What would you do if you were given $1,000 to spend on your classroom? ? I’m sure your mind is filled with ideas of everything you want in your classroom to help it run more smoothly, engage students, and create a fun space. During our new teacher giveaway earlier this year, I was so excited to give $1,000 to an amazing new teacher, Leia Hunt, so she could check off some things on her wishlist! Leia has overcome so much as a childhood cancer survivor and now she is giving back by raising money for children and their families in their fight against cancer. She has the biggest heart inside and outside of the classroom and has such a passion for teaching and positively impacting her students. Leia joins me on the podcast to share how she plans to spend the $1,000 in her new classroom. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/new-teacher-giveaway  Check out the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/academy-2023-sales-page-eg-org-reg  Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ 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