Imagine walking into a classroom where students greet each other with smiles, celebrate one another's efforts, and notice the small things that make each day special. That's the power of gratitude - it transforms the classroom atmosphere from ordinary to uplifting. In today's episode, I'm sharing seven fresh, practical, and engaging ways to weave gratitude into your classroom, and why it matters so much for your students.

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

Free Gratitude Goodies Gift Tags: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Gratitude-Goodies-Gift-Tags-Chocolate-Bar-Gift-Tags-for-School-Staff-7379551

Classroom Management Club Waitlist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/membershipwaitlist

Subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beginningteachertalk

Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7

Lung Cancer Free: One Couple's Journey Through a "Lungs in a Box" Double Lung Transplant: https://www.lungcancerfree.com/

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