In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers, host Molly Schwab shares 40 essential classroom routines and procedures every elementary teacher should teach at the beginning of the year. These simple systems help create a calm, organized, and productive classroom that can improve your classroom management.

You’ll learn:

✔ Which classroom routines to teach during morning arrival, transitions, and dismissal

✔ How to handle fast finishers, bathroom breaks, and supply management

✔ Tips for introducing safety drills and emergency procedures

✔ Ways to cut down on interruptions and keep your day flowing smoothly

✔ Why teaching these routines early sets the stage for a successful year

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In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares how to set up simple routines and procedures that help your classroom run smoothly from day one. She explains how predictable routines create a calm, structured environment that can improve your classroom management.

You’ll learn:

✔️ What types of routines and procedures to introduce right away

✔️ How to use visuals to help students remember what to do

✔️ Tips for teaching transitions, bathroom breaks, and lining up

✔️ How to involve parents in understanding your daily schedule

✔️ What to do if students don’t follow classroom routines

Whether you’re a new teacher or just want a smoother start this year, this episode is packed with helpful ideas to make your classroom feel calm, predictable, and productive.

• Grab our FREE ULTIMATE LIST OF CLASSROOM ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES
• Visit our website www.firstieland.com
• 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/episode2

In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers, I’m sharing my favorite tips to help you prepare for the new school year feeling confident. Whether you’re a brand new primary teacher or you’ve been doing this for years, these simple strategies will help you create a calm, organized classroom from day one.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why it’s important to start slow and build stamina

✔️ How to prep and organize materials to stay ahead

✔️ The value of teaching every procedure clearly

✔️ Tips for creating classroom rules with your students

✔️ Ways to build routines that help kids feel safe and confident.

Finally, we wrap up with a reminder to take care of yourself - the first few weeks are tough, but you’ve got this!

• Grab our FREE ULTIMATE LIST OF CLASSROOM ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES
• Visit our website www.firstieland.com
• 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/episode1

If you’re an early elementary teacher, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Molly Schwab, a former primary teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience, The Firstieland Podcast For Early Elementary Teachers gives you simple, actionable ideas to help you feel more confident and in control of your kindergarten or first grade classroom.

From planning meaningful read-alouds to managing routines and staying organized, each episode is packed with strategies you can use right away. You’ll learn how to make your classroom a place where learning feels like play - and kids are excited to be there.

Hit subscribe or follow and make teaching a little easier, one episode at a time.

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