FIRST WEEK OF BEING A FIRST YEAR TEACHER! | Elementary in the Mitten

[@pattycheeks1]

Have you tried the plant kindness activity? You place two plants across the room from each other the children tell the plant something negative and to the other plant something positive and the plants start showing how that affects them.

[@MalinNora]

Wait , does that actually have an effect on the plants?:O

[@pattycheeks1]

MalinNora yes they start to die while the other one gets so pretty. I do this with my preschoolers

[@haro1002]

@@pattycheeks1 lol u probably watered vinegar to the plants that received negative comments

[@yourmother8290]

Haro Well you just don’t take care of the other, i do this with the kids i babysit. It teaches them the affect of negativity and they’ve become more kind to each other.

[@Sprouting-Seeds]

You make such a great teacher & LOVE how you take time to genuinely thank people for the contributions they made to your classroom. Your goodness is reflected through the way you speak..your students are lucky!

[@randymortensen9938]

I’m glad you had a great first week of school with your students, especially as a first year teacher. I’m sure you were extremely nervous meeting the kids, the parents, and of course starting the school year. Your classroom looks awesome. I’ve only seen a few of your videos as I am a fairly new subscriber, but I can tell that you would be a wonderful teacher Kim and I wish I had you as a teacher when I was in school. I’m looking forward to watching the videos you upload as the school year goes on, as well as watching more of the videos you have already uploaded.

[@bluebirdlanecreations7455]

You have such a beautiful heart! As a fellow educator, it does my heart good to see someone so committed to this profession. God bless!

[@candicemariebeadco]

Thank you for sharing your experience and teaching life on this channel.

[@ChronicReader]

I am glad you are aware of the socioeconomic differences your students will see in the future. I went to title 1 schools were two thirds were on free and reduced lunch, but my high school was right next to a neighborhood full of million dollar plus homes. Going from seeing classmates in old mobiles and RVs to classmates who’s parents are in the market for a private plane was a huge culture shock Inwas definitely not prepared for. I ended up not even participating in a group project once because the teacher announced groups and then had as meet in the library in the second week of school, and it was full of students I was afraid would judge me so I just sat at a table alone and read.

[@julieford3340]

I am in school to become a teacher for preschool-third grade and I love watching videos that give me an idea of what to expect. You have done an incredible job preparing yourself for this job and are a great inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

[@victoriaLL345]

Glad that your room was able to be like that of a seasoned teacher. The first year can be rough and classroom environment is important. Don't listen to the critics. It takes a village to build a classroom worth being in. Happy 1st week!

[@eileenkds3630]

Can you make a video maybe on how you make things in powerpoint, like how do you do the different sizes in ppt? I can't seem to figure that out..

[@ashleycloud1567]

I’m so glad you had a good first week! I look forward to seeing more vlogs from you throughout the year 💕

[@bab1292]

Hearing you talk about your kiddos makes me so happy.

[@vanessam3714]

Oh my goodness, you are so welcome! I am glad that you enjoyed your gifts :). Also, so glad to hear that your first week went well! I was constantly checking back to see if you have uploaded anything because I was so curious to know. Continue being amazing

[@taylermramirez]

Watch for lice on those pillows! Classroom looks great.

[@breannedixon9712]

Hereismytwocents2011 Yep. Although ive noticed a ton of schools being more way cautious these days. My baby’s sister classmate got lice, and was aloud out of school for 2 weeks. No one else ended up with it luckily.

[@lindzbinz77]

Classroom management as a first year teacher! I am a first year teacher and am having a hard time.

[@lashya697]

lindzbinz77 me too!!!

[@readsandeats2263]

What a wonderful looking classroom. So glad your first week went well.

[@ErikaLynn97]

I"m so proud of you!

[@brittnybrittny94]

Love your room! I’m also a first year teacher, but in 5th grade!! I do ELA and see we have similar tastes in our room decor and library! Looking forward to seeing more vlogs!! Also that’s crazy you have 17 kids, I have three blocks of 27!

[@katiesnider9212]

17 students?? I wish I had 17, I have 32!

[@henryprokop9170]

Question for your Q&A. What reading program do you currently use? How do you plan to teach reading? We have no books or reading program and I need to create units and lessons alone and I'm struggling.

[@brennalynn7774]

your classroom is perfect!!! i hope you had a good first year teaching!!

[@celiaramirez591]

your bookmarks are so cute! your students are so lucky to have you! good luck this school year!

[@theteacherreader]

Can you make those bookmarks and alphabet signs a tpt product? They are great!

[@alexandra6613]

i was thinking about you today and wondered how your first day went.. and i came on after work just to see you posted a video!! 😊🙌

[@hannahc2836]

Aww, I loved this! Glad you're enjoying it, and really happy that the kids are enjoying the books! That put a big smile on my face :D

[@KaitlynGraley]

Hey Kim, I am who sent you the long note about donating lovally too. I did send one log pillow, but there should be a second package coming that would not let me add notes. They are the pillow cases from your wish list. I hope teaching is going well! I just shared your video with a coworker and she said she had to follow you on instagram! We look forward to your future content!

[@mhesterfsus]

If you are having trouble keeping stuff up on your walls try mavolus tape it works great for cinder block wall. I use either it or hot glue

[@kiax7147]

Did the parents love your classroom? What would you change about the classroom? Thank you for being the best teacher you can be.

[@meganwells9781]

Love your channel I’m gonna graduate from my university next spring for Early Childhood with my ESL endorsement and you are such an inspiration for me!😊

[@amandalouise145]

The yoga ball thing made me laugh, I’m imagining you with a room full of kids sat bouncing on a ball by the end of next week 😂

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

I’m a third grade teacher. I’ve taught for the last 15 years. I am not sure if I have seen any of your videos before but I’m all about collabing with teachers on KZbin. Have a great day :)

[@TheMsShopaholic]

Hi Kim! Hope your year started off fantastic! Love seeing all your videos, I have been watching since the beginning. I have been wanting to donate but I haven’t had the financial opportunity to be able to.

[@lisafurubotten9713]

Love the bookmarks! Are they on TPT?

[@hannamoreno7704]

I LOVE your classroom library. How did you get so many books your first year?

[@Looberbear17]

Beautiful classroom! I just started my second year of teaching kindergarten! Do you think you could do a video of how you make your abc signs and bookmarks,etc on powerpoint? Thanks for sharing your room!

[@livetoDIG]

Do you guys use FPC? We just got it! I'm loving it so far!!

[@jaimebh30]

The classroom looks great! I am so glad your kids appreciate your big library. Do you want to teach other levels in elementary? Do you and Chris want to have kids?

[@kelsieandsophie6452]

I am going into elementary ed for teaching when I start college and I also live in the mitten!! Your room is cute! What grade do you teach?

[@espedragonluvr]

Shame on those people who don’t like that you’re asking for support! They obviously aren’t teachers and don’t know what it’s like! Aaaaaaand omg 17 kiddos??!! That’s amazing 😱☺️ I was at 30 all year!

[@veenmuhsen3444]

Where did you get your wow work paper ? :) I love the wood

[@Sunshine70855]

Hey Kim, I sent you a bunch of books and I'm just wondering if you got them. The last one said it arrived on the 29th of August. There was a bunch of judy blume books, wayside school collection, and harriet the spy.

[@madelinebeck7554]

Where did you get your ASL alphabet??

[@Krissy331]

Questions for the Q&A Did you always know that you wanted to be a teacher? Are you enjoying your first year so far?

[@tracypatiu466]

I love your make up 😍

[@psychofoodseeker848]

Which subject did you complete your bachelor?

[@daisy.booktok]

Here in NJ they don't teach cursive at schools anymore. (That's what I've been told by other moms. My son just started kinder so not sure how true this is.)

[@ej3016]

I’m in Ontario, Canada about 2 hrs from Toronto and I’ve heard that as of this September cursive will no longer be taught - what a shame - it’s about more than “joined up writing” - it’s one of the big skills that kids learn early on - without cursive how will there be “signatures” - I was in grade 4 back in the late 1960’s so don’t always understand choices school boards are making 🤔

[@subrinaally3]

I want to double major in Secondary Education & Teaching, and Biology.. do you know any colleges I should look into for this?

[@Haileyb613]

I just happened to see your comment, but I would recommend looking into liberal arts colleges! It's much easier to double major, especially between subject areas that aren't necessarily part of the same "college." At big state schools, sometimes there are restrictions, like both your majors must be within the college of fine arts, or the college of humanities, etc. That's less likely to be true at a liberal arts college, and you're more likely to be surrounded by other people who are double majors as well. I went to Denison University and knew only a handful of people who only had one major!

[@cassienelson8933]

Currently reading my “get to know me” that my students filled out. Trying to keep my head above water as well! You’ve got this Kim! Those kids are extremely lucky to have you❤️

[@tinglelingaling6]

Never ever let people make you feel bad about asking for help for the kids. I have teacher friends and they are all type A personalities. Not afraid to ask for help and always there to give it. Shame on that person for saying that. You keep asking for help.

[@lashya697]

How could anyone give you a thumbs down!????? That is beyond crazy! Anyway I loved this video! I try to watch them all Hahahha :D I have pillows too and for the lice I take them to wash them often hahaha :)

[@alibhg3063]

I just started watching your videos and you seem so nice and positive! I love reading and like giving book recommendations, if you want a good cultural book, check out This is How we Do It by Matt LaMothe. It has great illustrations and descriptions about life in other countries, a kid's daily life. So good! I loved looking through it. I work at a place with books and know some of the popular ones kids like. A lot of them love the Princess Black series by Shannon Hale and Mercy Watson by Kate Dicamillo. Do you have a PO Box? Might be able to get some free ones if they get rid of any! Definitely good to have a variety when there are kids at different reading levels. The Kratt Brothers also have a series called Wild Kratts in books the non-fiction readers. Hope the school year is going well!

[@Jennheart88]

How old are you?

[@Brittpink21]

I’m mind blown that you don’t have AC in your class :( did I miss that explanation? Crazy. It gets so hot I can’t even imagine how 18 bodies in a class could deal with it. You are so wonderful!!!

[@clairesimoneaux1632]

Just a head's up, your bookmarks should have had an apostrophe s after your name...

[@jenn6606]

If you set up a go fund me for a classroom ac unit I would happily donate!