Classroom Setup 2024: First day setting up my new classroom in the DARK!

[@teacherof20]

You got a lot done! I just did mine not too long ago and I always forget how daunting it is the first day when you have to unpack everything! Especially when moving classrooms. A youtube video certainly doesn't capture how overwhelming it is. We are all truly miracle workers for making our classrooms look the way they look on the first day of school!! 🤩💖

[@msrachelvincent]

Yes! When I was editing, I thought it's not as bad as I was feeling. I was so worried I wouldn't have any good clips to show because it was so overwhelming!

[@melaniefarrow7152]

So much covered storage! I love that you show more than you tell. It's going to be a great year. I've got you and poket ful if primary back in fourth. I'm going in tomorrow to start putting it together. I can see you are loving your new fan. When you moved table in front of window I shouted "Yes!"

[@msrachelvincent]

Yes I'm so lucky to have all that covered storage and I love having my table in front of the window! I hope your room is coming together for you!

[@msweir6643]

Rachel, I really enjoy your videos! Your advice is practical and helpful, and it's so valuable for new and experienced teachers to hear your thought process. I have 30 years of experience and I learn a lot from you. Thanks and please keep sharing!😊

[@msrachelvincent]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I share what I know hoping it's helpful and knowing it's what I wish someone had told me when I first started!

[@DaralynS]

Thanks! I’m in my second year at a new school site (teaching 15 years now) and I appreciate your videos and resources! You have helped me become better at organization.

[@msrachelvincent]

Yay! That makes my heart so happy to hear that what I put out there is helpful!

[@mrjlee4294]

That thang looks so good

[@msrachelvincent]

THANKS!

[@amberbrillhart4744]

YAY! So excited for this video! I teach 3rd grade. I love watching you, love hearing you talk through things logistically, you are not OVER the top, and you are REAL! Thank you for making my summers inspiring....because I do not have downtime to watch you throughout the year! haha

[@msrachelvincent]

I totally understand that! Glad I can be here for you during the summer months! 😂

[@Dede_5718]

have a great school year!

[@msrachelvincent]

Thanks so much!

[@mrs.helphrey335]

Things look so good!!!

[@msrachelvincent]

Thank you!

[@kimberlyabsher8056]

Growing pains in a new classroom are inevitable. It looks like you got a good start! I enjoyed the video. 😊

[@msrachelvincent]

Yes they are! Takes a little to get used to things.

[@lilygem33991]

I like the time lapses! Much better than the set up videos that don’t include them!

[@msrachelvincent]

Thanks! I always like showing versus telling when it comes to class setup.

[@allanarocque839]

I like looking at your videos because there isn't much fluff ... You know all the fanfare that in the less experience teachers videos. Decided to subscribe ❤❤❤

[@msrachelvincent]

Thanks! After 21 years, you realize what really matters when setting up a classroom!

[@michellemp1626]

You rocked it!! Your teacher planner is cute! Would you be open to creating a planner flip through. I think those videos are so fun and helpful. 🙂

[@msrachelvincent]

Thanks! It's actually just a blank notebook that I use each year for classroom set up.

[@michellemp1626]

@msrachelvincent oh yes, I remember you talking about your set up notebook.

[@ashleyperrigan7718]

Can the broom hang inside the other door of your cabinet without the mirror?

[@msrachelvincent]

The shelves were in the way. I ended up hanging it on the outside of the cabinet.

[@djthereplay]

Well Rachel, I hope that they fix the light switch situation soon. They would have to be #idiots to leave one of their teachers and their students in a classroom with no working lights. By the way, way to go with the time lapses. - Dwight

[@msrachelvincent]

Yes, I got light on the 3rd day of setup! They wired it wrong! 😂 Time lapses were all I had in me this year.

[@djthereplay]

@@msrachelvincent #Amen Good.