CLASSROOM SET UP | Day 4

[@crissyflores9261]

I love how your boyfriend came to help and you kept moving furniture and thinking, and moving furniture and thinking. ☺️ My boyfriend/now husband used to do that. Now 25 years later he gets to sit it out and I now have two strong sons and a creative daughter that get to take the trip every summer with mommy and help out. 🥰 Best Wishes on your teacher journey.

[@johnlopez3996]

You might want to put a small bit of colored tape on your cabinets or on your window panes. The desks will creep up slowly to the front of the room over time, and you could use the colored tape to remind you where the desks were places originally. This is normal because when students stand up to go to the carpet or leave the classroom, their natural hand and arm movements will make the desks move. Best of luck to you in your first year. This is year 27 for me, and I hope that you fill find your first year a blessing.

[@Summer-Mayo]

John Lopez that’s a great idea!

[@flyaway2ak]

Your room is wonderful. I wish I was young again. My husband and I decided to homeschool our daughter so l am an old teacher coming back for my second year in Pre K and K in the Alaskan Bush. It really feels like I am starting over. No Walmart or Michaels but I can not wait to get there and get my classroom started. Have the best year.

[@meghan89]

I personally would just keep the 7 new matching tables and ditch the rest. The more floor space the better

[@terrificintk]

It’s looking so good! I know you were wanting to get your tables down and moved. It’s a great feeling to get your room set up the way you like it! Have a great weekend! 😊

[@puttingthemfirst]

Karen Howard Thank you!! Yes I am feeling SO MUCH better now that the layout is done (I think). Happy weekend 💗

[@AlannaCee]

Have you thought about putting labels on the Stem and Math Manipulative’s? Lakeshore has pictures and labels you could print as well as Label Pockets for the outside of the bins. I was also thinking of a suggestion with the photo card “place value sets” - to make a “key” for the students to place inside the bottom of the photo card holder with a picture of 1 100table, 10 tens, 10 ones, that way the students know how many should be in the bin at all times. I haven’t watched all your videos yet so maybe you already did this but this way everyone knows where everything should be at all times. And I would especially label the bins and the cabinet with each space so that any teacher who is working back there at the stem or manipulative table can easily find and put back the bins. And you can even have a classroom job for a student of “bin sorter” and they can check and make sure each day each bin is in their right spot on the shelves - and you can also have a “bin organizer” and they can organize the bins if they are messy.

[@juliete5204]

Hi Lauren. Just want to tell you that you remind me so much of Jess Nichols (A Classroom Diva)... and that's a good thing!!🙂

[@emilylightsey6374]

I agree! Very similar ladies!

[@MckaylaHodges]

she does!!!! I love Jess

[@alyssabragg8189]

Oh my goodness! I love your room so much! It is so cute and homey! I think you're doing a wonderful job for your first time setting up a classroom! I cannot wait to see the finished product!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Alyssa Bragg Thank you!! I am happy to be working on it early and a little at a time. It’ll get there! 💛

[@FangirlVsWorld]

Everything looks amazing! Your little ones are going to love all of the colours! I find it really interesting seeing how teachers in the US set up their classroom! I wish schools over here gave us this much freedom. Haha! Love these videos! :D

[@luvelementary]

It's coming together so well Lauren! I like the idea of placing a rug in front of those swivel doors. I've had those and they are definitely hard to work around sometimes. The rug will also give students a floor space to work for centers, stations, etc. My 2nd graders love to work on the floor and have choice. I notice the crate seats are still there. What is the update on those? Is it a fabric issue?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Holly C THAT IS SUCH A GREAT IDEA!!! If that math workspace/Number Talk meeting place could double as a center (perhaps with some lap desks or clipboards) I would have designated spaces for all of my literacy centers. Thank you so so much! With the crate seats- we are unsure with the new year what will be enforced. I didn’t ask if I‎t had to do with fabric or floor space so I’m not sure at all. But leaving them out and remaining hopeful!

[@angeljeanai2120]

I actually love watching you even though you dont have lots of videos but your students are going to love you and you inspire me and make me want to teach when i get older

[@puttingthemfirst]

Angel. jeanai Thank you!! I’m happy to hear that 💛

[@thatpre-klife4613]

Awesome channel! I love all of your bright bins and containers. Your room is looking awesome!

[@SpeakNoww17]

It's coming together so nicely! I absolutely love the rainbow theme, super cute!

[@TheLeAnder97]

Love the set up with your tables.

[@robinreed8961]

Love your videos! I am a second year teacher and I just love watching a classroom come together. Keep posting! :) I can’t believe you can only go to your classroom during certain hours and days of the week, that’s a bummer. I could be in my room 24/7 if I wanted to and it’s so helpful!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Robin Reed Thank you so much! I love having so many teachers watching to offer advice along the way- please chime in if you see me totally screw something up!! 😂❤️ Technically, I could go from 7-3 each day. But ya girl still has to teach online until that first check comes in LOL

[@danielleramos1548]

Michael’s sells the individual photo keeper containers if you wanted to buy the extra to make 20 or 21 🙂

[@jela819]

Feel in love with your channel and then realized you went to UF! So happy to see a fellow Florida girl teaching!

[@talesofafifthgradeteacher7371]

Your classroom set up series is making me eager to get into my class. Doors dont open for us to get in until Aug 5th so a couple more weeks.

[@kstiles_8367]

That is the day I go back to school

[@musiclife-vf3ci]

Hi Lauren! Could you link the small containers you used for your base 10 blocks. I absolutely LOVE that idea!

[@ac.inspire]

You can get a case of 16 right now at Michaels for $14.99.

[@musiclife-vf3ci]

@@ac.inspire Thank you!!

[@JustJenJen]

I love it. I can't wait to get into my classroom next week. I've been doing at home prep work all week long and I'm sooooo ready lol

[@puttingthemfirst]

JustJenJen omg I’m so excited for you!! It’s the best feeling when you can finally get projects out of your head and into the room!

[@teachmrshh6169]

Where did you grab the bright bins that are on the tables... are they bigger than most ? Love your videos !!

[@Youngadventuress23]

Love watching you set up! I'm a high school teacher so my classroom is much less cute or my kiddos would roast me. Wondering where you got the teacher kit?

[@elizabethc1331]

What did you have to buy and what was supplied? If you purchase stuff do you write it off for taxes or what?

[@chzhack]

I love u even though I just started whatching ur classroom set up 1 though 4 and maybe the rest

[@almaestrada8697]

I love you enthusiasm for your class!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Alma Estrada Wondering if the butterflies walking into “my” room will ever go away 😂❤️

[@kelseyrogers9883]

Hi! Where did you purchase your teacher toolbox? Can you share the link please!

[@natalygonzalez6013]

It looking so great! I’m a first yr teacher as well and trying to do the same rainbow decor so definitely getting some ideas from you! Unfortunately I cant get into my classroom until august 😩 till then my room has been taken over by all the decor I have bought!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Nataly Gonzalez oh girl I feel you on that!! Our house is somehow still 80% classroom storage unit 😂 have you been able to see the space at all yet?

[@natalygonzalez6013]

Putting Them First yes I have! I keep watching the video of it that I took thinking what to put on each wall and thinking of arrangements in my head 😂 I will be doing 2nd grade btw!

[@blissfully_teaching2112]

Love the layout!!!! Awesome!

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

Love your arrangement so far! I’m a first grade teacher too! Going into my 2nd year. I tried vlogging last year but I got too busy! One tip would be to make sure you make a schedule for yourself so you keep up with filming during the year. That’s my plan this year! Can’t wait to see what it looks like all done! #weteachfirst #firsties

[@puttingthemfirst]

Kira Turner Thank you I will definitely use this tip! Ideally I will regularly vlog but above all I want to deliver an effective instructional year for my students. It’ll be a balancing act I’m sure in my first year!

[@primarilyoptimistic9139]

The layout looks so nice!! Off topic, but where did you get your teaching easel?

[@emilylightsey6374]

Don't forget to think about where your students are going to unpack/pack up each day, where their backpacks and jackets will go, and where they will line up. Really enjoying your videos!!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Applejack 1522 thanks for the reminder!

[@kellitravis2651]

It looks like a happy place!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Kelli Travis well this is my favorite comment ever!

[@savannahrogers68]

What if you put your desk diagonal in the corner so you can see everything ??!!

[@savannahrogers68]

Lol posted this before I watched the whole video. Two great minds thinking alike.

[@tidyteacher662]

Hi! I'm really enjoying watching your set up vlogs! Love the comment about Pivot!!I presume you are referring to Ross' sofa! 😁 Love your rainbow colours xx

[@puttingthemfirst]

Tidy Teacher Thank you! I absolutely was. Friends is literally the only show I watch 😂

[@hallskeshia]

I love what you are doing with your classroom. I especially love your teacher toolbox labels. Can you share the link? I can't wait to see the next set up vlog :-)

[@puttingthemfirst]

Keshia H Thank you so much!! I got them from www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Toolbox-Labels-3287734

[@hallskeshia]

Thanks ❤️

[@mandag6890]

I love your classroom so far. Did u make your own labels for the toolbox? Do u have the measurements for the drawers. I want to make a toolbox

[@puttingthemfirst]

Amanda V I didn’t make them! I bought some from TPT at this link: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Toolbox-Labels-3287734

[@karlaguzman6558]

I can’t wait till I get my very own classroom 🍎❤️ love your videos!!!!!

[@puttingthemfirst]

karla guzman oh my gosh I can’t wait for you! It’s so gratifying!

[@kinleecobel]

hello! soon to be student teacher here, however i’ll be a 6-12 agriculture teacher! just stumbled upon your videos & had to sub!! totally not teaching related but what lip color and foundation do you use! your skin looks flawless!

[@jcarmashby66]

Looks great!

[@puttingthemfirst]

J Carmelita Thank you!! 💙

[@alicepackard5207]

Love your video also use contact paper on your desk and it will look so pretty!

[@kylieegreer]

Btw Michaels sells the photo cases separately also but idk how much they are just letting you know because I know it would bother me😂

[@MckaylaHodges]

I’m a new subscriber but also a 4th grade teacher from TN! I’m on my second year of teaching so please let me know if you need anything or have questions! I just uploaded my day 1 classroom set up ❤️❤️❤️

[@kellitravis2651]

I would maybe ask if you could get more place value. It is so helpful if they can make 100. :)

[@hajrahr]

You don’t look like teacher