{"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":"44. Fun Easter Activities for Elementary Classrooms","slug":"44-fun-easter-activities-for-elementary-classrooms","published_at":"2026-03-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/firstieland-podcast-for-elementary-teachers-education-teaching-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-7373906/44-fun-easter-activities-for-elementary-classrooms","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/58e098d7-4d91-493c-a9ad-ea16d959f0b0.mp3","summary":"Fun Easter Activities for Elementary Classrooms In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares some of her favorite Easter classroom activities that she used year after year with her first grade students. From Easter writing activities to hands-on centers and fun read aloud extensions, these simple ideas will help you bring a little extra fun into your classroom during the spring season. If you’re looking for Easter activities for kindergarten and first grade, this episode is full of easy, engaging ideas that keep students learning while having fun. You’ll get practical ways to incorporate writing, math, and reading into your lesson plans using creative Easter themes like painting eggs, taste-testing candy, and even applying to be the Easter Bunny’s assistant. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Simple Easter writing activities that make writing fun and meaningful ✔️ How to turn Easter themes into math, reading, and writing lessons ✔️ Creative ways to use read alouds to teach multiple skills ✔️ A step-by-step idea for a themed classroom day with engaging learning stations By the end of this episode, you’ll have a collection of easy Easter classroom activities you can use right away that keep your students engaged while still hitting important academic standards. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Easter Writing Activities – https://firstieland.com/easterwriting Peter Rabbit Resource – https://firstieland.com/peter The Easter Bunny's Assistant stations - https://firstieland.com/assistant YouTube video - Easter Bunny's Assistant Let’s Stay Connected Visit the website: www.firstieland.com Need classroom resources? 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