# 30. REWIND - How To Manage Constant Student Talking In Your Elementary Classroom

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Podcast: [Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Education Teaching Tips And Ideas For Kindergarten And First Grade](https://stenobird.com/podcast/firstieland-podcast-for-elementary-teachers-education-teaching-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-7373906)
Published: 2026-01-07T08:00:00+00:00
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What To Do When Your Class Won't Stop Talking In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab tackles one of the most common classroom struggles - kids who just won’t stop talking. From constant whispers during work time to full-blown chatter during lessons, student talking can leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But don’t worry. In this episode we’re sharing real-life strategies that actually work in a Kindergarten or 1st grade classroom. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why student talking isn’t always a bad thing ✔️ How to teach kids what silence really means ✔️ Simple visuals and hand signals that reduce disruptions ✔️ Ideas for designated “talk times” that help kids stay focused ✔️ Tips for logical consequences and positive reinforcement that work By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident managing classroom noise and ready to create a calmer, more focused environment, without losing your voice or your patience. Mentioned In This Episode FREE Monthly Read Aloud Planner - https://firstieland.com/freeplanner-pod Teaching About Voice Volume and Speaking & Listening Activities - https://firstieland.com/voices-and-talking Decibella And Her Six Inch Voice book - https://amzn.to/4lRR79k Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker book - https://amzn.to/3IQBT61 Quiet Timers - https://www.online-stopwatch.com/classroom-timers/ Let's Stay Connected Visit our website www.firstieland.com Need resources? Visit our TPT store here - https://firstieland.com/TPT-store Need more help or ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstieland To check out all the resources mentioned in this episode, head over here to the show notes. - https://firstieland.com/episode13 Enjoying The Podcast? Be sure to tap the follow button so you don’t miss an epis…

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