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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

50. How To Clean And Organize Your Classroom Before Summer Break

In this episode, Molly shares simple and practical tips for how to clean and organize your classroom before summer break so you can leave school feeling less stressed and

49. What To Do The Last Week Of School In First Grade (Fun & EASY Ideas)

In this episode, Molly shares simple and fun ideas for what to do during the last week of school in your elementary classroom. These low prep end of year activities are d

48. Classroom Carnival Theme Day | Fun End Of The Year Activities

In this episode, Molly shares how to plan a fun and simple end-of-the-year classroom carnival that keeps students engaged while still learning. These easy theme day ideas