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In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares practical classroom management strategies that actually work in a first grade classroom. Instead of feeling frustrated by constant chatter, off-task behavior, or testing of boundaries, you’ll discover ways to set expectations, build positive relationships, and create a classroom environment where learning can thrive.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why setting clear expectations on day one is the key to long-term success
✔️ How picture books can help teach behavior in a gentle, effective way
✔️ Why modeling and practicing routines is never a waste of time
✔️ How developmentally appropriate practices lead to fewer behavior problems
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with simple ideas you can use right away to take back control of your classroom and make behavior management feel less stressful.
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Molly 💜
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In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares practical classroom management strategies that actually work in a first grade classroom. Instead of feeling frustrated by constant chatter, off-task behavior, or testing of boundaries, you’ll discover ways to set expectations, build positive relationships, and create a classroom environment where learning can thrive.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why setting clear expectations on day one is the key to long-term success
✔️ How picture books can help teach behavior in a gentle, effective way
✔️ Why modeling and practicing routines is never a waste of time
✔️ How developmentally appropriate practices lead to fewer behavior problems
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with simple ideas you can use right away to take back control of your classroom and make behavior management feel less stressful.
Mentioned In This Episode
Let's Stay Connected
Enjoying The Podcast?
Be sure to tap the follow button so you don’t miss an episode.
How To Rate And Review
If you’re enjoying this podcast and it’s helpful to you, I’d love it if you’d leave a review.
APPLE PODCAST – Head to this link and then scroll to the bottom of the page to rate and review – https://firstieland.com/apple
SPOTIFY – Head to this link and then click the 3 dots (…) to rate and review – https://firstieland.com/spotify
Have a wonderful day and remember to make learning feel like play… see you next week!
Molly 💜
Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links, which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

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