412. I Built a Classroom Management App in 24 Hours… and THIS Happened

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 want is more effective than simply telling students to "be good" • How immediate, specific feedback helps students develop successful classroom habits and routines • Why teachers should "catch the good" instead of spending the entire day searching for problems to correct • How to use classroom rewards as temporary support for building habits without taking away progress or relying on candy and prizes Resources Mentioned in This Episode: • Feed the Monster, a free classroom management app • Learn more about Dr. Lori's programs Ready to make positive behavior reinforcement simpler, more specific, and more joyful? Listen to this episode to hear the surprising story behind Feed the Monster, discover how to use the app with your students, and learn how one small classroom management tool can help your class build better habits together. Catch the good. Feed the monster. Celebrate together. You can try it here: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/feed-the-monster-opt-in Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @beginningteachertalk Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel! Be sure to follow, rate, and subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast so you never miss an episode. Warmly, Dr. Lori