CLASSROOM SETUP - Day 1

[@jessicadearborn5777]

I’m not a teacher but I literally LIVE for this series every year.

[@EarlyEDventures]

I love that!!

[@jamiesilva8163]

Same!!

[@JillianFlodstrom]

Me too!

[@nacolewillie3037]

Same

[@rebeckyanahi]

Same!

[@profscarlett]

I hope that some people start appreciating teachers for what we do. We buy decorations, and classroom materials etc, from our own pockets.

[@aglaurendance]

I’m surprised you don’t have to move classrooms when you’re moving grades, but that’s awesome!

[@Lucky_kit6052]

I still watch your setup videos from two years ago. Especially when I am doing something for my classroom.

[@Hailey-Poulton]

I’m studying elementary ed in college right now and I love your channel! I lot of other teacher vlogs pretend that they’re not stressed at all and only focused on how excited they are, but with you it’s totally genuine! You’re super excited, but you also acknowledge that teaching’s crazy and stressful at the same time. Thanks for showing us the real things teachers feel :)

[@theteacherreader]

You’re staying in the same room? That is interesting!! Especially since 6th to 2nd is such a jump!

[@dreamtraveldisney]

Yay! I’ve been waiting for these videos to start again! I can’t wait to see how your classroom turns out this year! 💜

[@Askforartem]

I subbed to you! Can you do the same and we support one another

[@nickandlauren99]

Your wow work board is amazing, can't believe ya letting it go...I love your boards because it reminds me of your 3rd grade room...the themes the colors and the burlap...

[@jeannelle_]

That's such a time saver that you didn't have to move rooms!! So nice you'll still get to teach in your dream school!! Love it!!

[@samaraortiz9954]

Sooo exciting!! I kinda bummed you don’t get a new classroom but kinda glad you don’t have to move again! Few things feel normal right now- you vlogging your room set up feels normal and I needed that! Thank you! ❤️

[@teachandencourage7349]

I love watching your setup vlogs! I'm obsessed with the library corner. It's super cute!

[@pinkstonheather]

Question...if the assumption is that there won’t be any group work if we ever come back, why would you have a library nook where the students would not be able to use due to potential cross contamination. I am not even sure we would lend books because of cross contamination. I swear EVERY strategy and practice I learned to be a good teacher the virus just laughs at and says, “think again....not this year darlin” I can’t even imagine us going back under these conditions. How traumatic is it going to be for kids to be so limited in their learning environment. Such a sad, sad year for all of us.

[@accessmelater]

So glad you don't have to move! Can't wait to see your new set up!

[@leighl.3488]

Hello from Alberta, Canada! I'm super excited to watch your new setup series! I am also going into my fourth year and will be teaching a 1/2 split this year. Last year I taught 5-8 ELA, so I am definitely feeling the shift as well.

[@abigailfrideres3]

Black fabric on your bulletin boards would make the green and blue colors pop (plus the fabric doesn’t wrinkle, fade, or rip)! My classroom colors are blue, green, and black...just a suggestion if you haven’t chosen how you will re-do your decorating! :)

[@kated2147]

I just got to see one of my first classrooms for the first time today! I just got my first teaching job in elementary and middle school resource room and so I’ll have two classrooms to set up and decorate. 😅 and we are rural so the plan is to open August 31st. The big problem is that the teacher that had my room at the elementary school last year is still at the school and hasn’t moved any of her stuff yet and it’s split with the speech teacher since I’m only there part time and all of the speech stuff is there too, so I have no idea what is leaving and what is staying but at least I got to see the room and start to get ideas.

[@andreww8019]

You can use the grey cabinets for your teacher/small group space

[@marissahutchins2911]

I am moving from 6th to 2nd grade this year too! I can’t wait to see how you transition to a younger grade (and hopefully can borrow some ideas!)

[@andreamadsen2178]

I LOVE your classroom set up videos! I hope everything works out well for you this coming school year!!

[@PuttingFourthEffort]

i can't believe you're moving back down! I'm so excited for you and it is so extremely nice that you don't have to move classrooms!!

[@ehlowrain]

I can't believe maternity leave in the US is so short! 3 months is too early to leave adorable babies at home that you just want to snuggle all day! I'm just across the border in Canada and we have a year which I still don't think is enough! =(

[@SharingOurLife]

Most places only give 6 weeks maternity leave in the US.

[@themakdiary]

FIRST OF ALL, 6 months postpartum and you look stunning! Second, hope you and your fam are well during these crazy covid times. Next, we missed you!! I'm so excited for this series.

[@lovefornailsxo]

So excited for this series!!!

[@TheChroniclesofTeacherTay]

You inspire me so much. Like, half of me wants to co teach with you because I know it would be a TIME 😂but your presence is just amazing. Your kids are so lucky to have you.

[@anysevermette]

So excited for you! I love your videos. Have you thought about putting your teacher area/kidney desk by your birthday board or your back cabinets? You will have storage for all the things and you would have a view of your entire room? Can’t wait to see what you do.

[@EarlyEDventures]

I did think about by the back cabinet....stay tuned for day two video!!

[@alisonmessick]

This is my first year. I’ll be teaching middle school VE. We are starting hybrid but I really hope they change their minds

[@Askforartem]

I subbed to you! Can you do the same and we support one another

[@sarahrunnels3885]

Love all your set up videos!! Praying you have an amazing year in 2nd grade! 🙏 Also you are so lucky to have such a big classroom!

[@yeseniasolis94]

I am so happy you are teaching 2nd! I teach 2nd and I love watching your videos!

[@allil6873]

I would do your small group table near the sink area near that small bulletin board.

[@makingitthroughthemiddle9209]

That’s so exciting! Such a big jump from sixth. I’ll be teaching 6th grade science this year!

[@ninamarie07]

I’m so glad you get to stay in your classroom :)

[@dianaguzman7556]

Obsessed with you and your videos!!

[@amberbowers2029]

yessss I clicked so fast when I saw this was up!!!! I love this every year!!

[@christinem9280]

I am so excited to see all the classroom setup series. I love watching you. It’s probably going to be weird for you to teach younger kids than older kids.❤️ can’t wait to see how your classroom setup looks.

[@KeaLynn]

I totally relate to you.. first day of school is in 5 days for us and i am not done with my classroom. It doesn't matter at all because we are virtual until further notice but I'm still stressed about it not being done! Its my first classroom so i wanted that experience of setting up a room 😭 its been fun so far...we (coteaching) used the white wood paper for one of the walls!

[@andreachurchill9054]

No longer on my teacher journey, but you are still one of my favorites to watch :)

[@toriwilliams5684]

OMG I am so excited! I have been watching you from the beginning and am so excited because this is my first year of teaching and I am teaching 2nd grade!!

[@nicoleholloway2505]

Excited to get back into my classroom next week. 2nd grade is the best!!

[@jrebj00]

2nd graders definitely love stuffed animals! Even 4th graders do (one of my favorite pictures ever is this super shy 4th grade boy snuggling Scaredy Squirrel while he took a reading quiz ❤️). I love the library; I wouldn’t move it like others suggested because those taller shelves need to be against the wall so they don’t accidentally tip and hurt anyone.

[@Luliefishie13]

I love the color scheme! We can't get inside of our classrooms for another 2 weeks. My school is going to do the desk set up before so that they know how many students they can fit before we can come in and decorate. This gives me inspiration though and I'm excited to get started!

[@gaellegoutain1286]

I am fervently crossing my fingers hoping that we are able to be in our classrooms, even if the kids are at home... It would be so much easier to separate school life from home life.

[@marysmiles17]

Lol “Oh, they’re coming tomorrow!” - it’s crazy that teachers have to prepare for administration to make decisions like this and just be expected to be okay with it and adapt. Teachers are superhumans!!! I’m honestly thankful I’m going on mat leave this September because the way our board is handling things (I’m in Canada) is just crazy...

[@gaellegoutain1286]

Honestly, I am ready to be back in the classroom the minute our governor says it's safe. So I do not mind to have to prep something in a weekend. This day will be sooooo emotional and waited for!

[@pinkstonheather]

Our district already informed us that we will have a two week notice before transitioning back to the classroom....if we ever get to😢

[@emilyguinn8025]

I’m only a minute into the video, and I’m already SCREAMING because we’re going to be teaching the same grade!!!! 🤩 Loooong time ago I was commenting while student teaching, but now I’ve taught PreK, Kinder, now it’s time for 2nd. 👍🏼

[@victoriaLL345]

Excited for you! Stay safe!

[@lisafunkyhairedteacher6574]

I’ll be teaching second grade online from my classroom too! Seconds are sweet (it’s my third year in second; before that I taught fifth!) they are helpless in the beginning!LOL!

[@isabellaramos2508]

I can’t wait for this series!!! 💙💚💙💚💙💚💙 & you should do time lapse when you move furniture

[@EarlyEDventures]

Sometimes I just am so in the zone I forget to hit the record button!! lol

[@isabellaramos2508]

Early EDventures it’s okay just satisfying to watch you rearrange your classroom!

[@charlottep5480]

I’m so excited for you to teach second grade! Looking forward to the rest of classroom set up :)

[@rachaelfrick1552]

Can you switch the bookcases around. It would look nicer if the 3 that were the same size were by each other and the bench against the wall to provide more stable seating?

[@sigridjoosten9735]

I was thinking this too! Also, that way those cases are not in front of the bulletinboard :) Good luck with setting up your 2nd grade classroom!

[@Askforartem]

Hey I subbed to you! Can you do the same and we support one smoother

[@Askforartem]

Rachael Clement another*****

[@EarlyEDventures]

The tall one is permanent, so it can't be moved. Unfortunately I will need the space by the window for my small group station!

[@madisonthompson7590]

YASSSS!!!! This is my first year teaching and I am teaching 2nd!!! Bring me all the inspiration and ideas!! 😍🙌🏻

[@claudineamato1161]

Try the library in the other corner with the tv screen. One shelf on each side of it and that low shelf on an angle under the tv?

[@EarlyEDventures]

The TV can't be moved and that is where I will do whole group teaching so it can't go there...

[@claudineamato1161]

Ok. I meant that you could keep the tv there with the library. I usually combine my whole group area with my library. Will you still be able to have students sit in your whole group meeting area if there is social distancing?

[@dralbertpakin8895]

I love your colors!

[@mr.kylecohen]

What we ALL have been waiting for! 🥳 🥳 🥳

[@haileyallen3491]

One of my favorite series of the year!! I’ve missed you lol 💜❤️💕

[@jenn112871]

Yeah! Congratulations!

[@KNw4413]

Yessss!!!!!!! These are my favorite videos!!!!!

[@TheFamilyFunnyFarm]

I love following your channel from the beginning, and your energy! I am looping with my kiddos to third grade, and need help leveling my library. I’m thinking, due to COVID, all the more reason to have my library leveled so they can take their book bins to their desk. Please tell me how you leveled your books? Do I have to google each one?

[@lynmanning8872]

Love the book bins😍. Where did you get them from

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Are you doing other classroom video and lakeshore and Amazon wish list for your classroom supplies and extra supplies bins

[@kelsied218]

Ugh I am so excited to watch. 2nd is my dream grade!

[@cheyannemallory5161]

I don't want to be a teacher and don't follow any teachers except for you lol but I love your personality and videos 😂

[@melodys7]

I still love that burlap

[@amandahathaway8713]

Yay!! Love the library🤩

[@mariapio-oros6626]

Aw!! Was looking forward to seeing 6th grade ideas. I’ll be teaching 6th this year. 😅😁 Hope 2nd grade is awesome for you, wishing you a great school year.

[@sararf1021]

Looks great so far! I would suggest using an alphabet with pictures for each letter. These little ones still need that. =0)

[@katiecovert9590]

So lucky you didn’t have to move rooms when you switched grade levels!! Also i just realized I’m exactly like you: this will be my 4th year teaching and i didn’t have to move rooms this year (for the 1st time) as well! Haha

[@tajenaeabram2459]

It’s my third year watching you ❤️

[@laurenann2008]

Yaaay! I’m teaching 2nd this year also!

[@savannahwatson1037]

2nd grade is the best! You will love it!

[@sabrinagraziose6286]

It’s so great to see your videos again. We are not allowed to have our laptops anywhere near the door.

[@rylee4915]

yay!! Im so happy!!

[@TheFamilyFunnyFarm]

Love the library moved, EXCEPT, I don’t like the one books shelf covering the bulletin board, or not centered. Am I too OCD?

[@lluviag1119]

I never thought about the chance of coming back 😩 they made us strip down our rooms but since I’m on maternity leave I can’t even think about setting up 😂 it’s a weird time to be on maternity leave and not starting the year with my new students.

[@debm7411]

i've been waiting for this video!❤️

[@reneealexanderthechampteac3218]

If you still have to have a word wall for 2nd grade just use the same space as your Science word wall & I am so excited that your are doing a lower grade level I cannot wait to see what you come up with 🥰

[@ruthadams6967]

where did you get your curtain? I am in need of a huge one for a fixed in cabinet for my classroom.

[@stephaniebeltran2083]

How are you diving classroom stuff for kids? Like crayone etc

[@jennakate]

I want to be a teacher when I’m older, so I love watching ur channel!! I’m a small youtuber!

[@crystalsstarr1142]

Do you have a ‘what resources I have’ video? I’m a trainee teacher and want to start collecting books, manipulatives and resources

[@aaronlanier]

YAAAAAAYYYYYYYY! Wooohooo! 😍😍😍 ❤️Aaron

[@SummerMondays]

Since you will be in your classroom doing virtual learning are you going to set up a “background” and area for that use?

[@jennatucker703]

Maybe you can put your small group/teacher space in between the current math and science boards so you can be near your group space and easily be able to see the whole room!

[@Belushi87]

having a wall of windows like that make it awkward for bookcases and extra seating, especially when their really low. if they were a little higher or didn’t take up the entire wall, you could do so much more.

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Are you doing make a labels all your bins

[@mirandabruning3953]

Welcome to the second grade bandwagon. I will move with our whole school to a new building this year😱. So I am enjoying every minute of content you put out.

[@caitlynmurphy4837]

I’m so excited for you to be in second!!!!!

[@EvelyneMariee]

Yayyy room set up!!!!

[@yeahrendon3973]

I have been waiting sis yassss

[@jadewilkinson3786]

I’m so excited to start my new job it’s my first year as a teaching assistant any advice?? Love your videos! 💜

[@aaronlanier]

Wait, are you actually keeping the room? I think what’s different is they hung up the curtain bracket thing... 🤔

[@aaronlanier]

Okay, never mind on moving room!

[@Askforartem]

I subbed to you! Can you do the same and we support one another

[@aaronlanier]

Tucker and Ava Hi! Thank You! I don’t know when I will be relaunching my channel, but I will very very soon, although I am skipping a year of college this year and start next year due to COVID, so I may end up doing some sort of a lifestyle vlog at some point throughout this year! 😊

[@sandrajohnson4233]

You just keep bumping grades LOL. How do you do it? I bet you are glad to not have to physically move an entire class. I had to do that this year and its been crazy!

[@totallyelementary7037]

I need to invest in a good camera. Which camera do you use? I’m ready to see your final product!!!

[@EarlyEDventures]

I have a Canon M50 with several different lenses

[@debconsugar3780]

Is your name Mrs. Coates? My maiden name was Coates. Your room is coming together nicely.

[@AmeliaDavies]

Do you think some students may be behind considering they didn't receive direct instruction for nearly 3 months??

[@missoxman1711]

I am planning to be a second, third, or fourth grade teacher!

[@rachellestewart9946]

I teach first grade and my kids love reading buddies. Just a thought.

[@gloriamcinerney7383]

My school has it set up so that they can change things back to normal overnight. Each year group has been assigned a department. My year group(year 10, 9th Grade) has the IT department. All the specialist departments haven't got an assigned year group(so like, DT, languages, music, art) so that GCSE students can use them. Social distancing won't really be a thing, our year group is our bubble, which makes no sense because there's like 200+ students in each year. We've also got a laptop scheme, which gives us poor families get a laptop. We have to pay for it, but it's really cheap. Even cheaper for us because we have been eligible for free school meals within the past 6 years(just). It's probably because there might, or probably will be a second wave and we'll have to shut again. I want to go back to school, but don't at the same time.

[@taylorklein1083]

How do you hang stuff on your brick? My stuff won’t hang! 😭😭

[@Heyu7her3]

Hot glue gun

[@eilrahc101]

The thought of lockdowns in a primary school 🥺😮

[@ministeranthonymoore5150]

So happy for you if you want to know I going to be a middle school teacher and I still in middle school I al ready know love you

[@EmilyLauraHere]

I’m a first year teacher and I’m teaching 2nd grade too!