A Day in the Life of a 3rd Grade Teacher - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

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[@thepacificnorthwestkinderg6460]

The First Day Jitters are real. Twenty-Three years into this career and I still can't sleep the night before the first day AND I am fast talking and walking in circles for the hour or so before kids and families show up the first day. You are in good company.

[@serenity9926]

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[@Belushi87]

you should have a table captain. in each of four desks, you should have someone whose in charge of the caddy, like putting the markers back in the box or making sure it’s stocked. if you decide to keep them at the front of the room, you could have that “captain” or “leader” grab it and return it every day. they can also collect the papers from the group and hand them in so you don’t have to keep constantly keep around collecting work. each week, the leader/caption changes.

[@MeganBennett1588]

Yes. I love my table captains. They are everything.

[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

I loved being a captian of any kind in elementary it made me feel special. I think that's a great idea actually. I remember i used to be the table captian and collected all the papers and i thought i was SO cool lol it was an easy job for a kid like me who had anxiety while also teaching me responsibility and getting me up and out of my chair bc i was GLUED to that seat in school.

[@ThatGirlWithTheCoffee]

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[@SPACECORE]

Great tip! Table Captains are invaluable!

[@kelseycariveau6640]

Good idea.

[@danielatorrejon]

i’m still in high school but i find these so interesting!! love the vids :)

[@lovesamara5746]

daniela literally same!

[@aprilbeilfuss3751]

daniela SAME

[@Sophie-xy5iu]

daniela me too

[@tinacirincione6458]

daniela same here!!

[@jessicadurdle64]

me too!

[@katiewalker4740]

I'm going to be a new 3rd grade teacher this fall, and I just want to scream THANK YOU for making this video. Honestly, it has been very helpful for me to see how a first day is structured by another teacher, some fun activities that you can do, and how to go about introducing those procedures kids desperately need. This has been awesome! Looking forward to checking out more of your videos to prep for the coming fall!

[@badatlineart2911]

How’d it go, did the quarantine affect u badly

[@everydaydre1185]

Me this week as Theatre teacher.

[@MsAirbears]

Lawyer here 🖐 never realized how much teachers did. Absolutely love your channel, and I'm excited for the journey. I used to want to be a kindergarten or special ed teacher, so I give you props.

[@badatlineart2911]

Erykah why same here

[@amandaallen5377]

On Fridays you should show us how you prepare for the following week via a checklist and everything you have to do!

[@PuttingFourthEffort]

i soooo feel the "i dont remember how to teach" before the first day!

[@EverydayDeanda]

I like to roll out routines as we come to them too, and I also use green folders as the daily communication folder. Your Friday schedule is every teacher’s dream! Have a great school year!

[@yunipkp4384]

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[@alyssapage3052]

I’m a senior and I decided I want to be a teacher, so I started watching videos about teaching and stuff like that. You’re videos make me want to become a teacher. I love kids and I can’t wait till I can help them with their education!

[@emz100]

Did you ever become a teacher?

[@jessicah3782]

As someone new to teaching during a teacher shortage (AKA mentor shortage), I appreciate your vlogs. Prepping with some of your ideas!

[@aflowerthatbloomsinadversity]

Just found out I’ll be teaching 3rd this year. I taught high school science (virtually) during lockdown… switching grades AND teaching for the first time in person is scary. This was nice to see!

[@arianabyrd8322]

I just found out I’ll be teaching 3rd grade this year too! Good luck, we got this

[@shelbyloryn9045]

Watching your videos put some great ideas in my head. This will be my 1st year teaching 3rd grade and I feel absolutely terrified but excited for this journey. As you said I feel like I have no idea what I'm going to do, or I might be awful!!!!! Everything I know will come together. Wish me luck.🤞 Instead of me going to school to be a teacher I'm going back to school and taking classes while teaching to do my teaching licensure, so I feel like I'm going in this with no teaching education but learning as I go, Which is why I feel less confident. With that being said I have had experience being an educational assistant and long term sub but never had the confidence of me being the head teacher. All my coworkers and boss saw potential and are 100% supportive, I know I can do this.

[@foster9135]

im a biology student in college and this is completely unrelated to my field, but i found your videos and i just love them, it was satisfying to watch the room get built and organized. always have been curious as to what happens behind the scenes of teaching

[@michelled.3849]

Teaching is almost like performing. I get similar butterflies and palpitations like I’d get before going out onto the stage to dance.😊

[@TrailandCampReport]

I have been teaching for 10 years and took 3 years off. Now I’m going back to teaching and my first time teaching 3rd grade. Thanks for having a KZbin channel to refresh my memory. Have a super year teaching.

[@kaydence7878]

I’m only going into 5th grade but I love your channel I want to be a 3rd grade teacher in class I’m always the mini teacher I always tell my teachers your tips and tricks because there amazing I watch every video and love them oh and I love your classroom it’s so cute I have spent around 70$ on things for my “class” and I am always making PowerPoints, lesson plans or something I love how your so real and funny you honestly are the perfect teacher Tuber ilysm ❤️

[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

Omg i remembered thay friend scavanger hunt game and i hated it as a kid lolol i had a ton of social anxiety and no friends so i would be like standing in one spot in the room having a internal panic attack hoping others would come up to me so i wouldn't have to walk up to anyone 😂😂 i know its supposed to get you up and around the room to get to know everyone, but let me tell you it caused me stress every year. Even in college i hate that the profs make you stand up and like say your name, your major and 1 interesting thing about yourself im like please no. 😂😂 im glad your first day went well! Cant wait for more vlogs!

[@elliee.9448]

Honestly, I respect teachers so much.(especially with younger kids) me personally, I cannot handle being a leader or in charge. I would know what to do. Dont get me started on the organization skills lol. Thank you so much for all you do!

[@michelled.3849]

OmG…your Friday is like my Tuesday…and no it doesn’t suck..it’s so awesome! Tons of prep time, not to mention decompressing!

[@lillyford4869]

i’m in high school but i love watching these because i have wanted to be a teacher since i was little and these inspire me to hopefully become a teacher one day!!

[@katiemariemakeupp]

Hi Shelly! I have been OBSESSED with you this summer😍 I found you mid last year and I am so excited to watch you journey though a full year. I am studying to become a teacher and I identify so much with how you decorate, organize and teach. Thank you for sharing your story! Hope I could convey how much I enjoy your vlogs and love your personality in words❤️❤️

[@PoppyGirl715]

Moving from kindergarten to third in a brand new district watching all your videos.

[@jamieh5208]

I’m a 1st year 3rd grade teacher this year. This video is so helpful! Thank you!

[@michelled.3849]

I agree with you about how to go over the rules.,.as needed…practice and rehearse them.

[@sabrinaquintana7645]

Love your videos I’m an aspiring elementary teacher just starting college on Monday!!😭👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

Sabrina Quintana omg good luck! My college tip would be read a head lol my biggest struggle is never making the time to read and it makes the lessons so much harder to understand. Also use rate my professor website before signing up for classes! Its a magical tool.

[@sabrinaquintana7645]

Skallia Ray thank you I am super excited!!

[@RockHoundChic]

Hello! :) I'm a new subscriber.. I love Teachers Pay Teachers -- I've been homeschooling my children for 5 years and we're getting ready to start the 6th year. :) I used TPT so much when I first got started and still love to look through the site. When I was growing up, I always wanted to become a teacher and then I thought I changed my mind when I had children of my own. However, after watching you vlogs -- it makes me want to be a teacher all over again. I realize I'm teaching my children but it's not the same as having a classroom full of children! :)

[@aaronhurley5789]

Wow great episode!! 😍it every video i watch from ur channel gives me more confidence and more happy wanting to be a teacher 👨‍🏫

[@CelestaII]

I have been really enjoying your vlogs! We use those jenga puzzles for all sorts of things as well! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@nicoleprouty6443]

No Dislikes. That's how I like it

[@mlsaulnier]

those 92 people who have disliked this video a year later are bums!

[@BP-bs9fz]

1st day jitters have never gone away for me, and it's been 26 years. Enjoy your year!

[@VegasBugs]

I'm half done with my Bachelor's in Education and I'm beginning to feel terrified. I hope I'm prepared well enough. I hope I remember what I've studied, because I've already forgotten some content from my courses. I hope I enjoy it. I'm truly nervous. Hopefully I'll start teaching in 2022.

[@myhairisbuttonfly8585]

THANK YOU OMG! I'm going to be a new 3rd teacher, and my jitters have calmed down because of you video.

[@raeofsunshine._._]

Loved your first day plans. Sounds like mine. I teach second grade in Texas. 💖

[@mommyslosingit]

We live in northern california too! My boy has a long way until school but watching your channel makes me excited for him to start!

[@laurenthomas1014]

I was so excited to see this vlog! I love the activities you planned for the first day, that way not everyone is stressing out! I’m about to graduate to become a teacher, so watching these videos excite me and give me so many ideas!

[@吳岱芸-m7j]

Hello from Taiwan! Tomorrow will be mine first day back to teaching, and I can so feel you through this video.

[@JeterLvr02]

I don’t know why this is relaxing for me, lol. I was gonna say to add numbers to your tables (saw that of course you thought of that already) to match the green bins of supplies. Your attention to detail is amazing

[@Wintertheriangirl]

I'm so glad someone made a video abt 3rd grade I have been wanting to see what it's like

[@patriciaburke2401]

So glad I found your channel! I’m a retired elementary school teacher. I don’t miss the meetings,etc. However, I do miss the children. I spent nine years in third grade and enjoyed every minute! I love your enthusiasm and, for the record, after 20 years, I always became a bit nervous on the first day of school! Best wishes for a great year!

[@melissapower5636]

Your room is amazing. I wish I could of seen what your first day outfits looked like. And amen about teacher shape. That's how I felt this week too

[@phoenixinstinct5057]

Why are teachers always beautiful? To divert students' attention?????😂😂

[@funnyminerr]

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[@mounae1264]

I LOVE your videos!!! All the best from Canada!

[@paigemary4883]

I love the jenga!! You could even reuse it with review questions too, what a great idea!

[@tayelizabeth9665]

I’m a preschool teacher at the moment.. I am in college to be a teacher. You are literally my inspiration and what keeps me going. I can’t wait to have my own classroom! Thanks for the vlogs! Love them!!

[@rachyweber8335]

I've been teaching for over 20 years. (3rd grade as well) I still get sick to my stomach the night b4 and 1st day of school. I've been reading 1st day jitters each year! Love your vlogs... good luck this year.!

[@STYX129]

As a member of the class of 1997, I can say teachers have changed drastically. Almost every teacher I had after 4th grade was a nightmare to get along with

[@alannii1182]

I’m going into 4th grade. this year is gonna be different but I love watching these videos! Stay safe!

[@tracy_in_primary]

I have a double-lesson release on Thursday after lunch, so I don't dismiss my kids that day. They have Art so they art teacher (who also teaches my class on Wednesday's) dismisses. You know what? Double release is the best version of awesome! I do all my planning for the week and begin my copying and printing. On Friday morning I have a single release and I try to get my printing finished up. And then that's it - no release on Monday or Tuesday so I teach aaaaalllll day, plus yard duties. I'm dead by Tuesday night!

[@DrakeDussault]

Yay! Super excited for you! Enjoy! I've had fun being a substitute, cant wait to get my own class!

[@justicemarie800]

Enjoy your new videos. Can’t wait for more videos. I plan on becoming a teacher assistant or a elementary school teacher.

[@boringlife19]

I just found out I'm going to be in third next year, and I'm so excited but also have zero idea how to start the year off (it's only my second year), so this was really helpful!

[@cmoore_8234]

Yesss!!! I saw on your Instagram story that you were posting tonight and I got so excited!!! Love you Shelley!!

[@ortaviaeasly1030]

Me a senior in highschool binge watching this I feel you with the first day jitters my first week working as a tutor for an after school program i was SCARED. I was really dead and zombie and didnt know how to communicate but now im like everyone's favorite

[@blazin.kalinnn9125]

I've always wanted to be a elementary school teacher. Your videos really help me!

[@sydneyfrederick4689]

your videos make me so excited to be a teacher!!!

[@deanazegar9651]

I just found your channel and you are making me SO EXCITED to student teach!!!!

[@madiglass3974]

I'm only 12 but I love your channel so much I wanna be a teacher when I'm older

[@marinagutierrez1400]

I've watched many teacher's vlogs and yours are my favorite! Love your personality 🤗

[@taylornicole3025]

I just found you last week and I absolutely love your content! Ill be a year three education major this fall and you make me so excited to have my own classroom one day!! 🤗💗

[@genysworld7768]

I enjoy watching your videos. I start my bachelors in elementary next spring and plan to teach third grade as well. You are an inspiration to my goals☺

[@abbeyabbott]

Been teaching for 15 years and I STILL feel like I forget how to be a teacher after being home the whole summer! Always have butterflies on the first day, too!

[@n4musica]

Omg I totally relate to forgetting how to teach. School is on Monday and I feel prepared but not READY if that makes sense 😂 I also totally prefer the rolling out procedures as the day goes on instead of lecturing it to them. Experiential learning is good stuff.

[@Efforce]

Glad to see this series starting back up! Hope to see it every day

[@VanessaArroyo-th7du]

I love your videos and you are good teachers You know all of them are very nice to you and I hope you have a great year of teaching grade 2

[@jilltibbetts3]

I loved watching you set up your room! Re: your feelings of, "I don't know how to teach anymore"--I am in a very different field and I feel the same way every first day. I just remind myself to act like I know what I'm doing and no one will be any the wiser, hahaha

[@stacydavidson4853]

Please link getting to know you jenga and the student scavenger hunt. You are precious! I know you are a blessing to your kiddos. Thanks!

[@kayleemccallister5292]

Your doing a good job!! I look up to you as a teacher, Im thinking about going into education..thanks

[@chrissyosborne3302]

Love it! You should do Save Fred, I did it last year and it’s so fun.

[@andrianac5568]

ahhh I'm currently a college senior (undergrad) and will be starting a teacher prep masters program in the summer and this makes me so excited to be an elementary teacher!!!! I'm so excited to watch your videos! I can't wait to be a teacher

[@erino4781]

I just started year 6 and I still feel like that! Every year I panic just a bit that I won’t remember how to teach 😉 Loving your videos! Have a great school year!

[@rhiannasphar9515]

HI! I love the idea of your Jenga! nd I never heard of the "First Day Jitters" book so I'm excited to check that book out! As always great video and can't wait for the next one! :)

[@lytherianruby722]

I want to be a third grade teacher so bad. So I am so glad I found videos like this to show me just what to expect.

[@michelled.3849]

Wow…you got there so much earlier than any teacher I ever met!

[@carolinelaliberte8221]

thanks for these videos. The kiddos are lucky to hve you!! I am a K-5 teacher as well

[@latoyalewis411]

I'm in elementary and we have to eat with our kids, so it is nice that you get "duty free" lunch!

[@ashleyryan2]

I love your outfit and i love how passionate you are about teaching and your fun little games and i want to know where you got your outfit i am seriously in love with the sleves

[@KakashiHatake-mz6ug]

I'm a high school Junior (11th grade) now. Elementary school was so fun man, I miss them 🥲

[@jenn6606]

I love how you include non-teachers! I’m not in education (almost was) but I find your vlogs very enjoyable!

[@fathimathadilahthadbeer6483]

Loved this video 😍 Nostalgic ,the #teacher in me missed my 32children of G3

[@truebajansugar]

Have a wonderful school year!🤗

[@janzimmermann2952]

So...1st day jitters are REAL! I just started my 5th year teaching and was VERY nervous. Now...we are all getting used to each other and routines are becoming familiar. I've spoken with teachers from my team who have been teaching MUCH LONGER than I have; and, unfortunately, the "jitters" may never go away....

[@madelinehurley4744]

Up and coming first year teacher here!

[@desertdweller8374]

Oh my gosh - when you said you feel like you don't know how to teach anymore - it brought back memories of my early years of teaching. YES! Yes, I felt that way for several years - and I thought I was the only one! It made me smile. I just started my 24th year as a teacher (I teach a pull-out gifted program now) and I no longer get those "first day jitters" but I love teaching as much as I did my first year! Best wishes this year! So happy to have found your channel!

[@aubs6576]

A caddy captain each week would be good to have the students take care of the supplies and put them away every day! A different caddy captain every week for each table!

[@KillerKristen1]

Just stumbled on your vlogs yesterday and I’m obsessed! Makes me miss being a kid and wish I had done elementary teaching instead of geriatric pharmacy 😂

[@pfieffs]

Shout out to lawyers (well law student), in another life I would be a teacher though.

[@larrygreen120]

Hahahaha I like you! It’s my first year and I say I’ve said I’m going to be so nervous and freeze up in front of them.

[@CSmiley1071]

Love watching or videos. All your excitement gets me excited and imma a nurse. A one time I wanted o be a teacher. I can not wait to follow you a long. I’ve been waiting every night here to catch them

[@TheMamaMoments]

This is my 2nd year teaching too. I teach 8th grade ELA & I was surprisingly still really nervous on the first day. I wasn’t expecting to feel that way 😂

[@rebecadacosta3836]

Just found your channel, and I love it! I’m also a second year teacher, so I can relate to so much of what you say on your videos.

[@motalover2287]

have been waiting for hours for this!! so happy

[@MintBunny9]

Im currently in uni trying to get into a teacher program. :) ur vids are really helpful and interesting to me. Thank you for making these videos!

[@imcodyjacob]

Congrats on a fun first day! Can't wait to keep watching!

[@1greatteach192]

What, prep time? What's that? We've got ZERO, ZILCH, NADA of prep! How fortunate are you!!! I only wish.... :(

[@jordanac7041]

# teacher shape!😁 Have a great year!

[@omgreally2]

Love the Jenga worksheet! Do you have a link for it?

[@EarlyEDventures]

I will add it!

[@beluvarela1290]

I was waiting for this video to go up, so excited for you!! Have a great year with your new kiddos ❤️

[@TheMainDaniels6]

very cool loved seeing things from the teachers perspective

[@tylerkaru5054]

I love your blogs I am a Freshman in high school and when I grow up I want to be a kindergarten teacher

[@TheDibsLife]

Love seeing your perspective I've always been interested, thank you for sharing 💖