{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"394. Why May is the Most Important Month of the Year for Teachers","description":"Episode #394 The Spring Reset Series \u2013 Part One \ud83c\udf37 Why May Is the Most Important Month of the Year for Teachers As the school year winds down, many teachers feel like they\u2019re just trying to make it to summer. But what if May is actually the most powerful month for improving your teaching? In this episode, Dr. Lori Friesen explains why this final stretch of the year is the perfect time for reflection, and how capturing what worked and what didn\u2019t can make next year dramatically easier. You\u2019ll learn a simple method to turn this year\u2019s experiences into a clear plan for stronger routines, smoother classroom management, and a more confident start next fall. In this episode, you\u2019ll discover: \u2022 Why May is the most important month for teacher reflection and professional growth \u2022 How noticing classroom \u201cfriction points\u201d can reveal the systems your classroom needs \u2022 The routines and strategies that make a classroom run more smoothly \u2022 How to identify patterns in student engagement and behavior \u2022 A simple 20-minute Spring Reset reflection process that can save you hundreds of hours next school year Resources Mentioned \u2022  READY for School Academy by Dr. Lori Friesen \u2022 Free class at the Virtual Teacher Summer Camp \u2022 More support for teachers at drlorifriesen.com Listen &amp;amp; Subscribe If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another teacher who could use a little support right now. And be sure to subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk so you don\u2019t miss the next episode in the Spring Reset Series, where Dr. Lori shares the five classroom systems you should tighten before the school year ends. Teaching is important work, and you don\u2019t have to do it alone. \ud83d\udc9b Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @beginningteachertalk Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel! ","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\/40512615\/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\/200067035"}