{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"384. When Half Your Class Seems \u201cChecked Out\u201d \u2014  Motivation Strategies That Actually Work","description":"For many teachers, student motivation seems to disappear after winter break. Energy is low, and students who were once eager are suddenly dragging their feet and checking out.&amp;nbsp;But January doesn\u2019t have to be a slump. With the right reset, it can become the moment you reignite connection, rebuild momentum, and help students rediscover their spark for learning. In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m sharing simple, effective ways to boost student motivation in ways that feel meaningful and rewarding. Show Notes: https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com\/blog\/student-motivation&amp;nbsp; 5-Minute Field Trips Subscription:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com\/5-minute-field-trips&amp;nbsp; FREE Class: How to Prevent 2-3 Students from Derailing Your Entire Day:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com\/need-this Classroom Management Club Waitlist:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com\/membershipwaitlist 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\u2019s Journey Through a \u201cLungs in a Box\u201d 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 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!&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com\/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist ","author_name":"Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39669095\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197304345"}