CLASSROOM SETUP Day 3 - Finalizing the Layout

[@robinreed8961]

The first song during that time lapse of moving the furniture took me back to some older KZbin days. Love it!

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@robinreed8961 I thought the same thing!!! KZbin has gotten really strict about music licenses, so I opted for one of their free provided tracks and it was this one! 😂

[@savagegrant98]

@@EarlyEDventuresyes I agree I loved it!!!

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Are you doing other classroom videos

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@kaylayoungblood9577 what does this mean?

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Are you doing other classroom videos

[@janinechansons]

I really like your quote on the wall: Don't stop until you're proud!

[@teacherof20]

I love it too!! 😍

[@maggiealmgren7133]

Hi! I am also an educator (six years in the classroom and this will be my third year as a librarian) and your videos just spark my joy and excitement to get back to school every year. Sometimes I overbuy things for school (I’m working on it), and when I have bins or decor that I decide not to use the next year I feel bad. But all the time I’ll find they I need something I already have and I can give it another life a purpose. I noticed that your color paper bins that use to designate student groups, you are now using those for curriculum organization. I just love that. Also, color coordinating just makes my whole heart happy. Thanks for you videos and inspiration!!!

[@drellis1978]

Just my 2 cents...maybe switch the aid's desk with the pod of four desks This will give each of you a side of the room to give you your own space as well as helping to keep the goofing off to a minimum Just a thought!!

[@juliatamalo7916]

This is the first time I see your daughter. How nice and adorable to wait patiently for mommy finishing work 👍🏻Thank you, Shelley. God bless you abundantly 🙏🏻🎉

[@lizchapman5250]

I’ve worked in classes like that and putting at least one older student at each pod as kind of a team leader really helped some of those problems. Students in the older grade feel important and accountable and behaved better.

[@janetamato9210]

One idea whenever I taught a combination class I used two different colored dots on their name tags to remind myself who was in first and who was in second until I memorized it. Also we have a sofa and the kiddos love sitting and reading or working on it. Made it homey and comfortable ❤. Love your vlogs! I hope you have a wonderful year! ❤

[@sheilasmarts6121]

😮 When you slid that white board and opened up more cabinet space...🤯❤ My current school building is 60 years old and it shows. Thanks for another great video. New Subscriber 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@amymarcial6812]

I’m teaching a 2/3 combo as well for the first time this year so I’m looking forward to following along with you!!!

[@teacherof20]

@amymarcial6812 I am so curious about how it'll work. It seems like an interesting idea, but am eager to know how it works day to day! Best wishes to you!

[@jomeek4067]

Oh my goodness, what a cutie!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@Jessohmyohmy]

You should do a podcast. I could listen to you all day!

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@Jessohmyohmy awww that’s so sweet thank you!

[@enasialee9087]

@@EarlyEDventuressame! I love that you talk fast. It’s literally perfect.

[@BrianByrer]

So jealous of the desks on wheels. I skipped my workout the other day after getting my classroom desks arranged because I was so tired and sore from the lifting. Lol

[@vossycatbarbaral4855]

I’m so envious of your built in storage. I have 2 cabinets.

[@peacelove1205]

I am so jealous of all your storage!!

[@teacherof20]

I am so curious to know how your year goes. I've never heard of 2nd and 3rd grades in one class! Have a great year and enjoy your sweet 6 month baby girl!! She's precious!! They grow so fast!! 💖💖💖

[@seren8991]

I like the area for anchor charts or art display . You can always use magnetic tape on the wall. Just an idea.

[@sararf1021]

Hi! Thank you for sharing your journey! Just a suggestion, I would place the 2nd graders in the front groups instead of the back. Since they are younger and may be less independent than the 3rd graders. I taught a 4th/5th combo early in my career and it was helpful to place the younger ones closer. I've been teaching in 2nd grade for 14 years since the combo class. Good luck to you! Combo is not easy, but you are super organized so that definitely helps! Try to do as much as you can together (where ever the standards overlap).

[@Heyu7her3]

Interesting! I've put my needier students requiring a separate curriculum in the back. That way, I wouldn't be blocking the other students & since they'd be preoccupied I'd also have a good reason to turn my back to them 😅

[@ksking4246]

Your daughter is so stinkin' adorable! I really like your classroom setup videos. They help me think my own classroom layout through. I'm curious...what does your district say about you not using the curriculum...the one you said you have to have in your room but will just store away? What subject is it for? Do any of the teachers in your district use it? One last thing. I can't wait to watch your videos as you go through this year. I'm anxious to see how you manage a grade level combo. I've never had to do that and can't wait to see how it all works. You'll make it great for your kiddos! Have a wonderful school year.

[@nickandlauren99]

I noticed that your blue and green themed bins from 6th grade, really popped when compared to the gray and white around the room, curious to see if you return to the cute green blue theme

[@malissac7966]

I always start with layout as well.

[@MsBrandyDanielle]

New here🙋🏻‍♀️ thanks for sharing your setup, as a first time teacher it’s been helpful to learn from veterans like you. Ps- you remind me of Tara Henderson, anyone ever told you that? Yall are great at vlogging :)

[@EarlyEDventures]

Never! I have no idea who she is lol

[@kristenlaughlin4510]

I always look forward to your videos. Btw, you look amazing as always! I would have never guessed you have 3 kids. 😊

[@user-qb5dd6lq2p]

SoCal kinder teacher here!! I'd love a sit down talking video, probably once the year actually begins, explaining in detail your combo class...I have soo many questions lol! Are they high 2nd graders/low 3rd graders? Are you really expected to get through completely separate curriculums in the same amount of time? Can parents opt their child out of the combo? What parts of your day will be whole group? :)

[@EarlyEDventures]

The previous years teachers hand pick the kids for the combo. They put kids in the combo that are at or above grade level as well as have a strong ability to work independently. I am never expected to "get through the curriculum". Our district is pretty great about giving teachers autonomy to teach the standards how they see fit. Focusing more on standards than curriculum. Parents cannot opt out of a combo, and I don't know why they would! I will teach writing 100% whole group, but everything else separately in chunks. I am filming a whole video about my schedule and how I plan to do this, stay tuned!

[@amyhall7089]

YOU are the teacher I discovered during Covid that got me obsessed with classroom set-up videos!! Yours are my favorite! Love the arrangement! What’s the thinking behind a 2nd/3rd combo?

[@EarlyEDventures]

I’m excited! I’m also posting a video about all my thoughts shortly 😜

[@joannemcgough5469]

Wow. SUPER MOM. I remember those days and it's a tough balance. Odd question, but where did you purchase your cube seats under the small group table? Thanks for sharing!!!

[@EarlyEDventures]

Our district provided those!

[@Belushi87]

when i was in my 5/6 split class, the desks were in rows. my grade was in two rows and the 5th graders were in the other rows. i think it was about 5 or 6 desks across and 5 or 6 desks down.

[@marciedge4938]

You have great furniture. I still have crusty old wooden desks that don't match. Carpeted room and nothing has wheels to roll.

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@marciedge4938 our school just went through a huge remodel and everyone got all new furniture as part of it

[@catworld8119]

Your daughter is so cute! I love her outfit. What did you name her? It's a blessing so much of your classroom furniture is on wheels. Being able to roll it instead of dragging it makes redesigning the setup somewhat easier.

[@EarlyEDventures]

Thank you! Her name is Blaise.

[@victoriaLL345]

Looks great!

[@LARPeratorsAnonymous]

Omg, like the best content on KZbin, Like, evveerrrrr! 😘😘

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@LARPeratorsAnonymous 😂

[@bhopeful8275]

Great ideas!

[@PoolaLoolaToola]

get some sort of tension rod or towel rod and large binder rings to hang anchor charts

[@kassyvlogs1651]

Yay!! So excited for these vlogs!!!

[@Oliveyourmoney]

Do you know how many students you will have? Love your content!

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@Oliveyourmoney yes! 16 third graders and 10 second graders

[@jovan9148]

❤❤goddess❤❤

[@LivingLifeInTexas1836]

Idea… what if you turned your teacher desk and put it on the wall… then move your U table in that space? It’ll open more floor space. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I got rid of my teacher desk YEARS ago because they take up space and I just wanted space. I don’t miss it because I never used it. Just an idea!

[@mvallance4590]

I"m just wondering where you got your stools/seats for your U or small group table?

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@mvallance4590 our district provided them

[@christineshen8358]

As someone considering becoming an educator what is the purpose of combo classrooms? Is it more beneficial than classrooms with children in one grade? I never experienced combo classrooms growing up so I am wondering.

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@christineshen8358 it’s all about student enrollment numbers. Since it’s a public school, any kids living in the zone for my school are guaranteed a seat. There are X amount of 3rd graders total and X amount of 2nd graders enrolled. A combo happens when classes are being made and there aren’t enough of one grade level to make up a whole class. Hope that helps!

[@christineshen8358]

Never mind you basically answered this question for another comment.😅

[@shanicechristiani829]

Maybe smaller groups in the front and maybe larger groups towards the back

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@shanicechristiani829 I like the way it is at the end 🥰

[@codykiefer4504]

Question: Where do you place the kids backpacks/lunch boxes?

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@codykiefer4504 there are hooks outside the door!

[@sewonsister]

I want wheels on my classroom furniture! Lucky duck.

[@gaellegoutain1286]

Hello! I don't remember if you said it, but did you choose to teach the combo class this year or did they just impose it on you?

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@gaellegoutain1286 I chose it! I explain it in depth in my “switch grade levels” video 😊

[@gaellegoutain1286]

@@EarlyEDventures Sorry, I must have missed this one.

[@absolutelyamazingteachers]

How does 2/3 classes work with curriculum and centers?

[@savagegrant98]

What you have a combo of 2nd/3rd graders I’ve never heard of that!! How does it work?

[@EarlyEDventures]

it’s all about student enrollment numbers. Since it’s a public school, any kids living in the zone for my school are guaranteed a seat. There are X amount of 3rd graders total and X amount of 2nd graders enrolled. A combo happens when classes are being made and there aren’t enough of one grade level to make up a whole class. I will teach both grades

[@swinapatel9310]

How many studnet are you going to have sit at the kidney table for small group ? You can fit one chair next to you if you want to ? Please answer

[@EarlyEDventures]

Not sure yet...depends. Usually 6ish

[@Heyu7her3]

Do you get paid more for teaching two grades at once? I've heard of this done decades ago at pilot schools, but not today

[@natalieseville4534]

Do you have a link to your “Don’t Stop Until You’re Proud” letters? I was trying to make my own in Google Slides and couldn’t figure out sizing and the best font to use, lol

[@EarlyEDventures]

I don't unfortunately. I made them on the fly last year on my cricut. I made them right in the cricut design program.

[@MrYoTeach]

BTW I’m also teaching a 2/3 combo.

[@victoriac9828]

What’s the purpose of a 2/3 combo? Is it for 2nd graders who are extremely gifted or for the 3rd graders who need more support or both? I’ve never seen a combo class done personally; only heard about it.

[@EarlyEDventures]

it’s all about student enrollment numbers. Since it’s a public school, any kids living in the zone for my school are guaranteed a seat. There are X amount of 3rd graders total and X amount of 2nd graders enrolled. A combo happens when classes are being made and there aren’t enough of one grade level to make up a whole class. The previous years teachers hand pick the kids for the combo. They put kids in the combo that are at or above grade level as well as have a strong ability to work independently.

[@dannimack1020]

Thank goodness your desks are rectangles! The triangle ones were a nightmare

[@dianaguzman1447]

How do you manage groups with a chatty group? I tried pods last year and giving them table points, but I found that if that one student was chatty and distracting the others it wasn’t fair to the rest of the kids at that table. Any advice?

[@EarlyEDventures]

high expectations and consistent follow through on consequences. I give kids three chances. By the third chance they are filling out a letter of apology that gets emailed home. If they can't figure it out I have them call their parents at recess to explain why they are so chatty,

[@cassityedwards7655]

What if you put your aids desk in front of yours so that you would be facing each other if you were to sit at the same time? That way the student desks have more room.

[@EarlyEDventures]

I have a couch right there :)

[@mrscarmicalclassroom]

I am so curious why your school does combo classes. Mine doesn't. Is it by academic level, due to numbers, something else?

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@mrscarmicalclassroom student enrollment numbers

[@MirandaJarvis]

What’s the rationale for the 2/3 combo?

[@EarlyEDventures]

it’s all about student enrollment numbers. Since it’s a public school, any kids living in the zone for my school are guaranteed a seat. There are X amount of 3rd graders total and X amount of 2nd graders enrolled. A combo happens when classes are being made and there aren’t enough of one grade level to make up a whole class.

[@Katrina-Russell]

What if you put your second graders in the front of the room and your third graders in the back of the room

[@EarlyEDventures]

I doesn't really matter who is in front and who is in back. The learning rarely happens at the desks...that is for independent work mostly

[@sofiakarim2978]

❤❤

[@anitoee]

I think I would put your side table by the exit door so there’s two of you opposite of each other and it’ll give some space on that side of the room where you have the small group table😊

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@anitoee I don’t like blocking the door, and there isn’t any more room over there!

[@anitoee]

@@EarlyEDventures I see I meant like where the group of four is! But I get it

[@MrYoTeach]

I wonder why we can’t watch with PIP?

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@MrYoTeach what?

[@MrYoTeach]

@@EarlyEDventurespicture in picture isn’t working on my iPhone.

[@danielasaffian7340]

Hi, I would like to gift your ebook classroom setup to another teacher. Let me know if this is possible and how I can gift it. Thanks for your KZbin videos and for sharing all the great tips, tricks and ideas for teaching 😊

[@EarlyEDventures]

Once you purchase it, you can put in the email you’d like it to be sent to!

[@tylerjohnson2315]

First

[@marylambert8870]

When is your first day of school?

[@EarlyEDventures]

@@marylambert8870 August 15