Classroom Setup | Unpacking my New Classroom | Day 1

[@LauraRose109]

I am amazed at the amount of storage you have! I have NO built in storage areas. I have two shelves for a library, one teacher cabinet, one textbook shelf, a teacher desk, a STEM rolling cart, and a few small Amazon shelves I bought to hold some indoor recess toys and student supplies. I am so jealous! 😊

[@genevieveprovencio262]

As a 30 yr experienced/ retired teacher you wore me out watching how much stuff you have 😮

[@crystaldawn9965]

People don't realize how much $$$ teachers spend out of pocket to establish a wonderful and stocked classroom. Looks great!!

[@Ladyterra19]

I love the organized mess! I have the same issue every school year too

[@ginell91]

Love all the help you got from your family!! And lol @ unpacking quickly.. I can’t keep my things boxed up for long either… Random but I HAVE to know, what camera are you using? Lol it’s so clear..

[@JustMe-wu2pz]

Totally OT, but I'm kind of in love with that astronaut ensemble. How cool is he?!?! And I get it, there are times when just getting boxes out of the area makes you able to function better, see what you need better, organize better, etc.

[@Thealaskanteacher]

I’m loving the layout! And your car is gorgeous.

[@amandahackbarth6203]

Looks great! The struggle is real organizing materials into a new classroom! You are doing an amazing job! Can't wait for your new video.

[@teacherof20]

I know it!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Thank you so much! It’s been a work of love and I’m not even done yet! Hoping to start decorating very soon!

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Amazon wish list and lakeshore extra supplies

[@courtneyschuetz1564]

All the love sent to you Bridget! I related so much to this video! I resigned from a teaching position after 8 years at a school I loved! The feeling of being undervalued weighs heavy and ultimately made my decision for me. Best of luck for an amazing school year!

[@Stevo_Drums]

I’m still trying to set up for students this Wednesday 🤞🏼 I want to wish you all the best in your new classroom. You’re amazing, and your new school is lucky to have you! ❤️

[@alysonserenastone2917]

I always feel so overwhelmed when I move into a new classroom. This will be my fifth year in my current and I keep waiting to be moved. It's the longest I've ever been in one space.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I completely agree! I was at my last school for 6 years. Luckily, I had already started clearing things and reorganizing various closets. If my classroom was in the shape it had been 3 years ago, I would have been in trouble 😳

[@cassandrareed445]

Have a year. Thank you for sharing your journey .

[@bettyspaghetti4803]

Shallow cabinets are the pits!! I’m so glad to see that you have a new place!!!

[@erinirving3504]

Storing books is a problem for sure. I feel like my classroom library is always overflowing, which is a great problem to have!

[@Godisamazing7]

You have so much! I taught high school so I didn't have so much. I'm glad you have what you need. We're all different!

[@amandawilkins8403]

Bridget, your classroom is really coming together! You have already organized a lot of materials and you fit the bins nicely into and on top of the cabinets. I agree that it's nice to get the boxes of books unpacked to set up the classroom library...it just makes the room feel like home. Anyway, I wish you the best as you continue setting up your room for the new school year!

[@teacherof20]

So true 💕

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Thank you! I knew that I had a lot of books but when you have it packed away for three months, it is very easy to forget what all I have. Once I have it all unpacked I’ll have to spend a day really sorting through and making the best use of the space. Hope you are doing well! 😊

[@ChristyatNepenthe]

I'm teaching 4th and 5th Grade Calkins curriculum this year. I moved from high school seniors! I'd love to see how you teach Calkins. So far, I'm not a huge fan of what I've been reading. LOL

[@victoriaLL345]

Always a pleasure! Have fun decorating and inspiring a new classroom.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Yes! I can’t wait. I’ve been saving tons of ideas. 😅

[@learnwithlynda8918]

Thank you for sharing the journey of setting up a new classroom - I so appreciate this "behind the scenes" series.

[@ClaudiaSanchez-1991]

I love your classroom and you are making great progress!!! Good luck this year!!!

[@kaitEBee]

It's looking so good!

[@esme2812]

I love your energy! ✨✨ And your hat! Not sure if you're located in Texas but I'm watching from the outskirts of Austin 🤠

[@kathymarquez8794]

Im 20 years old and my goal is to become a teacher, watching your videos keeps me motivated when things get stressful 😌

[@outaview]

Your classroom looks amazing. Great job.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Thank you so much! I am very happy with the progress. I can’t wait to have everything in its home 👏🏼

[@desireedriscoll9337]

I'm moving to 4th grade next school year. I have taught 1st grade and RTI previously. What books (series, picture books,etc) do your students like? I have been going through my classroom books to see which ones would work for 4th grade. I would love recommendations!

[@trevorrogers2000]

0:41 Love your Wonder Women Lanyard!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

It’s my favorite from when I taught kindergarten.

[@mary-ashleythies1677]

So excited for you!! The classroom is beautiful, and so are you!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Awww… thank you so much! ❤️

[@savagegrant98]

I love it can’t wait to see it all come to life!!

[@savagegrant98]

Your boys have gotten so big!!

[@kristinkemmerer7433]

Nice progress!!!

[@primaryprocedures2289]

Best adventures at your new school. I’m excited for you. I’ve been following your journey forever 😊

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Thank you! I so appreciate your support ❤️

[@georgejones2891]

Hey Bridget, really interested if your allowed to paper over the cinder block wall? I know I’m not allowed in my school so I’m interested.

[@wheresmyunderwear]

Your classroom is already looking good! It’s a big job and I know it can be overwhelming but you’re staying positive and rocking it!❤️

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Thank you so much! I am very happy with the progress.

[@teacherof20]

Lookslike you’ve got some great helpers! 🤗

[@BridgingLiteracy]

😂 I do! 🤠👨‍🚀

[@marykategajadhar8384]

I have ZERO built in storage. I WISH I had all those cabinets! And I don’t have any bookshelves either

[@ryancoates2879]

Your classroom looks AMAZING! You have done such an awesome job so far. I was just wondering, the storage containers your have at 7:32 in yourcupboard right down the bottom that are clear; do you know what these are called? I have been looking everywhere.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

The long clear co trainers are scrapbook co trainers from Michael’s and the ones with the gray kids are shoebox containers. I got those from Target.

[@markmccormick4461]

what Kind of Mini van do you have

[@buckeye460]

Your boys are so grown up!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I know!! It’s wild how fast time flies.

[@raquelcastro7241]

Hi Briget 🌄 👋, I have been watching you since you were a Kindergarten teacher, and all your family vacations. I cannot believe your youngest son is so big! Like I tell my students, "I finished growing, now it's your turn". I have seen your wonderful progress and it has always made me smile as a teacher as an aunt and as a fellow fur parent. Your doing great with the way your organizing your new space. I am so looking forward to your new "adventure " in life. I wish you all the best and I'll be watching for as long as your videos 📹 are up and about. Warm thoughts I send your way Raquel 🙋🏻‍♀️🙊🙉🙈🌬🌄🏫🧘🏻‍♀️📚📖📙📘📗📕📒💕💕

[@teacherof20]

I love that saying

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Raquel, thank you so much for the lovely message. I completely agree, my boys have grown up so fast! While I would love to keep them little forever, I do enjoy this age that they are in right now. Thank you for your positive words. All the best! ❤️

[@toyshiajohnson8604]

Changed districts this year and this will be my 3rd unpacking in 4 years 🤣 so I understand 😭 not looking forward to next week due to unpacking again 🥰

[@carolynmiles2067]

In your last classroom you took the doors off, would that be possible?????

[@silviathomas3224]

Hi i have just recently begun to watch your videos. I am an early years teacher in Queensland Australia. I have just moved from working in long day care to a school. I was wondering in the US/ Cananda if the schools provide any resources. I am just looking at all your personal resources and wonder what the schools actually fund. Here in Australia schools are usually funded by the state governments. While teachers do buy some things I dont really think it is on the same scale as what I am seeing on the platform of you-tube. Thanks

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Hello, this is a question that I get asked quite often. Depending on the school and funds available (every school receives different funds based on the state, taxes, and the level of needs for the student.. for example title 1 schools) they will provide some materials. However, many of the things you see in my videos are materials that I have purchased with my own money. Schools will but the basic resources for instruction purposes based on the curriculum they follow but everything else is up to us.

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Are you doing other classroom video

[@Abc123gal]

What are some things/resources that you plan to use the first week or two of school?

[@Kingtayboii]

What grade do you teach?

[@lesleycarmichael6422]

I love it! Everything is coming together beautifully!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Awww, thank you my friend! 👏🏼

[@travgames0113]

Bridget, I'm surprised you didn't bring Michelle to your classroom to help you organize.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I did get to see her classroom! But we were way too busy prepping for the TOP Teacher PD Live Event to spend time organizing 😳😂

[@BridgingLiteracy]

🤣 she did come into my classroom for a bit while she was here but we were so busy with the event…. Trust me, I would have put her to work 🤣

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Are you doing other classroom

[@Bethsbeautydiary]

I just got a new teaching job too! But I got hired last week and school starts this week so I might have 1 day to get my classroom ready before the first day 😱😖😅

[@laflipflopfan]

Congratulations!!! Don’t worry. You can do it and I always rearrange things a few times in the first month!

[@Bethsbeautydiary]

@@laflipflopfan thank you for the encouragement I appreciate it! 💕

[@spotdot27]

oh my goodness! when did ian become a mini man! he’s so grown up!

[@jrock1030]

I thought she just had a podcast where she mentioned that she quit teaching

[@markmccormick4461]

how old is Blaine Now he is growing up fast

[@markmccormick4461]

how old is Blaine now

[@alexisrrobinson220]

Yay!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

😊

[@AlexandraMW1992]

Your son has gotten so big I remember him so little not anymore

[@chrisoulalakkas7401]

Work on yourself, for yourself.

[@lifelovejourney]

We all spend way too much of our own money on our classrooms.