1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What if the most powerful academic shift you could make during your day wasn’t a new curriculum, but a change of scenery? Stepping outside softens energy, sparks curiosity, and helps even restless students regulate, but many teachers worry about losing control. In this episode, I share how taking learning outdoors doesn’t mean sacrificing structure. With clear expectations, strong boundaries, and intentional routines, the outdoors becomes an engaging, manageable classroom space. I walk through practical strategies for channeling spring energy, boosting engagement, and strengthening classroom community, turning fresh air into a powerful tool for learning. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/outdoor-classroom-management&amp;nbsp; Spring Mystery Motivator: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Motivator-for-Spring-Positive-Classroom-Management-Tool-K-4th-Grade-6748582&amp;nbsp; 5-Minute Field Trips Subscription: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/5-minute-field-trips&amp;nbsp; FREE Class at the Virtual Tropical Island Teacher Retreat: How to Prevent 2-3 Students from Derailing Your Entire Day: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/need-this Subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:&amp;nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@beginningteachertalk Grab a copy of my book,&amp;nbsp;Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for&amp;nbsp;Elementary Classrooms:&amp;nbsp;https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 Lung Cancer Free: One Couple’s Journey Through a “Lungs in a Box” Double Lung Transplant:&amp;nbsp;https://www.lungcancerfree.com/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk&amp;nbsp; Connect with Lori on Pinterest:&amp;nbsp;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.&amp;nbsp;Just click here to leave your review now&amp;nbsp;(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 (or veteran) elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one. &amp;nbsp; Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers https://www.drlorifriesen.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40256920/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199047510