Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Education Teaching Tips And Ideas For Kindergarten And First Grade
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
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2025
12. How To Teach Sentence Writing In An Elementary Classroom
How To Teach Sentence Writing In An Elementary Classroom
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab breaks down how to teach one of the most essential s…
11. The 4 Parts of Morning Meeting Every Elementary Teacher Should Know
The 4 Parts of Morning Meeting Every Elementary Teacher Should Know
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares how a simple morning meeting routi…
10. Teaching Elementary Writing In Kindergarten And First Grade: Picture Labeling
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares exactly how to kick off elementary writing instruction in Kindergarten and first grade with one simpl…
9. Friendship Skills for Kids: Tips for Elementary Teachers
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares simple, practical ways to help young students learn how to be good friends. From easy ice breakers to…
8. Teacher Tips For Organizing Classroom Learning Centers
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Early Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares her best tips for kindergarten and first grade teachers as they set up and manage learning cent…
7. Why Reading Aloud Helps Kids Learn to Read and Thrive
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab dives into why reading aloud is one of the most powerful tools you can use in your kindergarten or first gra…
6. Elementary Teacher Tips For Setting Up A Classroom Library
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares her best tips for setting up a cozy and organized elementary classroom library for kindergarten or fi…
5. First Week of School Ideas for Elementary Classroom Teachers
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab, shares her favorite read-alouds and activities to help you kick off the first week of school in kindergarte…
4. Six Must-Do’s for a Smooth Elementary Meet The Teacher Night
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers, host Molly Schwab walks you through everything you need to know to make your Meet the Teacher Night feel calm, organized, and…
3. 40 Elementary Classroom Routines To Start The Year Off Right - Part 2
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers, host Molly Schwab shares 40 essential classroom routines and procedures every elementary teacher should teach at the beginnin…
2. Elementary Classroom Routines And Procedures: Setting Teachers Up For Success - Part 1
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares how to set up simple routines and procedures that help your classroom run smoothly from day one…
1. Elementary Teacher Tips To Prepare For The New School Year
In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers, I’m sharing my favorite tips to help you prepare for the new school year feeling confident. Whether you’re a brand new primar…
Welcome To The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers
If you’re an early elementary teacher, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Molly Schwab, a former primary teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience, The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementa…