Whether it’s redirecting students during a lesson, someone asking to use the restroom during a read aloud, the phone ringing while giving instructions, or the unexpected sound of the fire alarm, interruptions are a constant in the classroom.

In today’s episode, I’m going to share some very concrete strategies and a few mindset reminders that will keep you teaching and your students focused when interruptions occur.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teaching-with-interruptions

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

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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

As teachers, we know that difficult behaviors are going to happen. But sometimes certain behaviors become too much and we need to involve administrators.

In today’s episode, I’m going to break down the steps to take so you can confidently know what to do before reaching out to administration for help and signs for when they need to intervene right away.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/involve-admin

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

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

With Thanksgiving just around the corner in North America, I wanted to spend some time discussing how to incorporate gratitude and learning in your classroom. I provide research-based evidence that shows what can happen when you cultivate a genuine attitude of gratitude amongst your students and seven ideas to implement in your classroom.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/gratitude-and-learning

"Raising Children With an Attitude of Gratitude" Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/raising-children-with-an-attitude-of-gratitude-1387839251?tesla=y

"Grateful Schools, Happy Schools" Article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/grateful_schools_happy_schools

"11 Tips for Instilling True Gratitude in Your Students" Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/11-tips-for-instilling-true-gratitude-in-your-kids_b_4708019?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAbtz-FWgv_9kkAHuq4rOPJ3Gfq4Ix2g1lntUTdAwU-1eqCeZHOWnfTrWxHSD8SpOJwQFZP1uKz0-DJCwByu1vqQueKEmolIsvod-od9dy1rW7_MfykxF5M1UE2QrRcw8cP4xKwf-BtMY182-CXcuJMUVlNVjvno8uMZZ53Pu7lI

Free Masterclass - Your 5-Step Classroom Management Reset: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-5-step-reset

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