CLASSROOM SETUP DAY 1!! - Classroom Haul + Organizing

It's that time of year!!!! Welcome to the 2021-2022 Classroom Setup Series! If you have any questions, please leave them down below. I will do my best to link everything I mention down below :). Make sure to follow me on Instagram @earlyedventures.
Michaels Rolling Carts:
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-2 column cart: bit.ly/3qZxBvZ
-5 drawer card: bit.ly/3yJPWzN
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Black 3 Drawers (Target): www.target.com...
Big Lots black baskets: www.biglots.co...

[@mr.kylecohen]

Can we talk about how this human is setting up a classroom & filming said setup while being NINE MONTHS PREGNANT. A true superhero.

[@waytoson]

You mean this super human?? Yea..she is amazing..

[@itsyougirlstanaandavery995]

Right

[@Livingwithtbp]

Yes she is a superwoman!

[@morganelizabeth2574]

Literally super human!! I love her!❤️💪🏼

[@rachelprobst5866]

Shelley, I just have to tell you...I have grown up in classrooms since my mom was an elementary teacher. I have a history of teachers behind me but I've been discouraged to become a teacher because of present day society. I am afraid of the parents who neglect to help their children, administration who wouldn't support me as well as a plethora of other valid concerns. I looked into dozens of other jobs and after years of feeling lost, I am going back to school to become a teacher. You have truly inspired me and I have truly looked up to you through each vlog you upload. I know this isn't an easy career but I think I can make a difference. Thank you for giving me confidence that I CAN do this and be good at it too. Congratulations on baby boy #2 ♡

[@caitlinboycher8596]

I used to want allllll the bins but with Covid this past year I was forced to have a rolling cart and absolutely no firniture( we switched classrooms all day instead of students) and I found out that I loved it! No bulletin boards, no nothing except for a few things on my cart. I had a small 3 drawer organizer for paper, pens and electronic stuff, a teacher toolbox for office supplies, and 2 drawers that were deep. I’d put any extra paper in that and the other was for my junk. Doc cam, masks, hole punches, stapler etc. it was literally all on a rolling cart. I gave students notebooks and graded them at desks and called it done. So much reduced paper flow and omg it was the best. I want to keep that cart forever. I still kept crayons markers etc in shoe bins in a corner but otherwise, that was it!

[@kgaipo72]

I just got out of school on June 21st. So, seeing you already getting ready to go back is crazy. Good luck. I’ve been teaching for 25 years. Next year will be my 13th year in 2nd grade. I love watching these videos because it lets me see how teachers in other parts of the country do things.

[@aainsleyy]

I’m working toward being a teacher which is my dream job, and watching your videos give me so much joy and excitement! 💕

[@mayaabruzzo8556]

Her: "I said I wasn't gonna ramble for too long" Me: *Loves the rambling*

[@katelynjames9914]

Our teacher journeys are crazy similar. I too am going into my 5th year and I am going to 2nd grade this year. I have pretty much taught a different grade level each year and I am hoping 2nd is my jam. I’m really excited about it. My classroom theme is also the exact same this year. Black with somewhat of a rainbow color scheme, but I also HATE red and use pink instead. I think I’ve commented on a few videos in the past - I would love to hear your comparison of the older grades to younger grades or tips you have for new 2nd grade teachers. I love your videos! Thanks for sharing your teaching life with us! You’re great!

[@Clarissa_Pineiro]

Congrats on your pregnancy, I can’t believe school is starting again, I’m so excited for back to school videos etc. ❤️❤️

[@SocialStudies401]

I’m switching classrooms again this year…. Third times the charm! You know what that means, classroom set up videos and hauls! Thanks for sharing your room. I’ll be sure to share mine when I finish my summer grad classes ❤️

[@nikkibranderhorst1357]

Going into my first year of teaching and I am so excited!! I am teaching 2nd grade and I actually just moved from Ohio to California to pursue my dreams. We start soon since it is a year-round school and I definitely feel overwhelmed but your videos are so helpful to watch!

[@sarahhaefer5152]

I am right there with you! Going into my 9th year of teaching and have moved rooms every single year…. I look forward to the day (hopefully next year) when I don’t have to move! Thank you for doing what you do and inviting us in to share the journey ❤️

[@tajenaeabram2459]

Wow I’ve been with you all 5 years! I love your classroom set ups and your definitely a superwoman doing this 9 months pregnant !!

[@juliaraucci8162]

I just got hired as a 2nd grade teacher!! I've been watching you all throughout my time in college and I can't wait for my first year of teaching. Watching this will give me lots of ideas for how to set up my classroom!! ❤️

[@melodys7]

I’m on year 24 and I am still trying to find the perfect organizational system for me and I only teach one subject. You will constantly evolve even if you are in the same room for the rest of your career. Love what you are adding to your room this year

[@dxftgirl_]

The thought of going back to school after 2 years is so exciting!! Your amazing! ❤️

[@courtneybaeyen]

As a first year teacher who will be teaching second grade in the fall, I'm very excited for this series!

[@hildaguzman6925]

I have my first interview this upcoming Friday for a 2nd grade position & I’m truly hoping I get hired! Trying to not get my hopes up to not get disappointed but hoping for the best! It’s always been one of my dreams to be able to set up my classroom. I love your videos & getting inspired 🤗

[@waytoson]

I will cross my fingers and toes for you. Good luck

[@hildaguzman6925]

@@waytoson crossing your toes and fingers definitely helped! I got the job!!!! Thank you!!! It is unheard of for my district to hire first year teachers without any prior teaching experience! I am so thrilled!

[@twestthiessen]

Yes!!! I love black with pops of color! This is what I m planning for my future classroom!

[@LydiaKnudsen]

For me, I used something to organize papers for the subjects for the week. I used two 12x12 sterilite drawers that were designed for scrapbooking but you could totally use the cart. I had one bin for writing, one for math, one for phonics (I taught first grade), one for assessments, one for interventions, and, one for art. I would put all my paper for the week in friday so it was ready on monday. I liked it because if we didn't get to something I could look at what we still needed to do at my end of week prep. It was easy to clean weekly and I didn't really get overloaded with stacks of papers even though the paper was still there. I would use book binders to group the work for each day. If the students finished early as a class I could pull out the next assignment. If the assignment didn't get finished I would collect the work back up and put a binder clip on the work and put it back in the drawer for the next day.

[@PuttingFourthEffort]

I love that you are adding more color!!

[@jenniferrosenthal7731]

I have been using bright rainbow colors for years and for management it has been wonderful!

[@lexi_0812]

Can we just talk about how beautiful your classroom is 😳the view…omgggg I wish my middle school had that.

[@jadewilkinson3786]

It’s so weird seeing others setting up for the new school year where in the uk we haven’t even finished the 2020-2021 year!

[@1shonice]

Dang. When do y’all finish and when do y’all start back?

[@jadewilkinson3786]

@@1shonice we finish on the 21st July and return on the 1st September

[@madisonemanuel8747]

@@jadewilkinson3786 my birthday is the 21st of July 😂

[@jadasnow1033]

@@madisonemanuel8747 ohhh Happy birthday for the 21st then

[@q10oi72]

@@madisonemanuel8747 happy early birthday then lol

[@emilybasconcillo121]

👋💜Hello there!! 1st grade teacher here and new to your channel!! It’s currently a Saturday so I am binge watching your videos LOL! I currently started my classroom set up this week along with my little sister who also teaches 1st grade. We officially start work on 7/27 and first day of school is 8/2. Sooo we are excited to return in person since the entire 2020-2021 year was distance learning on Zoom. So glad I found you! 🌺

[@nnafisa917]

been watching you since the very beginning and now i'm about to be a first year teacher in 2nd grade!! i am beyond excited and also very nervous to get into my classroom! i get to start setting up on the 20th and the first day of school will be august 4th :)

[@gapeach3141]

I love watching your videos. I am a certified K-5 teacher with my masters in reading. I’ve taught for 18 years (K, 2, and 1/2 year in 5th when COVID came out. I have anxiety extremely bad as well as depression. So I decided to come out of the classroom and be a para. However, I’m thinking about getting my media specialist to become a school librarian. I teach in South Georgia and I’m married to a police officer.

[@savagegrant98]

My favorite type of season!! Yay can’t wait to see the final project!!

[@mimifredoh]

I wish I could go set up. I have a new classroom in a brand new building at my school and am ready to get in there and SET UP but we haven't gotten approval yet. Thanks for the inspo!

[@kateshelton9295]

love these! omg third year here and I did so much better last year but now it is a new school and new grade. I love this rolling carts for IEP goal work.

[@TNMsGraceful]

I'm starting my 20th year of teaching and have been in the same class/teach same for majority of that time, but I'm still always changing things up...trying something new, etc. I want to be working in my room since we start back in 3 weeks, but they haven't waxed my classroom yet. Good luck and thank you.

[@jaquessialawson8853]

Haha, this is currently me! I'm due in July and moving to school! I'm trying to plan stuff already ahead of time that way; the only thing I have left to plan is season planning, curriculum stuff, and stuff for August to the beginning of September! Ugh, baby steps!

[@andrewbollingerexploring]

Even though I'm just going into college to become a teacher these types of videos are so exciting

[@tiffanymorgenweck5476]

I love your vlog! Congrats on your 2nd baby. This is my 18th year and I’ve had 14 different classrooms, 7 schools, 2 districts- taught k, 1, 2, 6, hi-c, and librarian. 😬👍 Teaching is such a fun adventure!

[@aglaurendance]

I’m going into my 8th year of teaching here in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. My first three were in second grade and I’m now headed into my fifth year of gifted third grade! I don’t typically work on setting up over the summer, but today was set up day for summer school (which starts on Monday) and we’ve been told we don’t have to pack up after summer school as our rooms are clean already, so I got a decent head start on setting up for the year as well as summer school today and it feels good.

[@owleyes71]

We don't start school until Sept 8th this year so I won't be setting up until August - BUT I also, every year, have moved buildings and grade levels. I'm starting my third year of teaching and my third year of teaching a new grade haha I did Kinder, then moved to a new building and did 2nd, then moved back to my first building and will be teaching 4th. Hopefully I stay - but I have a whole new room to decorate and new grade curriculum to learn and plan and prep for. SO - I'm right there with you!

[@lindsaygriffin1888]

I teach in Ontario, Canada and when we go on Maternity leave (we can take 12-18 months) we take everything that is ours personally home (or we make sure it somewhere safe in the school) and completely turn over the classroom to the supply teacher. It is theirs for the 12-18 months. I didn’t plan one day of work, I didn’t set up, nothing. I left for my first leave in April and just left my long range plans, then came back at the end of the year and packed and didn’t do any school work for the entire next school year. My second was born in September and I packed up and left in June and didn’t do a thing for that school year either. We are considered on leave and we are responsible for nothing while we are.

[@calebwhite4493]

I can’t believe that it’s already this time of year!!

[@kwcog1]

It’s crazy to think I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning of college and now I am setting up a classroom of my very own🎉🎉

[@morgannewitt7405]

i look forward to this series from you every year! ahhhhh love youuuuu❤️❤️❤️

[@julietamalo6881]

Always love watching your videos Shelley. Have a safe delivery, too. Blessings to you 🙏💐

[@patriciasaavedra-yriberry248]

Congrats on your second baby! I’ve been enjoying our videos, you’re such a passionate teacher. Greetings from Bolivia !!!

[@tracystano2002]

I am SO impressed that you have so much energy and are setting everything up. What a champ!

[@abbey.mierzejewski]

I watch these every year they are seriously my favourite videos!! I just Graduated high school and i’m starting university this fall to start my journey to become an elementary school teacher and i am SO excited I can’t wait to be a teacher and I hope to as close to as amazing as you are!!! 💜💜

[@mackenzieb2218]

I LOVE THAT BLACK/WHITE BORDER!!! I really like your thinking in what your doing with your classroom this year! Can't wait to see the finished results!

[@heidiwitter4490]

Shelley, we got ALL new desks last March for our primary classes (at OVO), so you may want to check with the DO for the ones that could replace the trapezoid desks that are making you crazy! Enjoy some time off comin' up here with your new little one...

[@EarlyEDventures]

Oh wow thanks Heidi!!

[@Lootoodle]

Just to be clear it was not even 30 years ago that a woman this far into her pregnancy would be considered unable to teach in many states because the shape of her body would be considered too disturbing for students.

[@hattiesaker7760]

Rude

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@hattiesaker7760 how was this rude?? She was pointing out how far we have come as a society that this is now acceptable!

[@Losersimpl]

@@hattiesaker7760 how are they being rude??

[@kieraandmaisieadventures6766]

@@EarlyEDventures I think they were saying that when people that were that far into a pregnancy weren’t allowed to teach, was rude 🥰

[@leeannehall3743]

Um wow! I'm in exactly the same spot as you! I haven't changed grades or schools for 4 years, but my school did renos over this summer, still not done, I'm due in two weeks, I want my classroom prepped and ready for my sub and I've been meeting with my sub to make sure she is comfortable with the curriculum. Unfortunately, it is a race to see what happens first, classroom done so I can unpack and organize or labor and baby!

[@savagegrant98]

I love the change of t colors! The younger kids will love that!

[@godsgirl7201]

I love how the teachers are able to benefit from KZbin ❤️

[@bbresnan7649]

I'm 8 months pregnant and will also be getting into the classroom tomorrow to set up my room for my maternity sub. Very exciting, but overwhelming experience. I'm making my husband come with me because my stamina, too, caps out at about 2 hours. This will be my eighth year teaching, but my first year in this new room. In my 8 years, it will be my fifth different room and my 4th different grade level. Change is fun! Thanks for sharing your adventures. I'm very curious how you and your teammate are going to be using those cup caddies.

[@mr.kylecohen]

The best time of the year!!!!!🥳🖤

[@arthurpacheco505]

I teach from Albuquerque, NM and this is my second year teaching 1st grade. First year was crazy, but I’m looking forward to this year!!

[@brooklynsanders5609]

I love the color scheme you chose this year😍

[@neribeldelgado5632]

Over half way through the video I’m like “wait! Is that a flat screen TV?!” What happened to the roll in TVs?!

[@hafsaarab8997]

It’s been awhile since roll on TVs 😂

[@neribeldelgado5632]

@@hafsaarab8997 yeah. Apparently lol

[@chinyereo561]

@@neribeldelgado5632 my school has roll in flat screens now.

[@neribeldelgado5632]

@@chinyereo561 the heck?

[@purifiedmc]

@@hafsaarab8997 I guess so, but my school still uses them

[@emilybaker5743]

This is my 3rd year watching your classroom setup ❤

[@dianaguzman7556]

Hi Shelley! Can you do a video about changing schools and the process of all that? What made you decide to switch and how did you feel about starting over? Also, please make a vid about all the things I should know about 2nd grade! I am moving from 4th to 2nd!

[@EarlyEDventures]

I have talked about this before, so I won't do a whole video on it. BUT, I moved schools because my current school is where my kids will go to school. I felt great about starting over because the fit was much better for me.

[@LivingAsLisha]

Haven’t started setting up yet. Trying my best to stay in vacation mode until the last week of July. First contract day is the 29th. School starts Aug 5th. Videos will be up as soon as I do start though LOL. Right now I’m just buying a whole bunch of things filling up our spare room 🤣

[@ryanross981]

I love those carts! GREAT VIDEO

[@savagegrant98]

Look at you go! Powerful woman!!🤍

[@daniellemoore2638]

You could spray paint the bins on the old cart that you have if you wanted to keep it.

[@EarlyEDventures]

I spray painted them originally and the spray paint didnt hold :/

[@daniellemoore2638]

@@EarlyEDventures darn... have you tried mod podge over it? Might last longer.

[@Teacherlife_MW]

Yay! Welcome back 😁 1st grade teacher in South Florida 👋🏽

[@2000calleen]

Your awesome to be getting everything done while 9 months pregnant! But I get it-I would want everything all set too. I’m a 7th grade math teacher. This will be my 11th year. My school is switching from a Jr High to a Middle school this year..and because of that they moved all the teachers around. We literally all had to move our stuff on the last day of school-so I have a new classroom just down the hall from my old one. I just had to dump all my stuff in there and leave because they were doing a deep cleaning of the school. I think I can now get back into that room though…and I’m trying to motivate myself to get there and set up my new room by watching others do it👍😂

[@MsAlison]

loved this vlog, looking forward to the whole series!

[@autumnlee5108]

I was waiting for you to start your set up vlogs and have been watching since almost the very beginning.

[@brittneyec8393]

I have that same border in my room! Love it!!

[@FRanceBar]

Can't wait for more classroom setup 😍😍 I will start the new school year on august 24th 😊

[@emisbears3618]

Congrats I love watching your classroom setup videos and your other videos

[@danaevans4655]

I spray paint with Rustolian on plastic. Works pretty well.

[@dreamtraveldisney]

I love your classroom setup videos! 💚 I can’t wait to watch more!

[@colleen5352]

I wonder if you could keep the current cart you already have and spray paint the drawers black. You could even swap the and put half of the rainbow drawers and half the black drawers in each just to break up the traditional rainbow.

[@tabitha4877]

I wish I lived in Southern California so I could do my internship with you! I love your videos! You give so much information and helpful tips😊

[@EarlyEDventures]

I’m in northern CA!

[@tabitha4877]

@@EarlyEDventures OMG that's totally what I meant! I didn't even notice I wrote southern *insert facepalm* :D

[@Gapmom2019]

I don’t know if this would be helpful for you or not, but I use a 15 drawer cart for my papers. The five drawers on the left side are deeper and those are for my upcoming copies for each subject. The 10 drawers on the right are for Monday-Friday copies and “extras” for absent students.

[@stmatthewsteam]

Do you have a tutorial for what you did for your middle school? I love your style and would love to revamp my room for middle schoolers!

[@EarlyEDventures]

I have a lot of videos when I taught 6th grade. What specifically are you looking for?

[@morganelizabeth2574]

I literally relate to you so much. This is my fourth year and I’m on classroom setup 5 (I moved schools after the start of year two)😭😅

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Rainbow them in your classroom fun things

[@rebeccagoodman8858]

Because enrollment is still ongoing, I won't know which classroom I'll be in for another 2 weeks. 😱 I love setting my classroom up in early to mid-July. We start early August. I'm trying not to stress about it.

[@Frazzle2Zazzle]

You are a saint! Setting up your room nine months pregnant! Wow.

[@khlodean9739]

you should put led lights in there your kids will love it but it must be tough moving things around So u go gurl

[@anna-sg4oj]

lmao even though i’m still a student going into my freshman year of highschool, i still enjoy these videos :)

[@angelinakubrakov2876]

Mrs Coates it's me Jayden beliy 🎸🐘🐘🐘

[@christinem9280]

I loved watching this!!!

[@KateES1994]

Wow! I have officially been watching you for a year 😱🥰

[@Casfe777]

Also this will help me for home school

[@212puppy212]

I love these videos!!!

[@yasmeensierra6474]

I’m in northern Ca too. Love your videos

[@karrin2261]

I love your opening lol

[@caitlineffend1290]

I use the double drawer one for math manipulatives

[@123DianaBear]

Can you make a video of how you make your wall letters using your cricket and what fine you used? Love your videos!

[@EarlyEDventures]

All of this is shown in last year's classroom setup videos!

[@emojilearnenglish]

Love it! 😍

[@carmenj5045]

Wow you guys go back early huh!! I’m from Canada

[@richardsonlifevlog2219]

Just an idea 💡 use the rainbow and white cart mix match and label it with each students name foe their work

[@AprilLee1996]

I'm a first year fifth grade teacher! I've been setting up since the day after the last day of school in May!

[@Nik-l9h]

Omg I haven’t been on here for awhile and now you’re pregnant!? Wow congrats !

[@farhavlogs7181]

I over your channel .because m also teaching in Pakistan doing same things here in our class rooms .

[@318rjj]

I've been waiting on this video!

[@tinalee9007]

i loved this video!! my future job is that i would love to be a 2nd grade teacher when i graduate college! but first i wanna study abroad in korea and japan, then settle down as an elementary teacher! would you consider doing a Q&A? or have you already done that? :)

[@EarlyEDventures]

I've done a few!

[@chickenlips605]

How did the Michael carts hold up? I was tempted, but they were so wobbly...

[@lifewitva3h]

Are we not going to talk about how she build it by herself?

[@EarlyEDventures]

The drawers? lol It is literally a couple screws and SOOO light haha

[@kaitEBee]

This will be my 12th year teaching and my 7th year in my current grade level and classroom ... And I still don't have my organization worked out. 😆

[@kerryelliott2256]

I am in NC WE WILL BE starting achool Aug 9 I love your channel. Your creative and exciting energy is needed! Baby 2? Love 💘 that!

[@kerryelliott2256]

Watching set-up videos gives ne great inspiration! Your class ideas are super! Enjoy your time off..and your new son!