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Written by Molly Schwab, host of the Firstieland Podcast and YouTube channelSeptember 23,, 2026 Effective classroom management strategies can make a big difference when you have students who shout out every answer or constantly interrupt while you’re teaching. One child’s blurting can quickly take over a lesson, distract the entire class, and make it difficult for other students to participate…. Read More
Written by Molly Schwab, host of the Firstieland Podcast and YouTube channelSeptember 16, 2026 If you’ve ever stood in front of a noisy classroom thinking, “How am I ever gonna get these kids to quiet down?” you are definitely not alone! Knowing how to quiet a noisy classroom can make a huge difference when the noise level goes from perfectly… Read More
Written by Molly Schwab, host of the Firstieland Podcast and YouTube channelSeptember 9, 2026 Classroom behavior expectations can be especially tricky when it comes to talking. If you feel like you spend your entire day saying, “Stop talking” and “Shhh,” you’re definitely not alone. One of the biggest challenges in elementary school is getting kids to understand when it’s okay… Read More
Written by Molly Schwab, host of the Firstieland Podcast and YouTube channelSeptember 2, 2026 If you’re constantly reminding your students to listen, follow directions, or stop talking, you may be wondering what you can do to make classroom management a little easier. After 35 years of teaching, I learned that some of the most effective classroom management strategies for teachers… Read More
Written by Molly Schwab, host of the Firstieland Podcast and YouTube channelAugust 19, 2026 Did you know that morning meeting activities in first grade can build a stronger classroom community, practice academics, and even make your entire school day run smoother? And you can do it in just 15 minutes a day! After three decades of teaching, I found five… Read More
Written by Molly Schwab, host of the Firstieland Podcast and YouTube channelAugust 12, 2026 Meet the Teacher Night is one of the most important nights of the new school year. It’s the first time most parents will meet you, see their child’s new classroom, and get an idea of what the year is going to be like. And one of… Read More
