HeyJaredBeginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers
"Just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one." Welcome to Beginning Teacher Talk, the weekly podcast hosted by Dr.
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415: Every Student Will Not Be Engaged Every Minute - And That Doesn't Mean Your Lesson Failed (opens the original)
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If you are exhausting yourself trying to keep every student entertained during every minute of every lesson , it may be time to release an impossible standard . In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk , Dr. Lori explains why student engagement naturally fluctuates , and how clear classroom management systems can help students return to learning without requiring you to turn every lesson into a three-ring circus. What You'll Learn: • Why a student losing focus does not automatically mean your l
414: The Impossible Standards Series: You're Not Failing - Your Classroom Just Needs a Reset (opens the original)
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If your classroom felt calm during the first week but is already beginning to slide, it does not mean your classroom management plan failed. In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk , Dr. Lori challenges the impossible standard that students should master expectations the first time and explains why your classroom may simply need a focused reset. What You'll Learn: • Why students testing expectations does not mean you are failing at classroom management • How treating behavior and routines like
413. A Back-to-School Pep Talk for the Teacher Who Already Feels Exhausted (opens the original)
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If the school year has barely begun and you already feel exhausted , there is nothing wrong with you . In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk , Dr. Lori offers a reassuring back-to-school pep talk for elementary teachers who feel overwhelmed, depleted, or pressured to have everything figured out from day one. What You'll Learn: • Why back-to-school teacher exhaustion is not a sign that you are weak, ungrateful, or failing • How to separate what is truly essential from what is simply impressiv
412. I Built a Classroom Management App in 24 Hours… and THIS Happened (opens the original)
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What if classroom management could feel a little more positive and a lot more fun? In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk , Dr. Lori introduces Feed the Monster , a free classroom management app that helps elementary teachers reinforce positive behavior, build stronger classroom routines, and celebrate progress together. What You'll Learn: • How Feed the Monster turns one specific classroom behavior into a fun, motivating whole-class goal • Why naming and reinforcing the exact behavior you wa
411. Who Threw the Eraser? What to Do When Misbehavior Happens Behind Your Back (opens the original)
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What should you do when classroom misbehavior happens but you do not know which student was responsible? In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk , Dr. Lori shares a calm, fair approach to classroom management that protects students' dignity while still promoting student accountability and teaching responsibility. Instead of punishing the entire class, demanding a confession, or ignoring the behavior, you'll learn how to create a predictable process that encourages honesty, repairs harm, and he
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