CLASSROOM SET UP | Days 12 + 13

[@kristinkorson]

For the word wall dead clock you should make it into a sunshine or something cute to cover it but in a fun fancy way :)

[@kdm5022]

I would love to see a plan with me for first week of school

[@caitlincox1077]

Im so obsessed with your personality. You're such a natural in front of the camera. Im so excited to be following your classroom journey. It looks SO good! Im looking forward to your next upload. You are so pretty btw!! :)

[@puttingthemfirst]

Caitlin Cox Sweetest comment ever!! Thank you so much Caitlin for always being so positive and supportive 💗

[@ilydqni]

First like! Love the series and I wish it wasn’t over. I love that you’re so positive and hope you have an amazing year with the first-graders.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Dani ??? Thank you so much for being so uplifting ❤️

[@corrinak9744]

I have used so many of your beautiful ideas for my preschool room! Thank you!! What if you used the small front board to showcase drawings/art your students make for you?

[@JillianFlodstrom]

Could you take Circut vinyl and cover the clock with something cute (a big pom that matches your borders or something) since it doesn’t work?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Jillian Flodstrom this is a good idea!! I’ll attempt something lol

[@JillianFlodstrom]

A happy faced sun would be really cute too!

[@Itsmisssamara]

I can't wait to see the final tour!!👍😇

[@mylucky4kids]

Love your personality!! Can't wait to see the final room tour!

[@puttingthemfirst]

mylucky4kids Thank you!!

[@ZatusyNaim]

OH MY GOD you inspired me to decorate my room!! Got so much ideas! Fingers crossed that I will realised that dream! Thanks!!!!

[@annettewoj]

You can use the board behind your small group table as like a "Family Board" take pictures of the kids during the year and add pictures! Firstie Calendar is amazing. I used it last year.

[@amandadonaldson1733]

I’m gonna miss these consecutive set up videos! I always enjoy coming home from class and relax with your videos. 💜

[@nataliekartz5097]

Great job on the doors! A great way to display students’s work is by hanging a clothing line from the ceiling tiles from one end of the room to the other and use clothes pins. I usually use yarn.

[@dreamtraveldisney]

Your classroom is amazing and you have done so much in so little time! I will hopefully have my own classroom in a year and I hope I can get it put together as beautiful and organized as you have yours!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Classroom Of Creation Thank you for being so kind!! 💗 you got this

[@dreamtraveldisney]

Putting Them First Your welcome! I want to enjoy this last year of college, but I am ready to be on the other side and be the teacher!

[@rosy_4797]

i can’t believe this is the end i have fallen in love with you videos over this whole journey. i am 14 and i have wanted to be a teacher since i can remember. i really hope you see this. i love your videos and i really hope everything goes well. ilysm♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭

[@puttingthemfirst]

Ro Ro Thank you so much for your positivity! I’m so happy to have you here on this channel and will be definitely be filming throughout the year don’t worry 😊 good luck with your journey to becoming a teacher! You got this.

[@rosy_4797]

omg thank you soo much♥️

[@thequeenadri.writes]

The computer bulletin you can do computer rules & how to login both.

[@alishab1853]

You are going to be an amazing teacher!! My brother is a principal and my sister in law is a teacher too. Being a teacher is hard but is soo rewarding! Your kiddos will be sooo lucky to have you!!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Alisha B Thank you so much! 💛

[@mrs_jh2272]

I have never felt so invested in someone else’s painting adventure!!! Keep going!!!!

[@puttingthemfirst]

LittleMsJR LOL I think I can I think I can

[@kimberlyk1502]

Oh my gosh, I just binge watched the entire series and I LOVE how it turned out!! 😍 Can’t wait to see how the math turns out too! Your personality and motivation are so inspiring ❤️

[@jamesvolpe7474]

For a first year teacher you are amazing! Instead of the Clip Chart use Class DoJo on your interactive TV! Kids love it!

[@ThatNewTeacher]

I love how intentional you are planning out your displays! Those doors are amazing.

[@blissfully_teaching2112]

I don’t know how u painted all those doors by yourself! That is so awesome! I commend you for the hard work and dedication to making this doors magnetic and whiteboards!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Blissfully_Teaching I think it was smart to wait for the last day so I had no choice but to finish!! Lol thank you 💗

[@zoegillett8602]

Yess! I binged all of your set ups last night and I’m so excited to watch this one! I’m so excited to follow along for your first year of teaching 🥰

[@mkragh5296]

An idea for the bulletin board in the front you could do “self assessment” and then put like a 3 saying like “I understand the lesson” and then like a 1 for “I am not really sure” then like a 4 for “I can help other people” then a 2 for “I can do it with help”

[@xxEyexEeexx]

I've been checking all day for an update! Love your room!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Brittanie Sorry- getting ready for a vacation tomorrow and uploaded as quick as I could! Thank you for being so supportive 😊

[@xxEyexEeexx]

@@puttingthemfirst please dont be sorry, I wasn't complaining. Just excited! :D

[@paigebenny8937]

I have been binge watching your videos and I wanted to tell you that you are doing amazing! I am going into my third year of teaching and I can tell you are going to be such a wonderful teacher, you have a great passion for it!! Good luck with your first year 😁

[@emmafoley547]

Can’t wait to see the final product of your room! I love your personality and hope you enjoy PD the next few weeks!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Emma Foley Thank you so much!! So far it’s been an amazing and fruitful experience! 💗

[@josellinraquel7310]

i loved watching your series! really great ideas, cant wait for my classroom days!

[@kbrownco]

What if you put “We Are Family” over the computers and add pictures of your class working or playing games throughout the year. Also, use your googlie eyes as the “o”s in “Look at What We’re Reading”. That would be super cute!

[@julienicole4070]

I think the wall turned out great! Can’t wait to see the finished product. 💗

[@AnnaK1512]

For your front bulletin board - in my mom's classroom she has a board with a crayon quote that has to do with diversity. She has the quote kind of in the middle of the board and big print-outs of crayons scattered around the quote. I think it would match your room theme really well! The quote says "We are like a box a crayons. Each one of us is unique, but when we get together our class is complete!" There are other crayon quotes on Google you could use as well. I love your classroom and I can tell you will be such a great teacher! Good luck with the rest of your room!

[@pmaten001]

I’m so excited for your first year!!! It will be my first year in first grade but fourth year teaching. Watching your set up was exciting and gave me some ideas.

[@puttingthemfirst]

porcha m I’M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!! So happy to have you here in this space and be in this first grade journey together 💗

[@emilymurphy5237]

I am also a first year first grade teacher! But I used the bulletin board by my small group table to display reading strategies to reference during small group!

[@sydneymcclure1541]

7k omg congrats!!!!🎉🎊🎈 I’ve been here since 1k and you have grown so quick!!!! Congrats!!!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Sydney McClure thank you!! I’m very excited and surprised ❤️ you guys are awesome!

[@rachellestewart9946]

Love the doors. Just a tip I used the same paint to make individual whiteboards and expo markers did not come off so I used whiteboard crayons.

[@puttingthemfirst]

rachelle stewart Didn’t even know those existed!! Thank you 💗

[@lamc2008]

You should use the paint card samples for your kiddos to keep track of their log ins! They are FREE! Also, I am from Florida and I am loving your vlogs!

[@micaelna]

Love your classroom set up vlogs, you have a great personality wish you the best in this school year. God bless

[@puttingthemfirst]

Dora's teaching adventures Thank you so much for making me smile with your positivity!! 💙😊

[@cambellh1857]

maybe do classroom jobs on the bulletin board at the front of the room?? easy access to change throughout the year!!!

[@ashleyzimmerman9095]

i have loved watching your videos! excited for weekly vlogs too! for the front board near your small group table, you may want to keep blank for anchor charts or references for when teaching small group. i know that’s what i use my white board for by my table and it would be really nice to have space for anything the kids can reference in small group

[@BriannaFlagg]

Two ideas for your front board. A sound board for learning sounds and blends in reading or a focus board with learning targets for all subject areas! Your doors look wonderful!! I’d say you pulled off a Joana Gaines project very well!

[@puttingthemfirst]

New Leaf Teaching I’m not sure if I can do a sound board since we use the curriculum FUNdations for phonics, or if I do I will have to use those supplementary materials. I’ll ask more questions about it! Thank you ❤️

[@puttingthemfirst]

New Leaf Teaching I’m not sure if I can do a sound board since we use the curriculum FUNdations for phonics, or if I do I will have to use those supplementary materials. I’ll ask more questions about it! Thank you ❤️

[@BriannaFlagg]

Of course! I’m sure you will think of something that will work for you and your kiddos!

[@mattiemetschke4928]

the board by your small group table you can display your groups there and a summary of what they are doing and who is in that group and if you have extra room put a light there and tell your kids when this light is on do not interrupt me unless its an emergency. just a thought.

[@crystalhoupe7285]

I've enjoyed your videos so much, and am also sad this series is coming to an end. My suggestion would be to remove the clock and cover with something like a poster or the fans you put in the corner of your one board. I would check out the other first grade rooms to see what they have on their boards/walls. Have a fabulous year!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Crystal Houpe Great ideas! There’s only one other first grade teacher and she’s also new- so we’re both building this team from square 1 together 😳

[@marlagoodwin8390]

Girl, I said the same thing today to my co-workers. "The next time I say I want to paint something, slap me and remind me I don't". I have two really long boards mounted on my wall that holds 40 colorful ukuleles. I thought painting them black would make the colors really pop. Which it will. But I painted for 2 hours straight, some of that time standing on a chair. Still not done.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Marla Goodwin IT IS SUCH AN UNDERTAKING! I never want to paint anything again (until next time) lol

[@carolynsharp8863]

Am I the only one who noticed people were peeking in the window at 30:50 😂

[@chloesutton9537]

Carolyn Sharp it scared me so baddd

[@puttingthemfirst]

LOL I AM DYING- I didn’t notice but that is so hysterical.

[@carsynlee1147]

omg what am i gonna do with my life without your classroom set up videos?! I’m so sad !!they were the highlight of my week 😩😂💗

[@carenj]

Finally! I was waiting for this vlog! Also congrats on 7k

[@puttingthemfirst]

caren 28 thank you! 💗

[@egtupper]

By the way, you did a fantastic job on those doors!

[@denysesmith6975]

Your room looks great! I’m so glad the doors turned out! Just a tip: I heard you mention at the end that you were going to put Avery labels on your library bins. I made the mistake of putting sticker type labels on some of my bins and they are horrid to try to remove. My suggestion would be to make cute labels(there are a ton on TpT) and laminate them. You can either double side tape them on to your bins or Target has little label sleeves that are marvelous! You just stick them on and slip your label in. Easy to change! Just a thought! Enjoy all these firsts! You’re going to do great!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Denyse Smith Thank you! Sorry I must’ve done a poor job explaining. The Avery labels will go on the books not the bins :) I have laminated cardstock labels for the bins from Maria Gavin!

[@oaklandcookie]

In my district there is someone who comes around periodically to fix clocks. Maybe you have someone who can do that eventually? I would ask the custodian how that works. There are lots of different folks who maintain a school, and custodians know how everything works, how to put in a work order, etc. Like a lot of folks here suggest, I laminated something cute and threw it over the non-working clock in my old room.

[@amycain856]

You have such a great start for your school year. I've watched the whole journey and amazing what you've done with the space. It looks nice and clean/bright without being too visually stimulating. Possibly for one of your front boards you may want to consider a reading focus wall where you display some of the details from the books you're reading. Learning in Wonderland has a very nice one in rainbow colors that is editable. I will check out the firstie calendar! Have fun at your PD.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Amy! I’ll check that out 😊

[@saymmmkayYT]

Wow! Long time viewer, first time commenter LOL :P I've really enjoyed watching you set up your classroom! It looks great & I was so nervous & hopeful for the dry erase cabinets! They look great! Can't wait to see it completely done & ready for your kiddos... they're going to love all the details & hardwork you put into it!!! :) I'm so glad someone else asked about your lipstick cause it's so cute... & I'm so bad about leaving comments, I laughed when you said that others were asking... so they agree with me! :) Congrats on your subscribers! LOL Good luck to you & looking forward to more videos!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Ashley H I’m so happy you commented this time- and thank you for your support all along! ❤️

[@gracietollefson4594]

Can’t wait till you start teaching! I am going to come home excited to see a video from you ☺️❤️

[@DianaVictorica]

Yay ! 🥰 lol I’ve been religiously watching her videos so I’m excited for a new one 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@staceyfeyler4999]

There are a lot of people that display the covers of books that they've read. They use #classroombookaday to commit to reading one book each day of school. They have a facebook group also. I opted to use class dojo instead of a clip chart and my students love it and I display it digitally and use mostly positive points, Just thought I'd share. You're doing great! It looks so sweet and inviting can't wait to see all the learning that takes place in there this year

[@kyleemoen996]

Ah I love how your classroom has come together! It totally is the the cutest rainbow classroom 🌈 can’t wait for those weekly vlogs 😍😍 good job girly, you did it so far!!! I’m also going camping with my boyfriends family this weekend lol!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Kylee Moen OMG Twins!! Thank you for being so supportive, I’m so excited to keep filming 😊 have fun!

[@johnlopez3996]

Glad to hear that you are getting acquainted with the local shops near your school. There is nothing wrong with taking a day off to go to Six Flags. Just tell colleagues that you had a severe case of intentional flu!

[@waytoson]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching these.... TFS

[@dannimack1020]

If your doing small group instruction at that semi circle table maybe use it as a “focus board” for the things you are working on in math and literacy

[@Thealaskanteacher]

I am loving your videos - excited to see your vlogs! The dry erase wall looks amazing. I wonder if you could change the chalkboard to dry erase too? I’m excited to see your bulletin boards come together and I might steal some of them. 😋

[@Thealaskanteacher]

Oh and I have that same math word wall resource and it’s amazing! You will not be disappointed.

[@malissac7966]

Try various magnets on the doors. Cheap magnets, like the ones from The Dollar Store are weak on any surface. Good luck with doors!

[@ashleywilson37]

most definitely you can do something welcoming the kiddos into first grade & at the end of the year do a board wishing them to second grade or a “family” board adding pictures you take throughout the year !

[@mckennaschenck]

The board behind your kidney table could be for small group in some way? Or something motivational to get the kids excited? Rainbow confetti would be cute too. I’ve done it with tissue paper and then stick them on the board. It can be a little tedious though. What’s your plan for the birthday boards? I think cupcakes with their names and dates would be cute with your theme!

[@isapardo69]

The room looks great!! Best of luck for your first year as a teacher 👩🏻‍🏫

[@puttingthemfirst]

Isa Pardo thank you!! 💙

[@samanthajasiak6950]

You will probably need that board behind your small group table for fundations materials there are a lot posters and they’re pretty large! Or you could use it for reading strategies.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Samantha Jasiak I’m going to display those on a flip easel as we use them- reading strategies however 😍😍

[@emmmerz123456789]

you could tape over the broken clock and make it into a smiley face or a cute sun or something! also can you do a video on your experience with VIPkid, Im super interested in it but their website is a little overwhelming.

[@puttingthemfirst]

emmmerz1999 I’m thinking of doing a catch-all VIPKid video next week while I won’t be in the room 😊

[@emmmerz123456789]

@@puttingthemfirst yay! I've been trying to look more into it and I think that would be super helpful!

[@morgdalina23]

just trying to think about where to put wow work, you could spread them out along the window panes so that it still lets light in and all the work is still together!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Morgan Abbott I’m worried I won’t like how this looks, and that we might not be able to see the work because of the backlighting. I’ll try it out before I knock the idea though! ❤️

[@cassaroll-80]

You can turn the clock on the word wall into something like a sun just to disguise it. Good luck;)

[@lynnkinsella9826]

Yay I’m so happy ur gonna do the student of the week I suggested

[@ashleyguthrie5059]

I can’t wait to see the finished bulletin boards! What blade setting do you use for cutting laminated card stock? I have always been too intimated to cut my bulletin board letters that way.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Ashley Guthrie I use the highest one!! Probably destroys the blade but oh well 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jenxbobaplaysroblox4475]

If you’re not going to put things in those cabinets that you painted you should put border around them

[@MckaylaHodges]

I also feel weird putting a class wishlist in the description of my video, but overall its all for the kids! I don't want to let my pride keep my kids from having all of the resources they could possibly have :) LOVE THESE! So proud of how your channel has grown

[@puttingthemfirst]

Mckayla Hodges Glad I’m not the only one! I’ll just silently leave it there- not ready to mention it boldly yet 🤷🏼‍♀️ Thank you for being so supportive, McKayla! Loving your setup.

[@MckaylaHodges]

@@puttingthemfirst of course sweet friend! So excited to see how your year goes! I'd love to connect with you!

[@sierradavis6443]

Love the math wall ❤️

[@puttingthemfirst]

Sierra Davis Thank you!!

[@chloesutton9537]

Omg! When you were talking about the horse fly people at the window were looking in your room!!😮😊

[@ccc919]

St he front bulletin board could be a focus wall or objectives board. It can be by week, month, or quarter. Posting learning goals/ I can statements.

[@AubreySmalls]

I'm still curious how the dry erase paint works when you write on it.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Mr. Smalls the Music Teacher SAME! Lol, I have to wait at least 3 days for the paint to cure before I can write on it 😊

[@meganozan2146]

Wow, I'm surprised your school let you paint the cabinets! My school doesn't let us!!

[@egtupper]

I was wondering if you could ask the custodian to remove the clock above your word wall to replace the battery to make it work. Or you could cover it with a design or 🌞 a sun or something...just suggestions. Love your energy and enthusiasm. I need to bottle that and drink a gallon after 33 years of teaching.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Estela Tupper Thank you for so many great ideas!! Congratulations on 33 years- that’s incredible 💗

[@ashleysuzanne9743]

You may need to use the board for reading. Vowel sounds, word families, vowel teams, etc. This is huge for first grade. I taught second grade last year and this is something they needed coming from first.

[@susanbeyer2383]

I am loving your videos! Very creative ideas! I also love how you can laugh at yourself....I laugh at myself all the time 🤣

[@puttingthemfirst]

Susan Beyer I swear I enjoy my own company way too much LOL

[@reneealexanderthechampteac3218]

I would definitely use that board up from for objectives!!!!!!

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

Since thats your guided reading area, I think you should put a sound wall. I noticed after my first year of teaching that my first graders would have benefited from that so I’m going to add it to my room this year. Hope that helps! Let me know if you need one and I can tell you the one I got from TpT 💕

[@puttingthemfirst]

Kira Turner Would this be similar to FUNdations? If I use any sound reference materials I think they have to match so the curriculum is most effective. I like this idea a lot though, I’ll look into it 😊❤️

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

Putting Them First not sure! But in my district things have to align with our curriculum as well. So maybe look at your phonics curriculum and see what sounds your firsties must know before second grade and you can make your own sound wall! But I’m positive across the board all firsties need sound practice because 1st grade is where the real reading practice happens! Keep me updated on what you end up doing on that board! The class is looking beautiful! Your first graders are going to LOVE it 💕

[@vivianbrock9443]

love this series!!!

[@kidscats3952]

Your room looks so nice. I know the doors were a big job, but it looks so much better. You may have curriculum charts for Reading that you are required to display. Some series come with those for each week. Some of the chalkboard space can be used for that if needed. I enjoy your narration as you work. Your sense of humor will be something your kids will enjoy too. 😃 You will see such growth this year. The kids really blossom in first grade. (Retired 1st grade teacher)

[@annahungerford5936]

The bulletin board by your teacher table could be a reading one! Focus wall or reading strategies for kids to use by your teacher table.

[@nakitav3090]

I'm thinking for your bulletin board you could make an attendance/lunch count/hall pass station. Since it is near the door kids could move their names when they come in to reflect what they are doing for lunch.

[@wendybeach1036]

You are loved.... all the time ;)

[@puttingthemfirst]

Wendy Beach thank you ❤️❤️

[@micheleruppert9576]

Love your channel!! Why don't you cover the clock and make the broken clock into something like a pretty flower?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Michele Ruppert I kind’ve just like the broken clock LOL

[@derajahtuckee2838]

She the teacher I would’ve loved to have 😭

[@puttingthemfirst]

Omg this comment made me so happy 💗 Thank you!

[@worldmeetjenn]

For the bulletin board up front I would suggest an objectives board. In my classroom I have one in the front of the room so that my students and anyone who walks into my classroom knows exactly what we are working on that month

[@puttingthemfirst]

Special EDventures YES! You’re right- I’m doing this on the board by my desk and accidentally edited I‎t out 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@worldmeetjenn]

Putting Them First oh that’s even better! ☺️

[@marenawenzlick7441]

Maybe on the cement wall above the library you could make your birthday wall there. Also you could just show off half the class wow work at a time. Maybe every 2 weeks or once a month switch it out. When school starts can you open your back door to bring in fresh air? If so they make a removable screenshot. You could place that up and it'll keep bug and animals out.

[@jenxbobaplaysroblox4475]

You could put a class rules on the bulletin board that you can’t find something to go on there

[@truediva47]

For that bulletin board you can do like MrsCallsCampers and have a memory bulletin board. She did it last year with the hexagons and envelopes to hold the memories.

[@kylahtiger312]

love your videos !! you remind me so much of my first grade teacher ,, and she was my favorite!! wish you the best ❤️❤️

[@puttingthemfirst]

Kylah Tiger Oh my goodness, thank you! ❤️

[@samanthathompson5885]

I’ve recently started watching your channel and I love your vibe! I’m still an elementary education student and I was wondering if you could do a video on tips for elementary education majors. I’m super excited and I’m ready to work hard but I would love some advice from already teachers 😊

[@jcarmashby66]

You are a Rock Star!

[@anysevermette]

Whohoo! Girl you are a machine! You should be so proud, that was a lot of work!!! Lol you had me laughing out loud as you were prepping that white board paint, especially when you rolled the roller to get the residue off lol I was thinking the same thing. I know KZbin is a lot of work and you will be super busy and tired but please keep us updated when you can. I thoroughly enjoyed your series. Can’t wait to see your boards and how you plan, you explain so well. Also my son asked what system you will use for « in and out » when kids go to the washroom? He suggested you should have something by the door for convenience lol. Enjoy your camping - you deserve a rest.

[@puttingthemfirst]

anysevermette LOL I’m glad I’m not the only one who had the instinct of just wiping i‎t on my clothes 😂😂 I will definitely keep y’all updated I’m having too much fun filming!

[@Lucky_kit6052]

My husband is making a teacher easel board using pvc pipes and using this video on how to paint it.

[@lizzremington520]

You could take the clock down and cover the hole with some decorations like the ones you used on the back bulletin board.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Lizz Remington .... I like my broken clock 😂

[@lizzyfangman1385]

You could do Classroom jobs on that front bulletin board. I do reading rotations on my promeathean board

[@fryler1]

Love you use of that math wall!

[@puttingthemfirst]

fryler1 can’t wait ‘til she’s finished!

[@cassaroll-80]

Maybe the front board could be a feature wall. Whatever you are deep diving into that week/month can be highlighted with main bullet points or facts. Looks great. Good luck;)

[@puttingthemfirst]

Cassi L. G. Thank you! 💗