In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares practical classroom management strategies that actually work in a first grade classroom. Instead of feeling frustrated by constant chatter, off-task behavior, or testing of boundaries, you’ll discover ways to set expectations, build positive relationships, and create a classroom environment where learning can thrive.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why setting clear expectations on day one is the key to long-term success

✔️ How picture books can help teach behavior in a gentle, effective way

✔️ Why modeling and practicing routines is never a waste of time

✔️ How developmentally appropriate practices lead to fewer behavior problems

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with simple ideas you can use right away to take back control of your classroom and make behavior management feel less stressful.

Mentioned In This Episode

• Freebie – 40 Classroom Routines and Procedures – https://firstieland.com/routines-checklist
• Classroom Management Picture Books - https://firstieland.com/calmclass
• Book – Teaching With Love and Logic – https://amzn.to/42aJBi1
• Book – Teaching Self-Discipline – https://amzn.to/3JFd2CG

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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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