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

Wondering how to fit small group reading instruction into just 15 minutes? In this episode, Molly walks you through her first grade small group routine for sight word practice, decodable reading, word work, and writing across the week. Learn how to play quick & easy sight word games, observe student reading, and use sentence dictation to practice spelling and writing skills. Plus, hear how Molly kept simple notes to track of student progress and plan future lessons!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Word Building Activities & Mats –https://firstieland.com/magnetic-letter-gameshttps://firstieland.com/magnetic-letter-games

Phonics Games –https://firstieland.com/phonics-gameshttps://firstieland.com/phonics-games

Whisper Phones –https://amzn.to/4hDiVPkhttps://amzn.to/4hDiVPk

Elkonin Box Boards –https://amzn.to/4jO6Acnhttps://amzn.to/4jO6Acn

Tabletop Easel –https://amzn.to/4jgDoL2https://amzn.to/4jgDoL2

Magnetic Letters –https://amzn.to/4hFcUSahttps://amzn.to/4hFcUSa

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Looking for small group reading organization ideas? In this episode, Molly shares five tips for setting up your first grade reading area so you can spend less time searching for materials and more time teaching. Learn where to place your table, arrange seating, choose useful reading tools, organize your storage, and keep lessons running smoothly. Plus, take a look at Molly’s favorite small group materials and her simple Post-it note system for keeping track of student progress!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Word Building Activities & Mats - https://firstieland.com/magnetic-letter-games

Phonics Games - https://firstieland.com/phonics-games

Whisper phones - https://amzn.to/4hDiVPk

Reading Wands - https://amzn.to/3TMJBUI

Witches Fingers - https://amzn.to/47OMUOm

Eyeball Rings - https://amzn.to/4iggcLK

Horseshoe Table - https://amzn.to/4ypYOta

Elkonin Box Boards - https://amzn.to/4jO6Acn

Tabletop Easel - https://amzn.to/4jgDoL2

Toolbox - https://amzn.to/4AVObkh

Magnetic Letters - https://amzn.to/4hFcUSa

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Looking for a classroom management strategy for your early finishers? In this episode, Molly shares how to set up an area in your first grade classroom for students who finish their work early and teach a simple routine that keeps kids working independently while the rest of the class finishes. Learn how to choose hands-on activities, organize your materials, teach cleanup expectations, and handle common problems like rushing through work or finding an activity already taken!

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Fast Finisher Activities: https://firstieland.com/early-finisher-pod

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Looking for Halloween classroom activities for first grade that keep kids learning? In this episode, Molly shares 10 easy ideas to turn all that excitement about pumpkins, monsters, and Halloween into reading, writing, math, and science!

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Pumpkin Life Cycle Activities – https://firstieland.com/pumpkin-unit-pod

Spookley the Square Pumpkin Activities – https://firstieland.com/spookley

Adopt a Pumpkin – https://firstieland.com/pumpkin-adoption-pod

How to Carve a Pumpkin Writing & Craft – https://firstieland.com/carve-pumpkin

Spooky Spelling – https://firstieland.com/spooky-spelling-pod

Bone Soup Activities – https://firstieland.com/bone-soup-pod

Disguise a Ghost Writing & Craft – https://firstieland.com/disguise-a-ghost

Monster Adjectives Writing & Craft – https://firstieland.com/make-your-monster

The Leaf Thief Activities – https://firstieland.com/leaf-thief-pod

How to Rake Leaves Writing & Craft – https://firstieland.com/leaf-raking

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Do your students constantly blurt out answers or interrupt while you’re teaching? In this episode, Molly shares six simple behavior management strategies for first grade to help students stop blurting and learn to wait their turn.

Learn how to clearly tell students when and how to answer question, teach impulse control through picture books and games, and use silent visual cues that redirect interruptions without stopping your lesson. You’ll also learn how to create an individual support plan for a frequent blurter while recognizing the whole class for meeting expectations.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Interrupting Chicken Activities -https://firstieland.com/interrupting-chickenhttps://firstieland.com/interrupt-chicken

Book - My Mouth Is A Volcano - https://amzn.to/4xCvTBy

Book - Interrupting Chicken - https://amzn.to/4yKKawT

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If you’re looking for classroom management strategies to quiet a noisy classroom, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode, Molly shares how to get your class quiet without yelling or raising your voice.

Learn how to use silent signals, quick attention getters, visual and auditory cues, games for transitions, and fun tricks for keeping students quiet in the hallway and on the carpet. You’ll walk away with a whole toolbox of classroom management strategies you can start using tomorrow!

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Attention Getter Slides & Posters - https://firstieland.com/attention-getters

FREE 30 Ways To Quiet A Noisy Classroom - https://firstieland.com/quiet-class-freebie

📺 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁:

68. What To Do When Students Won't Stop Talking

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Students won’t stop talking in your classroom? If you feel like you spend your entire day saying “stop talking” and “shhh,” to talkative students, this episode is for you! Molly shares 6 simple strategies to help get your chatty class and student talking under control without expecting your classroom to be silent all day.

Learn how to give students appropriate times to talk, explicitly teach and model your expectations, use picture books and voice levels, introduce silent hand signals, and support individual students who just can’t seem to stop talking.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Lacey Walker & Decibella Voice Level Resource - https://firstieland.com/decibella-lacey

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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

Let's Stay Connected

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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.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

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

Let's Stay Connected

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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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Molly 💜

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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-checklisthttps://firstieland.com/free-routines-checklist

Let's Stay Connected

Visit the website:

http://www.firstieland.com

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https://firstieland.com/TPT-store

Watch on YouTube:

https://firstieland.com/youtube

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Molly 💜

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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

Let's Stay Connected

Visit the website:

http://www.firstieland.com

Need classroom resources? Visit the TPT store:

https://firstieland.com/TPT-store

Watch on YouTube:

https://firstieland.com/youtube

Have questions or want more ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstieland

To see everything mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://firstieland.com/podcast

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Molly 💜

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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 practice phonics skills while working independently. Welcome to Part 6 of the 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺. You can find the entire series beginning with episode 53.

Whether you're setting up your word work center for the first time or looking for new ideas to add to your literacy centers, these simple activities will help your students stay engaged while practicing important phonics skills.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ 25+ easy word work activities for first grade students

✔️ Hands-on ways for students to build, write, sort, and make words

✔️ How to keep your word work center fresh all year without creating new games every week

✔️ The secret to using the same materials for multiple activities and skill levels

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Monthly Math & Literacy Centers - https://firstieland.com/learningcenters

Magnetic Letter Games Bundle - https://firstieland.com/magnetic-letters-games

Let's Stay Connected

Visit the website:

http://www.firstieland.com

Need classroom resources? Visit the TPT store:

https://firstieland.com/TPT-store

Watch on YouTube:

https://firstieland.com/youtube

Have questions or want more ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstieland

To see everything mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://firstieland.com/podcast

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Molly 💜

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What Every First Grade Word Work Center Needs

In this episode, Molly shares exactly what every first grade word work center needs to help students practice phonics skills, build independence, and stay engaged while you meet with small groups.

If you're setting up your literacy centers for back to school, this episode will show you how to create a simple word work center without spending a fortune or filling your room with dozens of different activities.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ How to set up a first grade word work center in a small space

✔️ Why the word work center is an important part of your literacy block

✔️ The must-have materials for a successful word work center

✔️ Simple ways to differentiate activities for all learners

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Free Learning Centers Guide: https://firstieland.com/free-centers-guide

Let's Stay Connected

Visit the website:

http://www.firstieland.com

Need classroom resources? Visit the TPT store:

https://firstieland.com/TPT-store

Watch on YouTube:

https://firstieland.com/youtube

Have questions or want more ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstieland

To see everything mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://firstieland.com/podcast

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Molly 💜

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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 keeping them engaged and productive. If you're getting ready for back to school or looking to improve your learning centers, the writing center is a great place for students to practice the writing skills you've been teaching throughout the year.

You'll learn what to include in your writing center, how to organize supplies, and simple ways to encourage students to write. Molly also shares different writing activities you can add throughout the year, along with a step-by-step plan for introducing the center so it runs smoothly from the very beginning.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ How to choose the best location for your writing center

✔️ What supplies and materials to include

✔️ Writing center activities for different times of the year

✔️ How to encourage students to write independently

✔️ How to introduce the writing center and teach expectations

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Writing Center Templates:https://firstieland.comhttps://firstieland.com/writing-prompts

Bump It Up Walls:https://firstieland.comhttps://firstieland.com/bump-it-up

Let's Stay Connected

Visit the website:

http://www.firstieland.com

Need classroom resources? Visit the TPT store:

https://firstieland.com/TPT-store

Watch on YouTube:

https://firstieland.com/youtube

Have questions or want more ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstieland

To see everything mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://firstieland.com/podcast

Enjoying The Podcast?

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How To Rate And Review

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Have a wonderful day and remember to make learning feel like play... see you next week!

Molly 💜

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