DAY IN MY LIFE | Overdue Update... How's Kindergarten?!

[@puttingthemfirst]

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[@lailacauley]

I love how dedicated you are to your room and your students! You clearly love what your doing and that’s so admirable! I know I can speak for a lot of your subscribers when I say that we miss your weekly vlogs! Congratulations on Baby Kurtz! We miss you!

[@brookelynnenoel]

I just got a job as an interim (possibly permanent) kindergarten teacher. I am hopefully starting next week! I love how much you explain in your videos about centers and classwork! It's very helpful for new teachers!

[@Abigail_Kidimbu]

And how is it?

[@kimberlyk1502]

I’m not a teacher but my daughter started K this year. I just love your positive energy and enthusiasm for teaching ☺️ and love watching your videos! Teachers are literally angels and I’m so thankful for how much love and effort they put into their work. Can’t wait for your next video!!

[@isabelcunningham7992]

Yayayay. Our sunshine of a teacher is back! We missed you and love u so much. ❤❤❤❤

[@thrilledinthird7415]

So glad you're back! I've recently been watching some of your old content. You're always so positive and encouraging!

[@arieladzerigian707]

Yay! Thank you for bringing us along on your VERY productive Sunday. Your videos are always so motivating. You are positive and full of energy! I'm glad you're getting into the groove of kindergarten and enjoying your new school!

[@renafirmstone9245]

Glad your back! Love all your videos. Always come away with so many new ideas!!!! Hope you can do a video of a classroom tour of all the new stuff you’ve added throughout your classroom from the beginning of the year - noticed a lot of new things 😊 Thanks for sharing!!! Kindergarten is the best!❤️

[@happilyorganizedclassroom7899]

I have never been so happy to see this video!! I’ve been wondering how you’ve been (as you probably know since I sent you a message on Instagram) you’ve been missed ❤

[@jaslynbondoc2083]

Happy to see your video,, ❤❤ I'm a kindergarten teacher and this video really help me to organize my acts amazing!!!

[@postitsandpens]

Glad to see another video from you! I've been wondering how things were going - this is my third year in Kinder (I moved down from 2nd) and it was definitely an adjustment! Also, I stick a plastic student supply box underneath my laminator to hold that part up. Clearly it's a design flaw, as I don't think mine ever really stayed up!

[@hannahbrownell6269]

I love Natalie’s decodable lesson plans!!!

[@stephanie3xo]

So happy to see you vloging!! I would LOVE a video on how you structure your reading centers! ❤

[@emilybasconcillo121]

Hello!!!! Soo nice to see you and happy for a new vlog! 😍🥰😍

[@jennyaustin5927]

Thank you soooo much! You have inspired me to get organized in my classroom.. So glad you vlogged - I have missed you…

[@emilywalberg1389]

What do you do with early finishers? That is something I am struggling with in my kinder classroom.

[@alicia328]

This was the best suprise video!! I have been checking for a new video from you.

[@emoniedavis2113]

Hello. Can you explain more about the activities staying the same at centers and the cards changing?

[@amandagemeinhart2355]

This is so helpful as I’m going into my first year of teaching K. Thank you!!

[@ItsyourgirlslayBahdie]

In the back on the on the low shelf I have that clock in my classroom

[@renafirmstone9245]

Can you link all your tpt purchases from this vlog? Thanks so much! ❤

[@nikkiclark4684]

I love IXL. My kids take the MAP (NWEA) test. You can put their individual scores in, based off the test and it creates a skill plan for each student. I like that because it differentiates for each child. Has made a huge difference for my students through the years. Can’t suggest IXL enough! I teach 4th grade but assume you can do this for K as well.

[@angelapatzer9096]

Thanks for putting up a vlog! Very much enjoyed it. I live in a small town and love seeing my students and families when we are out and about 😁

[@pamferrell5231]

Your vlogs are always so joyful to watch.

[@JesseB38]

I've been wondering about you! I'm in Kinder too. I feel like there is not enough time in the day for everything. Yes, my laminator does the same thing and it's annoying! Keep up the good work and thanks for the update!

[@puttingthemfirst]

So true! I have been loving every minute... there just seems to not be enough minutes to love LOL you get it. SO close to Thanksgiving Break. You got this!

[@renafirmstone9245]

Hope all is well with you and kindergarten Miss seeing all your vlogs Hope to see you soon Take care ❤️

[@emmamc8402]

I loved watching this video and seeing your center ideas. I would love to hear more about your reading and math centers 😊

[@kristenwordinger8110]

I am I obsessed with those decodable readers. I teach K-2 Sped and the kiddos love it too!

[@dhenry2010]

SO happy to see this!!! I’ve missed your vlogs so much! When you get a chance, can you talk more about your student data?

[@marymccarthy2533]

Hope your observation went well! Owls are so so cute! 23 kindergartners 😲🙀. That’s a big class size! Glad you have an instructual assistant! 👍 Do all your kiddos know how to use the technology available? Have a great week! 👍

[@kathrynyee4183]

So glad you made a new VLOG. I have been teaching a long time and you always have such great ideas. Curious if you made the covers for the Jolly Phonic books? Also where do you get your sight word activities? Thanks for sharing any ideas.

[@tawniyateachesk]

Hi Lauren! Happy to see you are doing well and been enjoying finding your groove. The beg of the year is rough for all us teachers and Kinder is no joke. I was looking for the link for the Natalie Lynn stuff you were referring to, I found her on TpT but there’s so much there I don’t even know where to begin, interested in the differentiated center activities you mentioned.

[@lydiainman3620]

Hello Love your center ideas. Can you link the exact ones you use? Also, can you link the character Trait jars please. Thanks 😊

[@RaeleenxMarie]

I have a laminator in that style that I keep at home and it does that too. I always just put something under that flap part to hold it up 😂 but I bought one without the flap for the classroom.

[@SKuhn]

Missed you! You’re so positive and bubbly and I needed that after this last two weeks. It’s been rough we have been so short staffed as everyone has been getting Covid. I didn’t catch it but I got laryngitis and pneumonia but didn’t take any time off since we literally had no subs. We have had to spilt the classes and add them to ours.

[@eviemonty6687]

Good luck !

[@kristenlaughlin4510]

I always enjoy your vlogs. You are so positive and happy! Our school uses IXL as well. We do the diagnostic test so that it assigns the students on the skills they need to work on. It's been over 6 years sine I've taught kindergarten, so I remember all the planning and center making. Unfortunately, I don't get to do all those cute centers due to having 2 classes and just not enough time. Over Thanksgiving break, I'm going to try and figure out a way to incorporate them. It looks like Friday might be the only day that I can get stations/centers in. We shall see.

[@marisolmartin1329]

So glad that your school year is going well.

[@jennifermorse2803]

All your videos are very helpful! Thank you!

[@45roadbiker]

So happy you’ve gotten into the swing of the year and love your content! Even though I’m retired I tutor and love seeing what you are doing! Glad you’re okay and hope your observation and conferences went well!❤

[@cupcakie191]

Yay! Can you do a post or link all the resources you’re using, would love to use them too!!

[@TheTimeCrunchedTeacher]

Not sure if it’s the same laminator, but my tray goes one “step” higher. Mine looks like it comes out of the machine at a 45 degree angle instead of a 90 degree. Try looking down at the tray from the top and there should be some tracks on each side that allow you to lock it one step higher. And that’s the most I’ve ever written about a laminator in my entire career. 😆

[@btuller1772]

Was so excited to see your video pop up. I've been wondering how you were doing and knew you'd let us know when you were settled in. How is the sensory table from Ikea working out? Totally get being in the building by yourself uneasiness. Our building is old and likes to "groan". So freaky.

[@jamieh5208]

Lauren! So glad to see you on here! We all missed you!!

[@Sevenarrowsacademy]

Miss your vlogs!

[@kimberlydickison8890]

I just found your vlog! I really enjoyed it!

[@kaylynm4193]

I always enjoy your vlogs, and it’s good to hear how you are doing in kinder. Thanks for sharing about IXL. 😀😀

[@kyedric9780]

I miss your vlogs 🥺 I had coke cone rewatch old vlogs. I hope all is well.

[@phelangoble3841]

I usually put a stapler under the tray for the laminator so it won’t fall.

[@rkhan9506]

Hello! Thanks for sharing your teaching ideas. I’m just curious about the student-teacher ratio in your class. Do you have a full time or part time assistant teacher or a dedicated person to help you with teaching and supervision of students activities in class???

[@ccc919]

Hi. Great video! CAn you link where u got your word work centers from please?

[@suzannechristian3965]

Hi Lauren! Good to see you back!! Great video. May I ask what calendar you use? I caught a glimpse and it looks like Erin Condren, but I'm not sure. It's so bright and cheery!

[@kimscooterjamieson]

You have been MISSED!!! I seen it on my feed and couldn’t click on it fast enough. I’m so glad all is well and going well ❤. You are amazing. Thanks for sharing. We appreciate you. Much love from 6breakingloose in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@Ash06TSU]

Who did you use for your 1st grade center items? I have been looking for some good centers. Looking for differentiation in it just like the bundle you have.

[@branzfactor81]

You need to hook the paper tray on laminator in place. 😊

[@jilladelman-weis5249]

Such a great video! So glad you are still going to vlog :) Keep up the good work.

[@whitneyatkins2354]

Yay I was so glad to see that you posted a video and have to watch it!!

[@journeytocontentment2050]

Missed your videos! I’d love to see your station board and know how long your stations last. ❤

[@puttingthemfirst]

I use a slideshow! Each rotation is 12 minutes with 2 additional minutes between.

[@desktopadventures4031]

You’re doing so well! Now I totally want to go print and laminate some things for my five year old! 😅

[@victoriawolfe686]

Bwahahaha you showed the vowel teams card and I went, “wait what?” Out loud.

[@puttingthemfirst]

My reaction exactly!!

[@katekc100]

23 kids in your class 🫢 that’s so many.. we have 20 this year and it’s been tough. Luckily there are 3 adults in the room. Do you have a para in your room? I hope you do with 23 students !

[@mcamuez]

Missed you! This video was so informative. Thank you ❤️

[@EvelyneMariee]

Weve missed you!!

[@lisanungester3003]

So good to see you again‼️‼️‼️. I miss Teddy too❤❤

[@tisa3843]

Love this video! What do your students do when they get done with the center and there’s still time before you move to the next one?

[@Onetiredmama11]

Missed you tons! So glad you're back 😊 Xo, Mandy

[@camiwilliams28]

Ahhhh good to see you again

[@allisontollman]

Hey, I did see the chair seats and I know you weren't sure about them in your setup videos, how are they going?

[@theclassroompalette5555]

I thought I remembered you saying you were using jolly phonics this year at your school? Is that phonics coloured folder program following the same scope and sequence too? Just curious as to how others do it 😊

[@jamiewitt6585]

Hi Lauren! I was wondering if you can link the dab it sight word sheets you showed in this video? Thanks so much!

[@cindydean1840]

I have missed you!

[@myrandarosenbaum9332]

I watched your classroom setup video last week and wondered 🤔 "when will she post more" I'm so happy you are in Kinder. I'm in 1st this year!

[@sarahrowland8591]

Where did you find the dab sight words worksheets? I'm a fellow kindergarten teacher and would love to use these in my classroom!

[@beata7954]

thank you for the lovely video! What happens when a student gets an incorrect answer in the games you showed?

[@shaunafrayer4236]

What kind of planner book do you use?

[@madelineheeter7880]

What font do you use? I see it many times in your classroom and it is on your thumbnail from the video.

[@alexandrachartrand4056]

So happy to see you again ! 🥰

[@kyedric9780]

Miss your vlogs. Hope all is well.

[@Teachingonsunshine]

So happy you’re back! Where did you get your yellow pouch?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you - happy to be back! 💗 It’s from the Target x Stoney Clover Collab that released last year.

[@alyssagargiulo3099]

Where did you get your planner?

[@SaRo-r8j]

Love you and your videos. How was the observation?

[@juliakienitz2415]

Absolutely love your videos! I teach Kindergarten too! :) can you please share where your sweater is from~looks so comfy! Also where did your mother-in-law get the Teddy air freshener? Sooo cute!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you for being here! The sweater is Old Navy, but they don’t have the pink in stock anymore: oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=416861 The air freshener is from a company called Dangle It, here’s a link: dangleit.com 💖

[@badrakhariunchimeg1031]

Do kids go dedicated place like zoo gallery Disney World etc

[@AndreaA757]

Congrats on your pregnancy!!! So exciting:)

[@mariselachamol1525]

Hi

[@malissac7966]

Such a fun vlog!

[@Haileyb613]

I totally know what you mean about feeling weird about personal shopping where you might run into students. I live in a small town and I teach dance AND fifth grade so i have like a million students and I swear I bump into someone EVERY TIME. Half the time I don't see them, and then a few days later they'll go "I saw you at Meijer" lol

[@sharontesi4273]

My laminator does that, too! 🤣

[@mrs_katie_in_elementary]

First: YAYY glad you’re doing well! Second: I LOVE that pink top! Third: YES that happens to my scotch laminator all the time!😅

[@camiwilliams28]

I've taught at my school for 7 years and still get freaked out being there by myself

[@BrownSkinGoddess09]

May i ask....why you dont have math centers?

[@kayatrites8736]

What school do you teach at

[@shaunafrayer4236]

I put my stapler under it 😂

[@gabbyfritz6908]

When I was in middle school we used ixl for math and I don't think any of us older students liked it lol

[@janiecelambert-bonner3380]

How's the year been?

[@TeachingChronicleswithMrs.S]

Hey, first year first grade teacher here. If you ever decide to sell your first grade centers, I would love to buy them.

[@valentinawilliams1250]

How come you haven't been blogging in a while im worried

[@valentinawilliams1250]

Hello Im a 14 year old my name is Valentina and its nice to meet you .

[@anareynoso583]

what is your school name!🤔

[@sakinabivins9415]

So no more videos?

[@crystellemarkley4593]

do you know caroline carolton

[@alondrayjoseserrano300]

Have you ever taught first grade? Would say first grade is better to teach than kindergarten?

[@heyteacher3089]

I was surprised by the jolly phonics. But I kind of see why. The rest of the alphabet is low utility? Not as commonly used. So if you go to vowel teams then they can read actual words faster. Interesting…hopefully by that point the rest of the alphabet could probably be taught really quickly. Interesting…….

[@Tablet-dc1wg]

Hola desde colombia me podrias decir de que color pintas tu cabello?