CLASSROOM SETUP! - Day 1

[@JessJeans]

Girl next year just rent a uHall van and make one trip, its like $20. 10/10 worth it!

[@OnlyInBazzlesWorld]

Jess Jeans I’ll be doing that in two days. I am beyond excited

[@mackal1sc1ous]

My thoughts exactly!

[@tyresha1573]

that is what I was sayin

[@allyw546]

It very much is

[@emilyclaire995]

Measure the length you need to plug your audio into the computer and buy a LONG cord-that way you can keep your desk area in the spot you like!! You can take the cord tight against the wall/baseboard too so it won’t get in the way. I had to do that for my internet plug!

[@mackal1sc1ous]

Emily Claire this is exactly what I would do too!

[@raylayaaaa]

You know it’s almost that time to go back when your favorite youtube teacher starts uploading set up vlogs 😁

[@-emmaf3402]

Raylaya Albert I literally broke up from school today and found this video in my recommended 😂🤷‍♀️

[@audacityofagay]

Your classroom looks huge! I agree that facing the windows to teach feels different, plus depending on which way your room faces you could have morning/afternoon sun to contend with. Depending on the type, you might be able to run a 50'+ cord from the audio box along the outlet enclosure to where you want your desk! That could potentially be expensive though. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[@FlightDeckWeatherTower]

That's what I was going to suggest looking into. I'm not sure if the school would be a good resource or not, but it wouldn't hurt to ask the school if there's an extra one you can use before buying the correct length needed.

[@Amelia-hp5ue]

I absolutely love that you mostly just use greens, blues, and white!! It makes it so simple and beautiful and it doesn't look crazy!! I feel like a lot of people use rainbow which is just toooooo much going on! But i am a total fan of the teal and green!!!

[@felishapittman2778]

You are blessed to have someone help you. I changed schools and had no help. I can't wait to see the finished product. 😚

[@meaghangregory6364]

Felisha Pittman Yes! I moved schools last year and had to do EVERYTHING on my own! It was not fun!

[@kaydey0227]

So funny, not a teacher but stumbled across your set up series last year and just started to follow along. Here we are a year later:)

[@jenniferfreytag7632]

kaydey0227 I don’t teach either. My mother taught for almost 40 years. I follow her journey along with several other teacher vlogs.❤️

[@brianajayde2648]

As a first year teacher, it is SO refreshing knowing that I’m not the only one who gets super overwhelmed when setting up my classroom! A lot of classroom set up videos I watch just make it seem like so much fun (which it is), but they don’t really show some of the “real” moments... so thank you for this!

[@ebbyeb356]

I'm in the same boat. There's so many ideas I cant figure which one to do. I'll be teaching Kindergarten and 1st. Very nervous and excited at the same time.

[@heatherwestover2744]

Thanks for the reminder that it’s okay to feel overwhelmed and it will all come together. Even a veteran teacher needs the reminder.

[@ashleyrose4069]

Just a thought. If you have to move your desk over by the audio box maybe you can use the built in book shelf area as your reading nook. Can’t wait to see the rest of your classroom set up!

[@godzchyld08]

I love seeing your thought and organization process in your set up vlogs. Keep being yourself! You bring something unique to the teacher social media world ❤️.

[@christianglamour]

SO excited for this series!! I am a first year teacher who will be teaching 5th grade ELA and Social Studies!! I will also be doing a green and blue theme - thanks for the inspiration :)

[@kirstieeb7]

I have a Bluetooth speaker bar in my classroom! Vizio works great! Have my mounted right under my smart board!

[@sasqueen19]

I just graduated this past May and will be starting my first year of teaching in August! Classroom set up has me feeling all types of anxious this summer, but I’m so excited to see your classroom unfold and learn so much from you through this series!!

[@mause9999]

Love you! You're one of the people that calm my nerves when I'm thinking about becoming a teacher.

[@Belushi87]

you'll work your magic and make it work. a new classroom is a like a blank canvas, you can do whatever you want and make it your own.

[@celinamartinez519]

Teachers do so much!! I’m not a teacher but I love supporting the teachers in any way I can ❤️ my oldest is entering 6th grade 🎉

[@Kristina-xd4ew]

You could always keep the desk there and get a little table next to the box and put your computer on that

[@chloereynolds594]

Kristina LaRoque I also said that😂

[@evequinterosvargas3296]

Love all of the natural lighting! You got this girl! Bless your mom for helping. Cant wait to see how you settle in and set-up this year. Its my 4th year setting up and its never easy but it gets done. Cheers to 2019-20🦋

[@jessicasands2770]

I cannot wait to see how it all turns out!

[@namaswi4252]

i’m not a teacher nor am i planning on becoming one but i’ve been watching since the last classroom setup and i am super pumped to see how it turns out this year

[@RachaelLyn]

I can't believe it's back to school time already! I'm keeping summer as long as I can!

[@charlotte31415]

Last year was my first year teaching and I was a traveling teacher (no classroom) because I was teaching French. This year I'll be teaching my own class (grade 4) and French, and I have two classrooms! So I'll definitely be following this series to get some ideas for setting up my classrooms this year.

[@katiem7161]

I have been teaching for 11 years and this year moved from only ever teaching Year 5,6,7 down to Year 3. (Being in Australia my year started in Jan). I had the same feeling of overwhelm particularly as the resource book and games i had gathered weren't going to work for Year 3 but one thing I realised was that a lot of supplies I had were still so relevant, just used in different ways. I used dice, counters, number tiles, hundreds boards/place value cards (just enxtended versions in year 3) in both year levels. (MAB blocks were also good for differentiation). I also used scrabble tiles and letter prompts in Year 6. One resource i found invalueable was a vocab book (like a thesaurus - although i ended up doing up mt own one from a range of resources) that they cinstantly referred to in English. Be encouraged - if you have good pedagodgy and build relatjonships with your students, then your class will learn. The resources will be developed over time.

[@allil6873]

I’m also doing my 3rd classroom in a row this year!! I feel ya, and appreciate your honesty.

[@LydiaVlogs12]

I would do blue tooth speakers and then that way you wouldn’t have to deal with plugs in your way in my opinion. I could see how the lighting would be a problem while teaching kids. You could buy curtains for the windows so it’s not as bright. I also like how you thought of the layout idea. The thing to do is get some paper and draw your classroom then figure out where to put things kind of like a blueprint for building a house. I’m thinking about being a daycare or preschool teacher or maybe even a kindergarten teacher but kindergarten you would have to do grades. I really love working with little kids and I just feel like a magnet when I’m around little kids:-) I love your classroom a lot:-)

[@eegedert]

You will use the base 10 blocks in math. They can be used to help teach algebra and are referred to as algeblocks. The unit cubes represent the constant, the 10 sticks represent x, and the 100 flats represent x-squared.

[@Strictlymornings]

I can’t wait to get back to my classroom. Very motivated video👍🏾

[@ashleyshappynook]

I’m so stoked to start my journey! I will start teaching next month! And all you Teacher tubers have inspired me to start my own YT channel to document my first year! Can’t wait to see how you transition to 6th grade!

[@justicehoffman5049]

This is so exciting! I just got my first teaching job and I have to wait until July 22nd to get into my room!

[@aflinl2336]

Congratulations! I just got my 1st one too...3rd grade Math and Science. I'm excited, nervous, and anxious all at the same time. I will be able to get in my class Monday morning.

[@EarlyEDventures]

Congratulations!

[@Haileyb613]

I’m on year out from my first classroom and sooooo excited by this part but also totally overwhelmed thinking about everything there is to do! Love this series and I’m looking forward to what you do with the new space!

[@abbey.mierzejewski]

I’m 16 years old and still I’m high school but I’m seriously obsessed with these videos and love watching them everyday!!! I want to be a teacher when I graduate

[@ElementaryInTheMitten]

Always LOVE your classroom set up videos! Can’t wait to see more! 😍

[@ixsarahxi]

Thank you so much for showing each step. I’m starting my first year in a couple weeks and I’m so nervous and overwhelmed.

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

I’m so excited to seeyour set up! Last year was my first year and I had NO time to prepare. This year I feel much better and ready to setup my room. I can’t wait to do my own set up series! I loved watching yours last year, so stoked to see how you put this one together! 💜🤗

[@Mikkixox9]

NO! It's too early!! We only got off 2 weeks ago, I'm not ready for back to school videos alread (though I do enjoy them).

[@JRENT209]

I moved schools this year but stayed in the same grade level and the move and set up was super overwhelming. I just had to tell myself that it will get done! I just forgot how much there is to do to get ready for the school year. I still have so much to do and we have three weeks til school starts so my summer is practically over lol

[@hannonse]

I feel you. I’m moving from 3rd to 5th and I just keep looking at my binders full of activities and task cards and games and think “but those don’t work for 5th grade” 😩

[@JUSTMOMIT]

I found your channel right about the same time I was hired on as a para. I’m so excited to watch your process and see where I can help my teacher!!!

[@minibear1221]

I have those dumb flower desks, and they are the bane of my existence. I can't stand the groups of 4, particularly because we put 2 kids to a desk, so there's 8 of them in a group, which leads to too much talking. My kids this year prefer either the desks individually, so just 2 kids at each, or we make snakes with them of various lengths. My favourite is just 2 desks together, with 4 kids at the group facing each other. But there are lots of things you can do other than the big flower, it just requires some maneuvering!

[@JamieB2357]

Been looking forward to these videos and can’t wait to watch you put your classroom together😊

[@GNightFrost]

I always have my desk on the side of the classroom and a mini desk and and chair that is next to the plug ins for the board and audio and move my laptop when i need to plug in.

[@emilysolomon5977]

I’m a first year 6th grade teacher! Excited to follow along with you

[@JillianFlodstrom]

I can’t wait for the upcoming fifteen videos 😉 you got this girl, your room is gonna be even more amazing than it was last year!

[@amberharrell4479]

Can't wait to see it all come together! You might consider laying a bookcase on its side to create more counter space. I have done that in my room. I was still able to store my math tubs in the bookcase while creating a counter top for other things. Just a thought.

[@chelsyealyssa]

I can’t wait to see your finished classroom!! I love your channel, and it’ll be awesome to see your new space come together. You’re hands down my favorite teacher youtuber 👩🏻‍🏫💗

[@ruthvalles3080]

Lots of work girl!! Take it easy. Your are doing great 😊👍👍

[@sofiaherrero267]

So excited for this series!!! 💕 I’m switching schools this year as well, and it’s super overwhelming

[@ms.coleinfirst2467]

You’re so lucky you already can get into your classroom! I can’t go back until August 8th and I’m itching to start decorating! I am pretty lucky though because I’m staying in the same room and same grade level as last year so I got to keep everything in my room and I’m not changing the layout of the furniture really. So I honestly don’t have that much to do.

[@mcraven2]

I had the same problem with my class because the computer has to go in the front next to the Smartboard and I did not want my desk there. So, I got a cheap table from IKEA that was maybe $25 (it is the one that sells the tabletop and legs separately), and I use that for my computer. When I am teaching a whole group lesson, I teach from that computer desk/Smartboard area. Then, I put my desk in the area that I wanted it to go without worrying about the computer. And the table is great because it isn't too wide so it doesn't take up too much space in the front of my room!

[@caileyhowser1340]

So exciting! Hopefully your fourth year will not involve setting up a classroom again. You're amazing!!

[@FINDINGMYWAYINFIRST]

Knowing you feel this way makes me feel so much better. I'm going into my first year of teaching and I feel like it's taking forever to set up my room.

[@OnlyInBazzlesWorld]

Wait. Where did you get those green chairs? I love them

[@noellemarie2045]

In one short year I will be setting up my own classroom. Love watching these types of videos for inspiration!

[@melodys7]

I use a lot of short bookcases or lateral file cabinets to creat counter space. It would work really well under the windows.

[@corinneslay7538]

I had those desks and trust me, they can be singular, in groups of 2,3,4,5 ive seen 8. You can do anything you want with those desks.

[@EarlyEDventures]

This has proven to be untrue in my case hahah they are so hard!!!

[@corinneslay7538]

@@EarlyEDventures use the edges to your advantage and they dont have to line up it just looks better when they do

[@jocelyne2634]

I’ve been waiting for these videos to begin! 😊

[@niyahboolove3374]

Yay..I am soooo happy i love the setup videos their awesome

[@justynabaranowska9935]

Super excited for this series this year !!! cant wait to see how it turns out :)

[@OnlyInBazzlesWorld]

Justyna me too!!!

[@beccaford95]

My kinder classroom next year will have very LITTLE counter space! If you have any ideas for more storage, I would love to know!

[@morganmoxley2803]

This was so refreshing to see today! I just walked into my classroom today for my first year of teaching and it looked the same way. I had huge tables and I am trying to find my desks.. There are also tons of furniture in the room that are not mine.Just got to take it one day at a time:)

[@zoebenson1318]

Best series of the year PERIOD!!! I’m so excited to see what you do with this space!!!

[@mollywells7939]

Ahhh! I screamed when I saw you uploaded this! I have been waiting!

[@calebwhite4493]

I’m so excited! This is the first classroom set up that I’ve been apart of the early edventure’s family for❤️

[@EarlyEDventures]

Caleb White 🤗🤗

[@mrs.lessofamess9418]

Can you get an extension cord for your audio? Seems to be the cheapest option with the least hassle. Can‘t wait to set up my classroom this year! 😍

[@kristalnoel9103]

But then you have to hide the cord...

[@mrs.lessofamess9418]

Kae BaeBae I would run it along the corner between floor and wall and attach it with clear 3M hooks or so. That way it‘s hidden quite well. 😊

[@tiffanymcdermott1743]

I hadn't thought I missed any of your videos but I have been trying to go back to see where you got those green chairs!🤗 Could you post a link or talk about them in an upcoming video! 7th year teacher here & I know the overwhelmed feeling all too well...hang in there, you know it will get done....by the end of the school year😉.

[@EarlyEDventures]

Tiffany McDermott yes of course!! I have a post about them on my Instagram as well!

[@dylanbrown1484]

I'm so jealous! I am switching schools this year too, but my new school is doing construction and I won't get into my room until the first day with kids. I'm excited for the move, but the first week is going to be brutal!

[@alaysha_barnette1745]

I am still young and in school, but I do help a teacher every school day morning by grading and stuff! I am also going to help the teacher get her classroom ready this year!! I did it last year and it is soooooo fun!☺☺

[@biancazamudio5507]

That classroom is HUGE I love itttt

[@kristlepipgras6993]

The overwhelmed feeling is real for me right now. I'm getting things done but I still feel like I have a zillion things to do and not enough time.

[@addyedgar2935]

@earlyedventures have you looked into jbl Bluetooth speakers! They have great sound quality and are not huge to lug around. I would look into those maybe.

[@heatherabner]

Hmm do you have a laptop that you can't just take with you to a desk or table when audio needs to be played? Kind of a pain but might be cheaper?

[@stephaniesmith1815]

I'm never able to keep my desk by my audio hookups, so i use a podium, or you could get a small table to keep against the wall and just keep your computer there hooked up when teaching. You could also get a remote for your computer if you wanna teach from somewhere else

[@mya.5895]

When she said flower desks I got flash backs from 5th grade

[@Josephine-tv7th]

I’m 21 now but when I was going through elementary I love being right by the window to see outside it didn’t distract just made me calm down because I had anxiety when I went to a different elementary when i went into 4th grade

[@dreamtraveldisney]

Can not wait to see the transformation of your classroom!

[@ashleyhw4388]

Your room looks pretty big. I’m excited to see what you do with it.

[@the5crows375]

We have portable bluetooth speakers in our rooms (light up and comes with a mic). They are about 4 years old, so I couldn't find an exact pic. Sometimes we take the speaker outside during PE/recess so the kids can listen to music as long as it is hooked up to a phone or computer.

[@StephU87]

Your classroom looks SO similar to mine! I am forced to teach from a certain point in the room because of the audio setup and smart board. It irritates me! But there’s nothing I can do.

[@amyrich6780]

This video was no where near long enough but I know you are just getting started. 😜❤️

[@addisongeiser9791]

i’m only 13 but ever since 1st grade my dream is to be a elementary or middle school teacher and i look up to you so much🤩 i love watching your videos ecspecially these ones ❤️

[@emilyderwin1687]

OMG same and I’m only 14! 😘🤩

[@emilyderwin1687]

I’ve known since I was like 6 😂🙈♥️

[@Western5Girl]

Favorite time of the year! Can't wait for more videos like this one!

[@terrihamilton564]

Did you buy everything that you just moved, such as manipulatives, stools, furniture, etc.or did your old school let you have them? I love watching you get ready for the year.

[@OnlyInBazzlesWorld]

Terri Hamilton I believe that stuff belongs to her. My garage is worse. At least her home garage looks super organized

[@xoAnimeFreakrawr]

She bought it all. As teachers we invest a lot of our own money into our classroom.

[@EarlyEDventures]

Noooo I have inherited a LOT of stuff! I have bought some stuff and some companies have sent me some stuff.

[@siggiewi14]

Thank you so much for your blogs, they are so helpful...It's my first year teaching and I'm overwhelmed!! I only have 3 days to clean the classroom from the items that the other teacher left...& frankly it's filthy... Thank God I went on campus the last day of school for a quick sneak peek..Thanks again...(ps I bought the scotch laminator today. YEAH....)

[@pinkstonheather]

I am in day 5 of set up. It is finally starting to feel like a room.....but I still feel like a stranger in it if that makes sense.

[@EarlyEDventures]

absolutely! it takes TIME

[@TheMamaMoments]

hi! I teach middle school & am actually apart of the teacher tube life. It’s a big jump going from 3rd to 6th grade, i feel for you. Is there a subject you’re teaching this year or do you still have to teach all of them?

[@EarlyEDventures]

math and science!

[@NicoleneOReilly]

I bought a Bluetooth adapter for my classroom audio system. $20 on Amazon. Now I can take my laptop anywhere in the room.

[@kristalnoel9103]

That's what I'm looking into.

[@thecicerolife4310]

I'm so excited!!!

[@Whydtheyaddusernames]

I don’t know what you are using the speakers for... but I assume you are using them to play music,audio books, etc... I personally just suggest taking a quick trip to Walmart and find a speaker that can connect to your phone, maybe changes colors?, along with one that is very loud and can reach across the class room.

[@gremlingrove1130]

I think 6th grade is a good time to simplify things. You need all kinds of crap in the earlier grades but not so much as they get older so realizing the 3rd grade stuff you can't use might actually be an opportunity to find a new way to do things that's simpler.

[@aaronlanier]

Yaaay! I’m in love watching it! 😍 Love Ya! ❤️Aaron

[@emmainelementary2827]

YES i've been waiting for this video!! Can't wait for more!!!

[@emilystewart3049]

Love watching your videos. I’m going to be working at a different school so excited but not excited for taking down displays x

[@KNw4413]

Yaasssss!!! I love classroom setup vlogs!!!

[@Sarahs.HappyLife]

Ahhh! I'm so excited to see you setup your class! I started setting mine up in June, but we can't work in our rooms in July, so I am binge watching other teachers' setup videos. 😂

[@Thealaskanteacher]

I’ve never had built in speakers. I have regular old plug in speakers for my computer and a mini Bose Bluetooth for my apple products.

[@Thealaskanteacher]

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[@Thealaskanteacher]

www.bose.com/en_us/products/speakers_outlet/soundlink_mini_ii_special.html

[@chloereynolds594]

For the computer and the desk speaker situation have a little desk where the audio thing is. And your normal desk where you want it

[@FRanceBar]

I wish I could go to my school this summer ! I just go one week before :/ I could get things done before the beginning of the year and feel less anxious ! I really love your videos and will watch them all ! :)

[@theheymonster]

yep! i am so here for this!

[@evaguzman6149]

Ya yayay I am sooooo excited I have been waiting