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 common classroom management mistakes that can lead to behavior problems all year long.

Learn simple ways to set clear rules, get students’ attention before giving directions, correct behavior without disrupting your lesson, use consistent consequences, and stay prepared so there’s less downtime for behavior problems to begin.

📺 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁:

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

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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 school year. In this episode, Molly shares her favorite morning meeting greetings that are quick, easy, and fun for first grade students.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Morning Meeting Slides - https://firstieland.com/morning-slides

FREE Morning Meeting Greeting Cards - https://firstieland.com/free-greetings

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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 included in her first grade morning meeting after more than three decades of teaching.

Learn simple ideas for morning meeting greetings, sharing, activities, morning message, and calendar time that help build classroom community, practice important academic skills, and make every minute count.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Morning Meeting Slides - https://firstieland.com/morning-slides

FREE Morning Meeting Greeting Cards - https://firstieland.com/free-greetings

Digital Calendar - https://firstieland.com/calendar-tpt

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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 prepared.

In this episode, Molly shares 5 common Meet the Teacher Night mistakes elementary teachers make and what to do instead. You'll learn how to create a welcoming classroom, have a plan for families, organize the information parents need, collect important forms and volunteer sign-ups, and handle school supplies before the first day.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Meet the Teacher Night Slides, Stations & Forms - https://firstieland.com/open-house-forms

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Flexible seating classroom ideas are everywhere, but does flexible seating really improve behavior in first grade? In this episode, Molly shares her honest experience after using alternative seating in her first grade classroom for years. She talks about what worked, what didn't, her three biggest fears before getting started, and the surprising classroom management benefits she discovered along the way.

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Flexible Seating Starter Kit - https://firstieland.com/flex-seating-pod

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Classroom Organization Ideas For Elementary Teachers | Where To Start

In this episode, Molly shows you classroom organization ideas for elementary teachers and exactly where to start so you can create a space that runs smoothly without feeling overwhelmed. Instead of focusing on Pinterest-perfect bins and decorations, you'll learn the four key areas to organize first before your students ever walk through the door.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

FREE Classroom Routines Checklist: https://firstieland.com/routines-checklist

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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 through a simple day-by-day plan to help you teach routines, build classroom community, and set the stage for a successful school year.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

First Week of School Activities: https://firstieland.com/first-week-activities

School Bus Safety video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VnGcdjrZNk

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

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

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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 routines, procedures, and fun activities she used to help students feel comfortable, build confidence, and set the stage for a successful school year.

After 35 years of teaching, Molly learned that the first day of school isn't about squeezing in academics. It's about teaching students exactly how your classroom works. In this episode, she'll show you the 10 routines she always taught on the first day, from morning arrival and bathroom procedures to lunch, recess, dismissal, and more. She'll also share simple first day activities like First Day Jitters, Jitter Juice, and writing activities that help students learn expectations while having fun.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Classroom Routines And Procedures Google Slides - https://firstieland.com/routines-slides

Digital Calendar - https://firstieland.com/digi-calendar

First Day Jitters Activities - https://firstieland.com/jitter

FREE Classroom Routines Checklist - https://firstieland.com/free-routines-checklist

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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 students know exactly what to do each day.

After 35 years of teaching first grade, Molly learned that most behavior problems don’t happen because kids are trying to misbehave. They happen because students haven’t been taught exactly what they are expected to do. In this episode, she’ll walk you through the 5-step process she used for teaching routines, creating clear expectations, improving student behavior, and setting up classroom procedures that help your classroom run smoothly all year long.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Classroom Routines & Procedures Slides: https://firstieland.com/routines-slides

Free 40 Classroom Routines Checklist: https://firstieland.com/free-routines-checklist

Let's Stay Connected

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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 how to set up and manage centers in your classroom.

You can listen to the entire series in order beginning with Episode 53.

After 35 years of teaching, Molly learned that students working independently at centers don't happen by accident - they happen because students are taught exactly what to do before centers ever begin.

In this episode, she'll walk you through the step-by-step process she used to teach routines, introduce centers, prevent interruptions, handle fast finishers, and create smooth transitions so she could meet with small groups without constant interruptions.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Free 40 Classroom Routines Checklist: https://firstieland.com/routines-checklist

Learning Centers Management System: https://firstieland.com/center-management-system

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