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

Molly Schwab

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Episodes 55

Avg. Duration 12m

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Since Jun 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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

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Recent Episodes

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

Jun 10, 2026 7m

How To Set Up A Classroom Library Center In First GradeIn this episode, Molly shares how to set up a classroom library that students will love using all year long. If you're getting ready for back to…

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

Jun 03, 2026 10m

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 learned that most center…

52. Organizing A First Grade Classroom For A Smoother Year

May 27, 2026 9m

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 of teaching first grade, she…

51. First Grade Teacher Must Haves For The Classroom

May 20, 2026 7m

First Grade Teacher Must Haves For The ClassroomIn this episode, Molly shares her top 10 must-have items for every first grade classroom after 35 years of teaching. These are the classroom tools she…

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

May 13, 2026 8m

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 come back in August ready to…

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

May 06, 2026 7m

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 designed to keep students…

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

Apr 29, 2026 9m

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 are perfect for first-grade…

47. Easy End Of The Year Activity: Teacher For The Day

Apr 23, 2026 13m

Easy End Of The Year Activity: Teacher For The DayIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, host Molly Schwab shares a simple, low prep end of the year activity that keeps…

46. It’s Spring and My Student’s Can’t Write!: How To Help Your Struggling Writers

Apr 15, 2026 13m

It’s Spring and My Student’s Can’t Write!: How To Help Your Struggling WritersIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, host Molly Schwab shares simple and effective…

45. Easy Earth Day Activities For First Grade: Simple Ideas Your Students Will Love

Apr 08, 2026 8m

Easy Earth Day Activities For First Grade: Simple Ideas Your Students Will LoveIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares some of her favorite…

44. Fun Easter Activities for Elementary Classrooms

Mar 25, 2026 9m

Fun Easter Activities for Elementary ClassroomsIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares some of her favorite Easter classroom activities that…

43. The Cutest Easter Classroom Activity Ever - Adopt-A-Peep Writing Project

Mar 18, 2026 8m

The Cutest Easter Classroom Activity Ever - Adopt-A-Peep Writing ProjectIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares one of her favorite Easter…

42. Spring Writing Prompts and Easy Center Ideas For First Grade

Mar 11, 2026 10m

Spring Writing Prompts and Easy Center Ideas For First GradeIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, host Molly Schwab shares simple and creative spring writing prompts and…

41. Teaching Map Skills in First Grade: Fun, Hands On Social Studies Activities

Mar 04, 2026 9m

Teaching Map Skills in First Grade: Fun, Hands-On Social Studies ActivitiesIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares simple, engaging…

40. 6 Read Aloud Strategies Every First Grade Teacher Should Know

Feb 25, 2026 10m

6 Read Aloud Strategies Every First Grade Teacher Should KnowIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares six simple but powerful read aloud…

39. Teaching Elementary Kids To Be Kind

Feb 18, 2026 15m

Teaching Elementary Kids To Be KindIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares practical, real-life ways to teach elementary students about…

38. Grading Papers In First Grade: How To Save Time And Be More Efficient

Feb 11, 2026 9m

Grading Papers In First Grade: How To Save Time And Be More EfficientIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares simple, realistic ways to make…

37. Fun and Easy Valentine’s Day Activities For First Grade

Feb 04, 2026 11m

Fun and Easy Valentine’s Day Activities For First GradeIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares fun and easy Valentine’s Day activities that…

36. Literacy Center Strategies That Actually Work In First Grade

Jan 28, 2026 15m

Literacy Center Strategies That Actually Work In First GradeIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares literacy center strategies that actually…

35. Text Connections & Opinion Writing With Brave Irene - Book Bite #4

Jan 26, 2026 7m

Text Connections & Opinion Writing With Brave Irene - Book Bite #4In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, Molly shares how to use Brave Irene to teach character…

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Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Education Teaching Tips And Ideas For Kindergarten And First Grade is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 12m.