CLASSROOM SETUP! - Day 8

[@KNw4413]

I want to see a back to school outfits vlog! What do you wear as a teacher to school that is cute but still comfy! I’m a sped para and I spend most of my day sitting on the floor so comfort is a must!

[@dreamtraveldisney]

I will be sad when these videos are over! I love seeing the room come together!

[@AmandaTeaches]

SAME!

[@lilyneumann7118]

you can put the cord underneath the the carpet in front of the door so the kids won’t trip

[@laurabaerg5352]

Clicked right away when I saw this pop up! Love this series!! Looks so good!

[@xchurricane]

I always look forward to this series each year! I would love to see a back-to-school morning routine!

[@poamen7175]

I have those growth mindset posters up in my classroom and we love them! I use them with my high school biology and chemistry students and I do the growth mindset scenarios station activity first week of school and hope the students reflect on these as they venture through those challenging senior science years. I try to refer to them when I hear those statements through the tough lessons.

[@KeaLynn]

It's coming together so well! It's so cool to see the progress. Your hair looks so stunning by the way:)

[@IzzySizemore]

I'm only a senior in high school and I don't even want to become a teacher, but these videos are just so much fun to watch! I did a little marathon of your teaching vlogs from last year and I can't wait to see how 6th grade treats you!!

[@Javacado70]

"I think about things for hours and hours and when I get in here I just play" 😂😂

[@unicornfab5666]

Your classroom is turning out awesome I like the colors green and blue

[@viridiannagarcia7012]

I'm a senior in high school and I've always wanted to be a teacher! This is truly an inspiration and it's amazing to see your room cone together

[@mememom2616]

I’m a freshman in high school and these types of videos really increase my interest in becoming an elementary teacher. Sending my best wishes and love!!

[@TylerBrown-is6hy]

I’d love to see your top supplies you enjoy using, what you do on stressful days, setting up classroom management, sub prep, and your wardrobe essentials. I love watching your videos and they’ve been taking away a bit of the stress I’ve been having when I start thinking about how another year and this will become my life after I graduate from college. Thank you so much for what you do and I love ya!!

[@gaellegoutain1286]

I would love to see what you do during homeroom and how you organize your transitions from one subject to the other. I teach French for 6th to 8th, but I might also have one history class + geography.

[@ruthiebuskirk3925]

As a future educator I have loved watching you put together your classroom! You’ve given me so many ideas and whenever I watch these videos it gets me very excited to have my own classroom! I can’t wait to continue watching!

[@jaimebh30]

The classroom is looking great, and the desks look like they are in a good layout. I completely understand the need for piles. I would like to see meal prep videos and breakfast and dinner ideas. The video was good entertainment while I eat the best homemade spaghetti.

[@coachjnwalker]

You could always use your extra crates as crate seats!! The students would love them! And it could go in the area you wanted to have extra seating!! Also, I’m obsessed with your videos! You’re such a sweetheart! I love getting ideas from you as I am an aspiring educator! ❤️😘

[@oliviat2388]

You should think about making the 30th spot a cool down spot. It can include stress relieving tools and an area for the student to just relax. I have 2 spots like this in my classroom with a fun little sign and the students really benefit from being able to seclude them self. I put a wiggle chair in those spots too. If your students are responsible enough the spot and student using the spot shouldn’t be looked down on. In my classroom it is enough of a routine by now that they know that they can go to one of the spots whenever they need and sometimes I escort them to it. Just a thought :-)

[@roxieq5685]

Back to school meal prep and clothes haul! I love watching those kind of videos for inspiration!!

[@sideteacherfamily6660]

I appreciate these videos so much! I feel you on the desk and seating arrangements...it’s an ever changing process.

[@tidyteacher662]

Yay! I am so enjoying these vlogs😊 Hope you get some time to relax before the new school year starts xx

[@cheyennebruyns9996]

I love watching teacher lookbooks!

[@avalepore3713]

i love how the classroom is looking. it’s so nice

[@hollyelizabeth8118]

It looks amazing so far goodluck I am going into 7th grade and I wish I had you as a teacher you have inspired me to become a teacher

[@Morgan-dw9zf]

I am 11 and in six grade I love watching teachers as well and see how much they are putting in to make us have an enjoyable school year I want to be a teacher when I grow up and I already have a bunch of stuff because I turned my room in to a school room and I love watching youwatching you

[@rebeccanunemaker653]

I’ve commented before but you’re giving me so many ideas for my classroom. You made this classroom go from drab to fab!!

[@milaneichler5680]

I would love to see a teacher's back to school shopping for supplies! For example, what you get for yourself to prepare you for the upcoming year

[@ashleyhw4388]

The classroom rules with songs idea is really cool!

[@erinsarver7947]

Thank you for your fun videos! I was fifth-grade departmentalized for the first time last year and I was also worried about a few students’ backs to the front of the room. I was also used to one class all day. But as the year went on, I realized that there is more student talk then teacher talk in the higher grades especially in blocks. For me, I found it more necessary to have them in groups for teamwork and discussion rather then they face the front. I didn’t always teach from the front. I walked around, I taught from different locations in the room. Sometimes I invited those to join me on the floor up front with clipboards if I was giving whole group instruction. And quite honestly 70% of the class time was spent in group collaborations. If it was me, I’d group them together to save space and facilitate student discourse. I hope you find your ideal setup!

[@jennoel9113]

Love your videos! I have had the dreaded triangle desks for 5 years. I might have a solution for you! I have used every combo possible and I find groups of 4 are the only things that prevent the "desk slide." You'll learn what I'm talking about after school starts. Try moving your desks so the middle line faces your main instructional area. So some desks are more of an X than a cross. I hope that makes sense. It also helps to keep student chairs from touching.

[@Mercedes-qn4dl]

I would love to see a teacher supply hall, back to school clothing hall, & your transitions between classes. I love you and your videos soooo much! You just make my day!

[@zoeayton3924]

Loving your classroom set up videos! I teach in England and it’s so interesting to see how teachers prepare in different countries. Video ideas : lunch inspiration, work out/exercise motivation, what an average week looks like, morning/maths meetings preparation and what they look like, things you’ve learnt since starting teaching, strong behaviour management routines/routines that work well in your experience

[@oliviat2388]

I love your classroom you keep very clean but also warm and homey!!! I would love to be in your class. Your so friendly keep up the good work!!!

[@Limbaugh101]

I use the crate system for turning in as well and love it! One tip is to have students turn in their work vertical instead of horizontal so that all you have to do is push the files together and pick up the papers. That way they are in alphabetical order too! It worked really well for me as a fifth grade teacher and it was easy to see who didn’t turn something in. Hope this helps!

[@shayhoweth9977]

Five groups of 4 two groups of 3 and two groups of 2 set up how I have it below may work out for the desk problem 4 4 4 3 4 3 2 4 2

[@cathyhelmuth823]

I love all your windows and natural lighting!

[@krystalfrench2921]

Your classroom is coming together great!! I would love to see a teacher clothing haul, those are always my fav :)

[@Nat-gh4we]

Hi there! 1st year teacher here! Your tips are sooo helpful and I’ve loved watching you throughout the years!! I just wanted to say that I really loved how you changed the music you use while you fast forward footage, it’s a lot more calm and easy going!! Love it!!

[@steveanddonnanewton6554]

My dearest daughter, I am so very proud of you and am excited to continue watching you progress as a teacher. You simply amaze me with your work ethic and stamina. So creative, and smart!!! I love you ATWA!!! Daddy......

[@happyblackbird8]

I love the meal prep idea. Also,week of outfits and how 6th compared to 3rd, of course!

[@JoJo-ul4qs]

Make sure to check the weight limit on the command hooks since you mentioned you are going to put a lot of paper work in them.

[@shiranda]

Absolutely love your videos!! So down to earth.

[@margaretrudd3759]

I love the turn in basket idea! I think itll work great!

[@elizabethrodda1977]

I love your room. I used to not like lime green but I love it with the blue.

[@ayeshah6554]

You can portable outlets before you put them on the wall charge them. A full charge will go for 2-3 days at the end of the days you can take them off the wall charge it and on the morning stick it back on. The stickyness on the back doesnt go until 6 months. Hope this helps.

[@mwcmwc8768]

Everyone is different, but I love some open space both on the floor and on the walls. It opens up the room and helps things feel less cluttered.

[@nikkiclark4684]

Yes, the turn in baskets look way better on the counter. It was too much for me on top of the cubbies too. Haha! Loving your room.

[@sadieb2823]

I’ve had the same problem, kids backed turned to the board. I’m not sure if you have them available, I just had those spots have a wobble chair since they’re really easy to turn and face the board. Classroom is looking great!

[@blissfully_teaching2112]

Love the choose kind! Looks so good! Those desks are so tricky! I’ve been working in my classroom for two days and I totally need to declutter too.. this is motivation to declutter my class first! I also get teacher brain ... I map out everything and once I get there I just walk around not doing anything lol ugh too much to do too little time.

[@christinem9280]

Love how your classroom is turning out!Love it!♡Also I am going into 7th grade and I really love watching teacher setting up for the school year!!Its amazing!Love you classroom setups so much.

[@rachelduong3804]

29 6th graders?! Hokie Pete...you got this girl!! I'm teaching middle school too :)

[@AubreySmalls]

Yeah 29 is too many but we make it work.

[@KayPierce]

I had 31 last year for my first year teaching 6th grade.

[@rachelduong3804]

@@KayPierce Wow, what state do you teach in if you don't mind me asking?

[@AubreySmalls]

@@KayPierce If you survived that I don't see how it can't get any worse for you.

[@emilybyess5296]

29 sounds great! I teach three 6th grade classes and this year my largest is 36!

[@kyraannfranklin8772]

Ok I’m so stealing that rule game!!!! Thank you so much for being such a great teacher and you inspire me so much!

[@caitlinboycher8596]

With my 6th graders I have a turn in tray for every class that’s just stacked and one of the first people in the room just switch to the next tray. Papers they turn in go straight from that tray to another one for their class on my floor at the front of the room. Any time they are doing individual or group work I just grab the tray and start passing stuff out. It means I actually move around the room more and they can just ask a question as I come by. I don’t put grades on papers, I just check whatever is right and keep track of grades online where they can see immediate feedback. Sometimes I might have the early finishers for something silently go pass stuff back. This frees up my time sorting papers into crates and frees up space since I can just kick the trays under my desk if we are sitting in the floor to work( it’s a reward they get for working hard and staying at appropriate volume). My students all have supplies in one area and just go by row or group to get their stuff. I call for cleanup and by a couple of weeks I. They know that the floor should be spotless and materials looking great. They also know that desks must be straight and everyone seated. This is usually right before dismissal so these things must be done before I let them leave. I usually get a couple of more responsible students who lead the cleanup and sweep the floor and they get rewards. I make it very clear that going above and beyond in cleanup gets little candy treats or tickets for things like slime. They are responsible for keeping up with the neatness. I don’t hold back. One speck can keep them waiting for dismissal.

[@camiwilliams28]

Omgh I'm obsessed with those class rules

[@JMitch-rr5kh]

You are so funny with your piles, but I do almost the same thing. I grab a laundry basket or a box and I put everything in it so all my surfaces are clear and nice. I tackle the box after that and sort things to their places.

[@Wannabecrafting247]

Your classroom looks AMAZING!

[@millisagable9332]

Im so far in LOVE with your room!!!!

[@aynsleylohr550]

can’t wait to see your day in a life with six graders! 💗

[@KentuckyHandmadeCo]

Love your videos.......I am just starting my program (decided on a career change eek!!!) I’m hoping that my 40+ year old brain can retain all this info. I love your classroom set up!

[@AmandaTeaches]

I'm obsessed with your classroom! Those desks are amazing

[@TheLeAnder97]

I had those fake command hooks too. They are from dollar tree and didn’t hold anything. The rooms looks great!!

[@aliyahdarlinn]

The rules game is excellent! Going to use that idea. Thank you!

[@crumcake3]

I would like to see the different curriculum that is used...science experiments that you choose for the middle school grade... I enjoy your decor... I’m inspired to try burlap around my boarder for the school year at least one

[@DestinyShaelynn]

Your classroom is so cute! And so much room! My classroom is in a new building at our school and they are so small, but our class sizes aren't near as big so it works! I love your videos so much! I'm about to get to work on some stuff myself because watching you work has made me want to! ☺️

[@danadbrown91]

We have awkward desks as well. They are trapezoidal. I have had them in rows alternating like you had and they actually have done well with them like that. The kids actually have more room that way for me. (I teach 6th.)

[@sheila21870]

I love those growth mindset posters. I think you should hang some mini fans in the blank spaces on the cabinets with them. Your rules lesson with music will be awesome!!!

[@mialarose1786]

i love these videos so so much and your classroom is incredible!!!! i love the green and blue theme!!

[@sarahmaggard8541]

Your classroom is so cute, and I love the Cricut letters! In my room, I try not to worry if there are several open wall spaces because I’ll usually utilize those to display student work once the school year starts. I also try not to cover every single open wall space so it doesn’t overwhelm certain learners with too much busyness. Don’t be afraid to let wall spots be left open 😀

[@sarahlonging1911]

You will LOVE 6TH GRADE! They are hilarious! I moved up from K/1 a few years ago and it is amazing. They get so passionate about topics that you study and are so fun. Enjoy!!!

[@nikolew.7315]

You should put the white shiplap stuff on the cabinets with the 8 posters so it’ll all match better!!

[@ThatNewTeacher]

I love how intentional you are with every area in your room. Thanks so much for sharing and so sorry about your tripod!

[@rileynagy75]

Wow your classroom looks so so so amazing you really put your all into it and maybe when it becomes Christmas maybe you can do some Christmas videos and what you do for the holidays just a suggestion no pressure and love the colors it makes your room pop

[@laurenmccartney5190]

For the desks you should do them all in the groups of three like the ones by the window! then the three in the middle groups won’t have their backs to the board! Looks great so far!

[@EarlyEDventures]

I tried that in this video! Didn't fit.

[@AubreySmalls]

29 kids, that’s a lot. I’ve had about that many kindergarteners in one of my classes last year. It was like herding cats in the beginning but I’m sure you’ll be fine.

[@jonathangatter4920]

We have like 31 kids in our class and I'm in Grade 7

[@AubreySmalls]

I don't know how effective they want your teaching to be when you have that many students. When I had 30 in one of my kindergarten classes, sometimes it was just holding on for the 45 minutes.

[@MorenitaBonita19]

Herding cats lol 😂

[@AubreySmalls]

@@MorenitaBonita19 haha I've gotten pretty good at it and I do like my kindergarten classes.

[@AubreySmalls]

England huh. I guess it's different everywhere. What do you teach?

[@ep301]

Those desks you have to deal with are ATROCIOUS! I thought my classroom tables were bad! The fact that you have been trying for weeks now to figure out a configuration that will work is crazy.

[@briannaheard9280]

I just seen your announcement on instagram. Congratulations!!!!

[@christinaholcombe9591]

There’s two outlets on the on the left side wanna log your desk

[@teambeining]

I can’t wait to see your new science curriculum 🤓

[@Sunshine1986-d1e]

Looks great its all done pretty much def a classroom to me

[@danaevans4655]

I pile and chip away! Just finished pantry and kitchen yesterday. A waiting for my time back in my class.

[@dhines3804]

I'm getting nervous watching your video cause I have to start setting up my room soon! Your room is coming together though and looking great! Good luck with the new school, grade level! Looking forward to watching and seeing how your year unfolds.

[@thepurrfectpencil]

Omg love the music + rules combo! 😻

[@marlaynaflores8518]

Love your videos and inspiration!!! Have you tried using the Command “velcro” strips? They hold up really well on painted brick...also hot glue- lots and lots of hot glue! :)

[@cassandra-elena]

Get some relax time i hope you enjoy the next few days of summer and the new school year Im going to be a Junior in Highschool and idk i thought i would let you done . Maybe film a video where you show your classroom system and updates on how the room looks

[@taylorrenee3427]

I’ve watched tons of theses, i LOVE this one💕💕 I’m going into 8th grade and I want to be a teacher when I’m older and these types of videos make me even more wanting to be a teacher one day. 💕💕💕💕

[@talesofafifthgradeteacher7371]

Girl. I feel your pain. I have essentially the same desk. I have stayed and tried basically every arrangement possible, but they just take up so much room. The best is groups of 4 or I can usually do like 3 rows.They also know the rule is if you sit with your back to me during instruction you must be turned around facing me.

[@alyssacastillo3846]

I would love to see videos on lunch ideas and teacher outfit ideas!

[@michelleacker2118]

I would like to see a video after school starts on how the routine and layout works, changes that might need to be made.

[@megandebello5513]

Can you do a final classroom tour video?! I would love to know where you bought all of your decor such as borders, drawers, storage materials, academic posters (TPT or Oriental Trading), etc.! :)

[@mackenzierice8146]

My school has the same desks and the teachers put them into a U-shape and put the extra desks in the middle. Your classroom is amazing!!

[@ashleywienk]

I would love to see morning, after school, night, and weekend routine videos!

[@cancerrific]

I teach 6th grade too. 3 sections of Science, 1 of Math and 1 of STEAM. I've been 6th math/sci for 5 years. It's fun but a far cry from 3rd (which I also taught for a year). You will love it!

[@raychelodenthal85]

I love this classroom you did a great job love you

[@mariasibbio8844]

Hot glue on the cabinets... hmmm interesting idea!! I wanna do a little test on mine to see if it will peel right off

[@seemeplan]

Hopefully those command hooks hold up once you start putting stuff in!

[@shawnabrown2523]

You can turn those crates into crate seats for more flexible seating and you can put them on that wall with the blue bench

[@xxalexxxx4279]

The bud not buddy book and 5:40. I READ THAT LAST YEAR

[@emilyclark8772]

Leaving some empty space is ok! Some teachers would love just some blank spots in their room because it feels overwhelming. Don’t feel pressure to fill all of it in

[@christinasanchez8775]

Hi! I've loved watching your setup videos this year! Can you tell me where you got the bins that are in your Ikea 4-bin cubbies, the teal and blue ones?

[@ms.und3rst00d6]

I love your videos 💕💜 This room looks spacious and nicer