

    Budgeting: Part 1 - Paying Off Your Student Loans

    Budgeting: Part 1 - Paying Off Your Student Loans

    Joining the "real world" is filled with so many amazing new opportunities, but along with those opportunities comes the adult responsibilities such as budgeting and paying off debt. In this three part series we are talking all about getting those student loans paid off, budgeting for the future, and how to save money on your future classroom!

    4 Keys to Ultimate Student Engagement

    4 Keys to Ultimate Student Engagement

    If you're feeling exhausted and overwhelmed and you're having a hard time being creative and finding ways to get and keep your students engaged, grab your favorite sparkly gel pen and get ready to take loads of notes. I'm going to share all the goodies - practical, time-and-classroom-tested tips, tricks, and strategies that have worked in my own classroom and that I've gathered over the past 20 years of being in the field of education. Let's talk all about how to increase student engagement in your classroom right away!

    Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/four-keys-to-ultimate-student-engagement 

    Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 

    Join the FREE 7-Day Challenge: Your First 7 Steps BEFORE Setting Up Your First Elementary Classroom: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/challenge

    Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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!

    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

    How to Feel Instantly More Confident as a New Teacher

    How to Feel Instantly More Confident as a New Teacher

    If you're a new teacher in your first years of teaching (or if you're a student teacher) who's struggling with confidence, you're in for such a treat! Inside this episode, you'll learn game-changing strategies that have made a world of difference in boosting my own confidence that you can apply to your life right away.

    Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-feel-more-confident-as-a-new-teacher 

    Don't miss out on the Beginning Teacher Training Series of the Year! Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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 into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

    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

    Interviewing Tips: Part 1

    Interviewing Tips: Part 1

    Did you know that when you're interviewing for your first teaching job that you’re interviewing the school just as much as they are interviewing you? In today's episode I will go into detail about how to know if a school is the right fit for you!

    Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching!

    If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support during your first year of teaching, the Blossoming Teacher Course is for you!

    - If you're interested in becoming a Blossoming Teacher, you can join here! www.ndteaching.com/BTC

    If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to give us a thumbs up! If you're looking for our 10 New Teacher Tips, you can grab them here! www.ndteaching.com/tips

    Website: www.NDTeaching.com

    Instagram: @northdakotateaching

    Facebook: @northdakotateaching

    Please join our First Year Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstyearteachersupport

    Success as a Student Teacher 103

    Success as a Student Teacher 103

    Whether you're student teaching in-person or online, there's a lot to think about and to learn as you learn the skills you need to become the teacher you've always dreamed of being. Inside this episode, I share the 4 keys to success as a student teacher based on supporting (and evaluating) hundreds of student teachers!

    Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/student-teacher-success

    Learn more about Your Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System here:
    https://www.drlorifriesen.com/confidence

    Learn more about the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes 

    Connect with Lori and other new teachers by joining our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/

    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!

    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

    P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

    What's in Your Teacher Bag?

    What's in Your Teacher Bag?

    If you fail to plan, you plan to fail, and I absolutely do not want that for you! If you're gearing up for student teaching and you're wondering what to keep in your student teacher bag, I've got you covered! In today's episode I'll will be sharing all of the items that you can find in my teacher bag on any given day!

    Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching!

    Want to read this podcast? Check out this blog post! https://www.ndteaching.com/blog

    If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support during your first year of teaching, the Blossoming Teacher Course is for you!

    - If you're interested in becoming a Blossoming Teacher, you can join here! www.ndteaching.com/BTC

    If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to give us a thumbs up! If you're looking for our 10 New Teacher Tips, you can grab them here! www.ndteaching.com/tips

    Website: www.NDTeaching.com

    Instagram: @northdakotateaching

    Facebook: @northdakotateaching

    Please join our First Year Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstyearteachersupport

    Making a Positive Impression When Student Teaching

    Making a Positive Impression When Student Teaching

    Student teaching can be filled with nerves and anxiety. We've been dreaming about being a teacher for our whole lives and now suddenly our future is right in front of us. These tips are going to help you kick off your student teaching experience the right way to ensure you're going to get a rockin' letter of recommendation at the end of your experience!

    Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching!

    Want to read this podcast? Check out this blog post! https://www.ndteaching.com/blog

    If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support during your first year of teaching, the Blossoming Teacher Course is for you!

    - If you're interested in becoming a Blossoming Teacher, you can join here! www.ndteaching.com/BTC

    If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to give us a thumbs up! If you're looking for our 10 New Teacher Tips, you can grab them here! www.ndteaching.com/tips

    Website: www.NDTeaching.com

    Instagram: @northdakotateaching

    Facebook: @northdakotateaching

    Please join our First Year Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstyearteachersupport