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Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Education Teaching Tips And Ideas For Kindergarten And First Grade

by Molly Schwab

The Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Teaching Tips And Ideas is a weekly podcast that gives kindergarten and first grade teachers real, practical strategies to make teaching easier, more effective, and a whole lot more fun. If you’re an educator who's feeling stretched thin trying to fit it all in as an elementary teacher, you're not alone. Each week, you’ll get easy-to-implement ideas that will help you feel more confident and in control of your classroom. Hosted by Molly Schwab, a former kindergarten and first grade teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience, The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers shares creative ideas to help with classroom management, building classroom community, and using picture books to integrate subjects like writing, SEL, science, and social studies into meaningful read-alouds. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, you'll leave each episode with practical strategies you can put into action right away. For more ideas and resources, connect with Molly on Instagram @firstieland or visit firstieland.com

Latest episodes

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70. How To Stop Kids From Interrupting: First Grade Behavior Management

Do your students constantly blurt out answers or interrupt while you’re teaching? In this episode, Molly shares six simple behavior management strategies for first grade

Sep 30
8 min

69. How to Quiet a Noisy Class: 5 Simple Classroom Management Strategies

If you’re looking for classroom management strategies to quiet a noisy classroom, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode, Molly shares how to get your class quie

Sep 23
8 min

68. What To Do When Students Won't Stop Talking

Students won’t stop talking in your classroom? If you feel like you spend your entire day saying “stop talking” and “shhh,” to talkative students, this episode is for you

Sep 16
9 min

67. 5 Classroom Management Mistakes That Cause Problems All Year

Classroom management mistakes can make your school day harder than it needs to be and sometimes we don’t even realize we’re making them! In this episode, Molly shares 5 c

Sep 9
8 min

66. Easy Morning Meeting Greetings That Build Classroom Community

Building classroom community with morning meeting greetings is a simple way to help kids feel seen, make connections, and build friendships from the very beginning of the

Sep 2
8 min

65. Morning Meeting In Elementary: The 5 Things I'd Do Every Day

Morning meeting in elementary can be one of the most valuable parts of your school day and it only takes about 15 minutes! In this episode, Molly shares the 5 things she

Aug 26
9 min

64. Meet the Teacher Night In Elementary School: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Meet the teacher night can feel overwhelming, but a successful evening has a lot less to do with having a Pinterest-perfect classroom and a lot more to do with being prep

Aug 19
8 min

63. Does Flexible Seating Really Improve Behavior In A First Grade Classroom?

Flexible seating classroom ideas are everywhere, but does flexible seating really improve behavior in first grade? In this episode, Molly shares her honest experience aft

Aug 12
8 min

62. Classroom Organization Ideas For Elementary Teachers | Where To Start

Classroom Organization Ideas For Elementary Teachers | Where To Start In this episode, Molly shows you classroom organization ideas for elementary teachers and exactly w

Aug 5
8 min

61. First Week Of School Activities In First Grade | A Day-By-Day Plan

First Week Of School Activities In First Grade | A Day-By-Day Plan In this episode, Molly shares her exact first grade first week of school activities and walks you thro

Jul 29
12 min

60. First Day Of School Activities For First Grade - My Exact First Day Plan

First day of school activities for first grade don't have to feel overwhelming. In this episode, Molly walks you through her exact first day plan, including the classroom

Jul 22
11 min

59. Routines And Procedures First Grade Teachers Need To Teach For Better Classroom Management

In this episode, Molly shows you how to teach classroom routines and procedures in first grade that actually stick so you can improve classroom management and help your s

Jul 15
9 min

58. How To Teach Without Interruption During Centers In First Grade

In this episode, Molly shows you how to teach without interruption by training students to work independently during centers. Welcome to Part 6 of the full masterclass on

Jul 8
12 min

57. Word Work Centers For First Grade | 25+ Easy Phonics Activities

Word Work Centers For First Grade | 25+ Easy Phonics Activities In this episode, Molly shares more than 25 easy word work activities that help first grade students pract

Jul 1
11 min

56. What Every First Grade Word Work Center Needs

What Every First Grade Word Work Center NeedsIn this episode, Molly shares exactly what every first grade word work center needs to help students practice phonics skills,

Jun 24
10 min

55. Easy First Grade Writing Center Set Up And Ideas

Easy First Grade Writing Center Set Up And Ideas In this episode, Molly shares how to set up a writing center that helps students practice writing independently while ke

Jun 17
8 min

54. How To Set Up A Classroom Library Center In First Grade

How To Set Up A Classroom Library Center In First Grade In this episode, Molly shares how to set up a classroom library that students will love using all year long. If y

Jun 10
7 min

53. 5 Classroom Literacy Center Mistakes Teachers Make (And How To Fix Them)

In this episode, Molly shares five common literacy center mistakes that can make center time feel chaotic and frustrating for teachers. After 35 years of teaching, she le

Jun 3
10 min

52. Organizing A First Grade Classroom For A Smoother Year

In this episode, Molly shares simple classroom setup and organization ideas that can help make your next school year feel smoother and much less chaotic. After 35 years o

May 27
9 min

51. First Grade Teacher Must Haves For The Classroom

First Grade Teacher Must Haves For The Classroom In this episode, Molly shares her top 10 must-have items for every first grade classroom after 35 years of teaching. The

May 20
7 min

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I started listening to Firstieland right after I found out I would be teaching first grade. This podcast has been an amazing resource as I have navigated my first year of teaching. Molly shares her years of expertise in a fun and concise way, most episodes are less than 15 minutes, which is perfect for busy teachers. I look forward to the podcast each week, she has shared many tips that I have implemented in my classroom. Thank you Molly for sharing your knowledge, I love this podcast!

DLHarris78 · May 2026

This is a great listen for K-1 teachers on the way in to work. Gets you ready for the day ahead!

ugh iTunes · Nov 2025

I absolutely loved that you released this podcast at the perfect time. Summer is ending and it’s almost time to get back into the classroom. I love that the episodes are short and sweet but so informative. It was a great refresher and got me geared up and excited for the new year! Looking forward to more episodes. This podcast is beneficial for new teachers as well as veteran teachers.

Nikkilou06 · Jul 2025

Loved this podcast! It’s full of helpful tips and great reminders for starting the school year off right. It honestly felt like catching up with an old friend—so easy to listen to and super relatable. I’m already planning to use a few of the ideas in my own classroom!

SarahInPreK · Jul 2025

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