Classroom Packing Tips Teachers NEED TO KNOW! | Cleaning, Organization, and More!

[@jackiemcgee2948]

Our custodians draw a map on our whiteboard before they remove all the furniture to deep clean! I thought that was genius and am so happy they do that for me. I have never had my room put back together incorrectly. They rock!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

That's super smart of them! Go your custodians!

[@SarahhFeddyy]

I always love to see how organized you are! Even when you feel you aren’t (which I’m ALWAYS feeling in kindergarten!) there’s always a helpful tip or two I never would have considered. Hope you are enjoying a relaxing summer, you deserve it!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yay! Thank you so much! I'm so happy you find my videos helpful! Have a relaxing summer as well! Enjoy!

[@kaylagibson2025]

Can't wait to see your new classroom after your summer ( unfortunately for me its winter here in Australia 🇦🇺 ) U ROCK 👊👍😎 LOVE KAYLA

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching Kayla!

[@mandaaguirre1460]

Why am I obsessed with teacher vlogs... I'm a nursing student?

[@wachol3]

Time to consider a new career?

[@GothicCowgirl03]

Same I going for veterinary

[@Indigo_penguin]

As children we have to pack up our teachers class room Were doing it next week

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Good for you for helping!

[@SkirtRockerr]

I'm in my first semester of college. In a few years, I'll be a teacher, too!

[@kileymead8993]

I just love watching your videos. I can watch them over and over again. Thank you for all the hard work you put in your videos.

[@amyschramm2361]

Love the tip about taking pics of everything! I do this already when I clean my house makes it all easier to go back where the items need to be! Love it!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! So many tips like that can be used in different areas like your house. Thanks for watching Amy!

[@jasperinooo]

Also YOU ARE SO ORGANIZED You will be my inspiration when I become a teacher.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much Shea! I'm so happy to hear I could inspire you!

[@TheHarlequinade]

I've worked in the same school for the past five years, my entire career so far! I've accumulated SO much stuff in that time and I'm moving on to a new school over the summer. This is SUPER helpful as I had no ideas how to go about moving everything!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I can totally understand your struggle! Definitely purge as much as you can and give it to new teachers! You've got this!

[@russellpalatiere8852]

Love the video!! It’s incredible how organized you are!! All your tips make perfect sense!! I love the fact you use your own labels for the boxes so if there is any question you know where to go!! When I packed up boxes for my dad when he was teaching, we actually used bankers boxes (find them at any office supply store). All you have to do is setup the box and put the lid to the box (yes they come with lids) on top so you aren’t taping boxes shut!! You can use your labels on the side and reuse the boxes again and again!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much as always Russell! This year, we had to use boxes provided by our county to pack up our rooms and they required assembly with tape. The bankers boxes sound fantastic for teachers that may not be given boxes! Thanks for the tip!

[@chrissyosborne3302]

Start packing when you take everything off the walls for PARCC. 😀

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! That's a great time to start!

[@ericahartley3472]

Great video Michelle! Your weekly classroom vlogs are my favorite, I love getting to come along with you! Thanks for being so positive! God Bless!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback Erica! I'm so happy to have viewers like you! Enjoy your summer!

[@tatluv09]

I love your organizing skills and tips. They are helping my procrastination side get it together this year. I don't know if I'm going to be in the same classroom (*tear*) or even the same grade (*more tears*). Watching your tips are helping me get my classroom packed and my life a little less stressed. Thank you for making your vids and being a positive influencer in my life.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I'm so happy my tips were helpful for you! I know change can be stressful and even scary but it can open doors for so many opportunities! You've got this!

[@aaronlee5396]

You are the reason my room looks like a classroom cant wait to see your new classroom#so inspiring

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I'm so happy I could inspire you Aaron!

[@ignaciomartinez7301]

Who are the best teacher ever I wish I had you in my school❤🙂

[@808Blessed1]

You are so well organize. Can’t wait to see how you organize your new classroom.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much! Organization is my JAM!

[@808Blessed1]

Really love the way you organize things.☺️👍

[@jessicabarone1716]

love this! I'm switching to a coaching role at the end of next school year and I have been DREADING the pack up and move. This has totally made me rethink my stress and I'm super excited to start inventory on my crazy preschool room.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yay! I'm so happy I could help motivate you Jessica! You've got this!

[@aaronlee5396]

My 2nd grade teacher is the best she is moving classrooms to but me and my freinds are in summer school so we get to eat with her every Wednesday and we get to help her setup

[@mnethercott816]

I love that you said to have the kids pack because you taught them all year.

[@wachol3]

"You've helped them learn all year so the least they can do is help you pack!" So true and it made me giggle. 😂

[@breadjpg8922]

watching your videos always makes me happy, you're so inspiring! :)

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm happy you're happy!

[@k5678d]

Tips I will add: 1. Put all bulletin board letters or sets in clear bags and file them in a book bin so you can pull them when needed. 2. Make copies of meet the teacher and assessments now. 3. Organize all paperwork during down time or have students throw duplicates out. 4. I label all my students books with masking tape on the front of each book for easy returns. So they throw out their old label and number the new one for next class.

[@michaeltrotter5981]

I can’t wait to see your new room after summer!! I really want to teach upper elementary when I am older, and I’m going to use almost all of the awesome tips you share with us!! You’ve really inspired me to be a fantastic teacher when I’m older. Thank you!! Also am I the only 14 year old who watches her videos?? 😂😂

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback Michael! I really appreciate your support!

[@alysonserenastone2917]

Great tips! The Dollar Tree is also my friend. Most of the items I have in my classroom are from the Dollar Tree and they work just as well as the super expensive materials. Plus, if they are damaged or get broken, you really aren't out anything. :)

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! There are definitely some items from dollar stores that have amazing quality! However, some items can be duds. It is all about the great finds!

[@sophiedavis6264]

I love this channel! can't wait to see your new classroom after summer ! unfortunately for me its winter here in Australia LOVE YOU! love sophie x

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching Sophie! I appreciate your support!

[@Rsarah22]

I loveee watching your videos even though I’m only 17 and not a teacher. 😂❤️

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching Sarah! I'm happy you enjoy them!

[@Rsarah22]

Pocketful of Primary Anytime!!! Thank you for the reply!! 💖

[@ashleyhaskins8618]

I can’t wait to see your classroom after your summer break. I am a high school special ed student in Vermont and I want 5o say thank you for sharing this wonderful video, I an definitely going to share this video with a couple of my teachers. Almost all of my special ed teachers are moving upstairs. That means they have to pack up their classroom completely.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for sharing my video! I hope the video is useful for them! Thank you for your support!

[@valleyhavenfamilyschool8951]

Hi, I'm a new fan of your videos! I am actually a homeschool mom but love all of your ideas and enthusiasm! I had a question about your Teachers Pay Teachers materials--- I am interested in all your labels to use in my homeschool classroom. I had 2 of the sets in my shopping cart but wondering if they would duplicate each other and if I only needed one of them- namely the "bright" set and the Sterilite mini" set. Which one would you recommend? Also interested in some of your spelling/vocab resources. Thanks so much for your awesome videos!!

[@NicoleneOReilly]

I decided to quit teaching at the end of this year. I am not entirely sure what my future teaching plans are (I might go sub while I figure it out), so I am planning to only put my absolute most loved, not grade specific stuff into storage. So my purge has already begun. I'm kind of super to get rid of stuff. I am already making lists of what I will pack and keep.

[@01colter]

So excited! I love your channel so much!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Ava!

[@claudiadominguezcedillo709]

Thanks a lot for the tips! They're super useful. Have a great summer!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much Claudia! I'm happy they are useful for you and have a great summer as well!

[@shaunahoogland9290]

This was such a great video, and I saved it so that I can look at it again at the end of the next school year! My school was one of the first schools cleaned within our district, so I'm able to get back into my classroom and slowly start reassembling the pieces and redecorating. I'm revamping everything this year, so taking photos wouldn't have helped, but it will help a TON next year!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I'm so happy this was helpful for you Shauna! Thank you for watching! That's fantastic that you are able to get back into your classroom early!

[@naomimarie6396]

We need to have the room packed before the last day because were not allowed back after that day. So even though I have a month left, I make packing and organizing into a game and everyday 5 kids voluenteer to do a task for me. LIFESAVERS lol! They have packed extra books away and even organized our supplies for me already

[@brennalill9093]

You are such an inspiration

[@teresasousa2591]

Have a wonderful Summer!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much Teresa!

[@tyepowerlife9772]

When are we going to get your classroom packing video I was waiting all Sunday 😔I love watching them every year

[@gingerlittle6936]

Excellent tips!!! 👍🏻✅👍🏻

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback!

[@gingerlittle6936]

I wish I had these tips early in my teaching career because at that point it seemed like I moved classrooms every other year!!! 😬😳 I’m excited to see your new space.

[@hannahnanna5868]

Am not wait to see your new classroom when you post class vids. I love you. You are the reason that I want to be a teacher and get a tpt store. Now my fav animal is a sloth

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for your kind words Hannah!

[@Brysan]

YES, thank You!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

So happy you enjoyed!

[@Brysan]

@@PocketfulofPrimary 😁

[@lewism1847]

YAY I’m so excited! ❤️

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching!

[@lewism1847]

@bradon newbold just all the vlogs in general

[@graceehall_]

I know this is a totally random question... but what fonts do you usually use for your worksheets, labels, etc.?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

For the main font, I use Century Gothic. For the title fonts, I usually use Oswald in Google Slides or Futura Condensed Medium in PowerPoint.

[@graceehall_]

Pocketful of Primary Ok thank you so much :)

[@lrdemideleon]

I’m so early! I’m excited! 🤗

[@haileygoodman5743]

Me too

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@aseelhameed9446]

Hi, I really appreciate all your videos. I am a new teacher. I will be teaching first grade. I am trying to prepare a few things for the beginning of the school year. one of the things I am working on is "meet the teacher flip book" and it is driving me crazy. I don't know how you did it. It is soooooooooooo confusing :( I spend more than 4 hours and did nothing. Now it is almost 1:00 AM and I am very frustrated.

[@emmaanderson1326]

You are such an inspiration! Do you ever want any kids?

[@teachingwithjosh]

When do you get into your new classroom?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Not until the end of August!!

[@teachingwithjosh]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Thank you!

[@valerienava7791]

Me as a kid I helped pack my old 5th grade teacher I was in 6th grade now I’m moving on into 7th grade !!😁

[@TheYoukidsShow]

You are the new Marie Kondo for kids

[@kurtcummins9067]

or if you have a TA they can help too.

[@ashleygeorges3249]

Can you share the link to the box stickers?

[@jessicamccoy2734]

I use old top bedsheets to cover up my shelves to prevent them from getting dusty.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! Top sheets are a great option if you have them available!

[@jonathangatter4920]

Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much!

[@jonathangatter4920]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Thank you for liking my comment 💞

[@IslaM-vp1yh]

Yesssssssssssssss a new vid

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching!

[@IslaM-vp1yh]

Pocketful of Primary ahhhhhhhhhh u replied

[@Andinwyo]

Always great ideas-

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much Andi!

[@IslaM-vp1yh]

Will u be doing a un boxing ur stuff vlog (plz plz plz do one I loved the one u did last time )

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Stay tuned!

[@hydranation5668]

Are you not gonna post a video of the last week. Packing up the classroom and moving things around?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Go back and watch my live video from last weekend! I address this in that video.

[@MckaylaHodges]

Your organizational skills give me life! Can’t wait to see the new classroom 😍 who else?? I make videos too!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@josephleitner9408]

Are you going to make packing up classroom video?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Go back and watch my live from last week... I address this in that video!

[@ezzbezz242]

great vid already

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much!

[@AlexandraMW1992]

I was that student that hated movies so I got to help clean and pack my teachers only moved once or twice I believe

[@thaintriguing1]

I start packing in January 😏

[@rileyinnes_]

i have a question. are you moving from 4th grade this year?

[@unicornlover6481]

i wish i was in your class

[@jasperinooo]

Lol, my teacher didn’t just wait till the last day to start packing up, she waited till summer started then emailed me on the third day of summer and asked me to help her pack her classroom.... it took, I’d say, maybe 7 hours out of my day.... 😅😜

[@michaeltrotter5981]

Hahaha that’s the same situation with me. One of our schools in the district is closing and everyone has to move there stuff to their new school, and my old teacher just sent out emails a day after our last day because she needed help moving lmao

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Sometimes teachers are told late that they will be moving classrooms! That's great that you helped her!

[@allisonkrehbiel8671]

The 3 pack storage containers are back! I ordered a whole case! www.dollartree.com/plastic-snack-containers-with-lock-top-lids-3ct-packs/207324

[@ignaciomartinez7301]

How Could you teach 5th grade cuz I'm next year I'm going to 5th grade I hope that I really hope that

[@haileygoodman5743]

Hi

[@kmrr213]

8th comment!!!!!!

[@davidp3535]

I thought she was getting a new room in the same school!!??

[@samk4379]

Why do you need to pack up your classroom?

[@amycain856]

I really wish I had watched this before I just packes up most of my classroom :/

[@soundmanpt]

First of all I want to thank you for being a teacher. It's a job that you really have to want to do because it certainly doesn't pay near as well as other jobs do and sadly it seems that in too many cases teachers are more like "baby sitters" than teachers. I'm a retired optician after working with kids getting needing glasses I can only imagine what you must go through on a daily basis with not one kid but a good number of them. In looking back at the video caps of your previous videos you have had glasses since you're very first one in which you were very excited about of all things a pencil sharpener you had gotten. But at that time until about a year ago you only had glasses on in a few videos. But since then you are wearing glasses in all of your videos. So I assume that you either were wearing contacts or your eyesight worsened to the point that you need you glasses full time now or you may have just decided to wear them all the time for convenience sake rather than constantly putting them on and taking them off. But whatever the reason you look every bit as attractive wearing glasses as you do without them. Glasses are expensive, I should know, I have sold probably close to a 1,000 or more pairs in my working days. Even with the help of vision insurance they still aren't cheap and you can only use insurance one time a year. I am going share something with you that I first became aware of about 16 years ago from one of my young female opticians. I noticed her coming into work wearing different glasses than the glasses she got from our store as her free pair. She would switch glasses at work because of course she couldn't be seen wearing glasses from another store while working. But I was very curious why she would go anywhere else for glasses when she could get anything in our store for 70% off. So in talking with her one day I asked her where she had gotten her other pair of glasses from? She told me that she got them on-line from a site called Zenni Optical (zenni.com) But what really shocked me was the price. She said they were only $16.00 and that included her prescription lenses as well an AR coating (anti-reflective) Shipping was only $5.00. She said that she really liked them and that they seemed to be very good quality. She went to her purse and got them out to show me. I looked them over very closely and i agreed that the quality seemed as good as anything we sold for quite a bit more. I asked her if she minded me checking how accurate the prescription was compared to what she was prescribed? I pulled her file out and checked the lenses and they were perfect to her prescription needs. I wrote down the name Zenni and it wasn't long until my kids were ordering their glasses from Zenni and were getting prescription sunglasses and many different styles. Zenni has a rather nice selection for as little as $6.95 and that includes single vision prescription lenses. A teachers budget isn't all that much being able to save money on something like glasses that are now pretty much a necessity to you I would think might be helpful to you. The money you save on your glasses should buy you the "deluxe model pencil sharpener" By the way what grade do you teach or what subject do you teach?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hi Jim! Your assumptions aren't exactly correct. I never stopped wearing my glasses and I don't wear contacts. I would take off my glasses for filming because they did not have an anti-glare coating and would reflect the lighting I was using. I have ordered glasses from Zenni before but I honestly prefer Eye Buy Direct. I have almost 10 pairs of glasses from there so I am completely familiar with them and how much money they save! Thanks! Also, I teach 4th grade!

[@soundmanpt]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Thank you for your reply. Everything you said makes perfect sense. Not having AR coating on your glasses can make even doing a selfie nearly impossible and filming a video would be just as hard to do. So here I go out on that limb again in making assumptions. Once you got glasses that included an AR coating you were then able to leave your glasses on when filming because you didn't have the issue of reflections and glare anymore. I have a feeling that what I am about to tell you, you may already know. An AR coating purchased at a local optical store usually sells for anywhere from $45.00 to over $100.00 depending on the store and most insurance companies won't pay for it because it is considered as being cosmetic. I agree completely with you that Eye Buy Direct is a very good site to get your glasses from. In fact I have used myself for people I order glasses for. I am still with the Lion's Club which as know works with low income people to get them eye exams as well as glasses. The main reason I prefer Zenni is because they only charge $5.00 per order, not per pair. I don't know if EBD still does this or not but when I would order 3 or 4 pairs of glasses at one time they would charge me $5.00 for each pair for shipping even though they came in the same package. Also EBD seemed to sell a lot of glasses that were only available for a short time. For me that didn't work well because we would try and have people choose the glasses they wanted from samples we had gotten. It seemed that more and more often they discontinued many of the glasses we had as samples in just a month or so. Zenni seems to keep the same glasses in stock much longer which is a big help to us with what we do. But for someone like yourself EBD is great for you because you see something you like and you order it and everything is fine. Just curious since you have about 10 pairs from EBD have you ever ordered more than one pair at time and do you remember if they charged separate shipping to you? There are several good optical sites out their including Firmoo which has good deals on glasses. Often times they offer two for one deals which is great for the average buyer. I don't get it, when I was in school, that was right after the wheel was invented by the way, all my teachers were at least 55 years old. They did wear glasses but theirs were those lovely lined bifocals. Now I know a number of teachers and they all look more like students themselves then teachers. You certainly look much too young to be a teacher but i'm sure that you are a wonderful teacher and the kids probably love you. Why wouldn't they when you like you could be their older sister? Enjoy you summer.

[@Lifegoeson771]

Broken aka stolen

[@kayleecupcake4544]

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