{"podcast":{"title":"Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Education Teaching Tips And Ideas For Kindergarten And First Grade","slug":"firstieland-podcast-for-elementary-teachers-education-teaching-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-7373906","podcast_index_feed_id":7373906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-firstieland-podcast-for-early-elementary-teachers/","website_url":"https://the-firstieland-podcast-for-early-elementary-teachers.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d8aaeae9-eb3c-4ffb-b789-e4ccdc8cb259/firstieland-podcast-elementary-teacher-tips-and-ideas.png","author":"Molly Schwab","episode_count":55,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T18:17:42.928338+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/firstieland-podcast-for-elementary-teachers-education-teaching-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-7373906"},"episode":{"title":"30. REWIND - How To Manage Constant Student Talking In Your Elementary Classroom","slug":"30-rewind-how-to-manage-constant-student-talking-in-your-elementary-classroom","published_at":"2026-01-07T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/firstieland-podcast-for-elementary-teachers-education-teaching-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-7373906/30-rewind-how-to-manage-constant-student-talking-in-your-elementary-classroom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/firstieland-podcast-for-elementary-teachers-education-teaching-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-7373906","url":"https://the-firstieland-podcast-for-early-elementary-teachers.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c84340d7-e889-426f-adbf-640b8bec90c3.mp3","summary":"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? 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