Classroom Tour 2017-2018

[@AJ-hz3tx]

As an elementary librarian I say THANK YOU for utilizing the library. You will be amazed at how much more excited the students will be when they get free choices in what they read. One thing I really like is if the teacher shoots me an e-mail the day before they come in and tell me something their kids are struggling with so that I can incorporate that particular skill or subject matter in the lesson. The data shows that classes who utilize the library (and the librarian!) on a consistent basis score higher on standardized testing and increase reading levels faster than those that do not.

[@jacobgibson6046]

As a rising male elementary educator in Kentucky, thank you for posting a male's perspective on teaching... Watching your vlogs makes it more comforting to know that elementary education doesn't have to fit any one type of mold, especially for men. Subscribed! Keep on man!

[@sovereigneats]

Call them super power skill box... lol love your room and the fact that your supportive mate is so involved.

[@KyleThain]

Thanks for the idea! Yeah my wife is really supportive and she helps me a lot!

[@shanaalove]

I love how he mentioned the fluorescent lights, I always found in school , even up into high school, that the fluorescent lights always really bothered me and made it hard to focus! I wish more teachers did the same thing he does with his own lighting, very smart idea!

[@essentiallycreative]

Awesome classroom. I only noticed male superheroes. There are some super cool female superheroes as well or even Jedi. It is important to include some female superheroes as well so that the classroom is focused on both the girls and the boys. Looking forward to more videos with great teaching ideas.

[@KyleThain]

+essentiallycreative you are very right! I'm going to call my girls line for the hallway the wonder woman line! I should get some wonder woman stuff as well as black widow and Star Wars. Thanks for the feedback 😊

[@spookydeer3700]

cindybin2001 haha you obviously live under a rock because you are an outdated sexist. it's 2017, saying ASS isn't "unladylike". having tattoos doesn't make you a bad person. you are the one setting a bad example for children saying they have to be perfect and can't have an independance. girls should know that they can be kick-ass too. and you are saying if a woman has a tattoo only "bad" men will be attracted to her. you fithy sexist

[@ydye100]

cindybin2001 Cindy please shut up adults can use whatever language they want they are adults for fucks sake

[@KyleThain]

I blocked her lol it was getting weird

[@LittleSugar4]

I wish you were my teacher when I was a little kid 😭

[@irianacorona9993]

cindybin2001 it's 2017 lady. A new age where people have tattoos most of students parents probably have them. And coffee? Really?! What is so bad about coffee

[@adriana0vargas]

cindybin2001 stick to playing with your toys and baby dolls .. quit trying to rub your opinions on the Bible on others no one cares.

[@LittleSugar4]

cindybin2001 It doesn't matter what he looks like and what his girlfriend does, people have life's outside of religion. Besides I'm currently a student and I've had experience with many different teachers ,the best types of teachers act like him and make learning fun and interesting. And you may not think I'm right but most teachers drink coffee, and a lot of them have tattoos though you may not see the tattoos doesn't mean they don't have them. You have the right to have your own opinion and beliefs but when your bashing someone from being themselves you shouldn't say it

[@YellowsGaming]

cindybin2001 There's 11 year olds drinking coffee!! He's an actual grown man. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's wrong . Share your opinion in a nicer way please.

[@LittleSugar4]

cindybin2001 Don't respond if your done. No one cares about your opinion if you haven't noticed. Not everyone is Mormon so we don't need your input in what's right and wrong. People will be themselves and if they want to have tattoos they can, if they want to drink coffee than can. Please take your hate somewhere else please thank you ❤️ Oh and BTW if your commenting over and over about your kids, then stop spreading hate and go be a mother. You won't want your kids with a mother like that 😉😘

[@sabs016]

So refreshing to see a teacher who leaves space on the bulletin boards for student work! Yay!

[@rileysmith1314]

The cape is GENIUS! I need one for my own kinder classroom.

[@zheiladschmidle2064]

This is the first classroom that is not cluttered full of what the teacher likes. Love that you include the kiddos in the decorating of the class. My boys hate going into super girly classrooms where everything is pink and good vibes. 😆

[@amyg9589]

Love the bookshelf of books for birthday gifts. Not everyone has books at home. Great job, teacher!

[@vero7852]

This was my first time visiting your channel and I must say you must be the most "funnest" kindergarten teacher ever!!!! How long have you been teaching? I really enjoyed your classroom tour and I will be subscribing to your weekly vlogs of what its like to be a teacher for a year. I would love to see how your experience compares to my experience. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@nataliev4988]

cindybin2001 his tattoos and his ability to be a good teacher have literally nothing to do with each other. As for using his real name.. I don't think he needs your "scolding". I'm sure he knows how to be safe on the internet considering he is a grown man lol. You shouldn't go judging someone on there appearance because I'm sure he is a great teacher.

[@vero7852]

cindybin2001.... first of all no it doesn't bother me that he and his wife have tattoos. Who cares?!? That doesn't take away from his ability to teach!!! And as for my name...... it's none of your business if I use my real name or not. If this is what I want to be known as then that's my prerogative! Maybe you've received many death threats because of all your negative comments and your awful criticism!!! Stop being so damn judgmental and negative!!! Go spew your negativity elsewhere!!! We're here to encourage each other and build each other up!!! Not to criticize!!!! So go scratch!!!!

[@jessicamironyuk8785]

STOP COMMENTING ON EVERYONE'S COMMENTS.

[@Sotehuti]

cindybin2001 they probably have some type of way to protect themselves. Also I don't know if these threats are real, but if they are, you should report them and then stop commenting on "pot smokers". Tattoos are fine as long as they do not bother people too much. You can't please everyone body. Piercings, honestly lady. If you wear earrings then you have piercings. Alcohol can be helped, you don't need to put people down because of something they might need help on. Profanity is going to happen anyway, I don't care if your life depended on it, people are going to curse. And people don't 'accuse' you of doing anything, they are only speaking the truth. You can't really judge a person because they drink, not until you know why they did it. Somebody could have found out their boyfriend or girlfriend cheated on them, and they didn't know what to do. They turned to drinking because they had no one to rely on except their then boyfriend/girlfriend. Like they say 'stuff happens'. Out of respect for your no profanities rule, I said that without saying a curse word. Please continue on with your life happy, but know that some things can't be judged until the reason becomes known. Respect people and their decisions. Thank you😁😁😁😁

[@shereen7487]

Great classroom!! I love the superhero theme. Any chance of including some kick ass female superheroes? :D Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Black Widow and Barbara Gordon come to mind.

[@emmaf5427]

I just suggested the same thing and saw your comment! And Catwoman is awesome too..! So important to reinforce for young girls that they are also kick-ass.

[@whoaitscaseybby]

cindybin2001 Nobody "scolded" this man based solely on his tattoos based off the fact that we are all (with the exception of you, apparently) mature enough to recognize that they don't effect one's level of teaching. We were also taught how to mind our own business and how to respect one another - something this incredible teacher will surely implement within his classroom - tatted or not! Here's a suggestion, stop being such an ASS!

[@jessicamironyuk8785]

chill wth. Tattoos don't automatically make someone a bad person? Kids lose interest in things pretty quick. Like maybe one day theyd think "wow I wanna have tattoos just like my teacher" and the next day they might decide against it.

[@rachelh988]

@cindybin2001 - thanks for a good chuckle! I don't know where the convo started about tattoos (?) but I think his tattoos are cool and it's perfectly fine for teachers to have tattoos, piercings, body mods etc. in 2017 as it's the content of their character and quality of their teaching that are important. About the kick-ass comment... here are some UrbanDic definitions of kick-ass: 'if something's kick ass, its really cool. Great! As in it kicks the ass of all else' and 'something that's really incredibly awesome'. Tbh, I think girls (just like boys) are really incredibly awesome, which is why it would be great to have one or two female superheroes representing that. I'm guessing that you're offended by the word 'ass' - I'm also guessing that you've never taught teenagers :'D

[@kendallringo4488]

not everyone has the same opinion as you! all parents have different rules about having tattoos and piercings. and just because someone has them doesn't mean that they won't attract great people. I am a straight A student but still have many piercings. and my parents encourage me to get tattoos when i am of age because they want me to feel comfortable expressing myself. didn't anyone ever tell you that if you don't have something nice to say then don't say it at all? jeez i can only imagine the type of people that raised you.

[@mollybea1089]

I love how everything is set up and it’s not too much. And I also love that you promote sharing, and developing the classroom as the year goes on. This helped me a lot as someone who is considering to become an elementary school educator!!

[@Tejadajessenia]

I showed my 16 year old son ur video and his exact words "if i hadn't had such a great teacher I would have liked to have this guy my teacher". Granted he thought you taught 3rd grade, but i have to agree, ur passion and thought for every detail really places your heart on your sleeve for what you do. 🙌🙌🙌

[@ForTeachersChannel]

Your classroom is fantastic! I love the bright, airy space. I also love the promotion of sharing equipment. It’s great that you’re sharing so much positivity. I bet the kids love learning with you! ☺️

[@BellaBoosLunches]

Wow! You seem so passionate about teaching. It's my first time here and I had to sub. You had me cracking up. I love how you explained how you teach. What lucky kids.

[@savb8756]

You're such a kindhearted teacher. i am so glad that kids have the experiance to have you as a teacher! i also love the effort that you put into your class room for you're kids school year. you're extremely creative and easy going! keep up the good work.

[@forgottencoffee]

You have soo much energy! I bet the kids love it

[@redrockasrama7215]

Gorgeous classroom. Glad you are blessed with all the supplies! Your students are very fortunate.

[@KafoopleLand]

Greta job Kyle! I love the fun, bright colours; love the super hero theme and the "Mr Thain"letters! What about calling them "mission" boxes. ... or "adventure" boxes. You could tell the kids to go work on their missions /adventures/ challenges ...

[@KyleThain]

That is a great idea, it makes them sound more fun to do!

[@leanyland8933]

The work box area could be " the launch area ". Or the command center.

[@KyleThain]

+Lea Nyland nice, I like it!

[@kinga6783]

I love your approach to teaching and the well thought out class room set up. I wish my daughter's teachers were half as creative as you. Good job !

[@racquelilopez]

Totally agree about the lighting! Natural light is the best

[@KyleThain]

It is so much more calming in my opinion!

[@eisbarbusy]

Classroom looks great. Love the primary colors and all the superhero stuff. I appreciate your enthusiasm:)

[@sarahdyce4476]

What a great and enthusiastic teacher!

[@rockingdanteachingman]

Nice Jedi Moves Kyle. Classroom looks great! Thanks for walking through your setup. You blog intro is great. I look forward to your live blog! Well done!

[@carolinewillow1081]

This is literally so cute. Love the effort- yes male teachers!!!!!!

[@maralbn4861]

I've been binge watching classroom toes and the others were so Jam packed so I love your classroom. I wish I had a teacher like you in first grade

[@elizabethgreenwood7847]

Oooh I just love the "prove it" board. I'm big on kids tracking their own progress, and that makes data collection so much easier for you! Great idea!

[@KyleThain]

Thanks, I started using it last year and my students loved putting a sticker on when they mastered a skill!

[@SimplySarahMarie]

You could call you work boxes your "Mission Assignments" :-)

[@Valentina-ui8lh]

Oh my a marvel theme classroom I love it! So organized and color coordinated

[@karynpackard5554]

“There’s a Monster At the End Of This Book!” was one of my favorite books as a kid. Nice to see it in your library.

[@positivelypre-k4877]

Looking forward to the year in the life of a teacher weekly vlogs. I also appreciate that you're doing it after contracted hours.

[@noreallyimactually18]

Bringing a Wii into the classroom? Friggin brilliant. What a cool indoor recess idea. I love your enthusiasm!

[@KyleThain]

Thank you, I am pretty pumped about this school year!

[@suzanneofthesouthernisles1224]

Love what you're doing - it's NOT annoying like so many other blogs. Have a fun year ahead!

[@kelseylankford5863]

I love that book! It had a lot of great tips and tricks! I teach kindergarten in South Carolina and I have an assistant. I don't know how you can survive without one. However, I do have 22 kids right now. I completely agree with your outlook about small group! It's the most important thing to me in the classroom. Guided reading is my favorite time of the day!

[@DarinNakakihara]

Your room is awesome!!!! "You see this shelf? It used to have stuff on it, now it does not." Hahahaha. I want my kids to be in your class, Mr. Thain!

[@lealou1092]

Came here from A Classroom Diva! Your classroom is huge! I love how organized and minimalistic you are. I want to do the same and try to be "eco friendly" by buying things I can reuse year to year. Great video! I put the book on my Amazon teacher wish list. There is also a 2.0 version! I am excited to see all your videos!

[@lolo-wy1cl]

i plan on being a teacher when i get older, (i'm going on a junior in highschool.) and watching this is opening my eyes for what grades i want to teach. i always thought i wanted to teach elementary, but once i got into high school i thought i was dead set on teaching high school kids, and then watching this makes me want to teach smaller kiddos, i'm just SO all over the place lol. but this was super fun to watch and makes me want to be like you lol!

[@sweetpeas8782]

I'm envious of your floor!

[@jessm7130]

This is the coolest. Seriously.

[@rachellynmara]

I've been binge watching these classroom tour videos and randomly found your video. I was so surprised to see the bgsu shirt. I go there! Love you're classroom:)

[@rachellynmara]

Wow *your

[@KyleThain]

+1dforeverrlr that's awesome BGSU is a really good school for teaching! My sister goes there!

[@ashleyabbott5653]

WOW!! you just blew me away!! First year "teaching" in third grade this year. Have subbed long term and homeschooled my kids for two years! This was so inspirational especially your "lack" of your library! Because I am a sucker for books but this made so much sense! WE have a large library so why have it in the classroom?! THank you!!

[@Jessiemadanat]

Thanks for the book recommendation! I never heard of it I just borrowed it from the library

[@malloriebrown1413]

Wow!! Where were you when I was little, Thanks for being a great teacher making learning fun you rock!

[@micahsmith212]

These are awesome and inspirational please keep them coming! Best stuff Ive seen on the internet and youtube so far!!!!

[@lilorenae5206]

I luv the superhero theme in your classroom !

[@KyleThain]

Thank you, I find it really helps my boy students engage with learning!

[@JennuineTeaching]

I love how organized your room is. I try to stay organized throughout the year, but I need to downsize and get rid of things I never use. Your tip about the bathroom is so true. My first year in kindergarten there was a boy in there for 20 mins!! I knocked on the door a few times to see if he was okay. Then I realized he spent 10 of those minutes playing a puzzle!!! I had stored extra supplies in there because in 2nd it was okay. Not the same for kindergarten. 😂

[@mkennedy6405]

Awesome classroom! I love the superhero theme!

[@Graytheslay]

My 7th grade home room teacher is just like you! Although he is very strict he is awesome! He basically runs the school! I am so excited!

[@ajastric4578]

This teacher is pretty awesome ! Seriously making me wanna become a teacher more and more . I'm currently 25 and thinking I'm too old to go back and get things done to become a great teacher !! Im doing it !!!! 🙌🏾💖

[@smr0734]

Indoor recess=go noodle! It will give you life 😁 great job on the class! Finally an early educator who also appreciates minimalism!

[@thekristenken]

Love the classroom. We call our work boxes "busy boxes."

[@BlackKaida]

First video I've watched of yours! Love you personality! Great energy... I would have LOVED to have you as my 'teach'!

[@AhappyteacherAtruestory]

I like your classroom. It's simple and well organized. We can see that you want your students to improve. And it's where I'm jealous. I've got more than 250 students and I can't put their pictures on the wall or create this group atmosphere (I'm not sure if I'm clear). :) Waiting for tomorrow already! À bientôt!

[@jenxbobaplaysroblox4475]

I love your classroom

[@KateMDA2011]

You're my new favourite teacher vlogger!

[@nattyrf511]

Kate Hallett , mine too, by faaaaaaaar.lol

[@mtr8630]

My son would love your class...you seem so passionate and uplifting, totally the vibe my kiddo looks for. Hello from California. New subscriber:)

[@zoeayton3924]

Really enjoyed this! You have an amazing classroom

[@bonniesavard8055]

Maybe Tackle box? I really like mission box though

[@KyleThain]

I think I am going with mission box! My students will feel like they are completing something really important!

[@ibyl]

Awesome class organization! I am glad I found your video. I teach 7th grade. I look forward to checking out your previous and upcoming Centers video.

[@KyleThain]

Thank you!

[@nataliebeech4289]

Just found your channel! what an inspiration, the kids in your class are going to have an amazing year. Can't wait to watch along from New Zealand! I hadn't heard of the book you mentioned either so thanks for the tip!

[@stephaniegoodson1276]

You are a great teacher and I wish my kindergarten teacher was like you! :)

[@wassha09]

As a guy, you really make teaching kindergarten very appealing. When I eventually get my first teaching job, maybe that could be a grade to look for. But unfortunately, I was unable to get a position for this year coming up. On the positive note of things though, I've found an opportunity to teach a small group of preschoolers at a daycare center, 10-15min lessons a day. I was wondering if you had any tips before I start planning what I'm going to teach. Thanks for reading.

[@KyleThain]

That will be really good experience for you. Keep your head up you will get your chance!

[@sadielynnnn]

shawn washington o

[@happypillcompilations9497]

shawn washington what do you mean by as a guy. ......so women suck or....?🤔

[@erinhassey204]

I'm so jealous of the amount of space you have! I love the data collection for math and guided reading, I want to definitely incorporate something similar.

[@meganwildt2481]

The best teacher i never had

[@michaelabrown1293]

This gives me so much inspiration!

[@KyleThain]

I'm glad, that makes me happy!

[@dariuswilson4409]

BTW, I might steal some ideas too! I like your theme, the light saber pointer and your cape for small groups... All very good ideas

[@KafoopleLand]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Your light saber pointer!!! Jealous! / I love how you're going to develop the room with the kids. That way they will have a sense of ownership and belonging.

[@KyleThain]

haha my light saber is one of my favorite things in my classroom :)

[@crissytaz]

I love your classroom!! The super hero boxes are great! A teeny thought.. any lady super heroes? I know there aren't many well known ones :)

[@nicogs97]

Have you thought about having an area for flexible seating?

[@KyleThain]

When I do small group there is a time when students may sit at a number of places including bean bag chairs or lay down on the carpet with a clip board. That is about as flexible as I get haha.

[@kaitlynschmidt7749]

definitely would have loved to have u as a teacher i like the way u think and like thatvi interact with ur students....great room superheros rock❤️❤️

[@bettyspaghetti4803]

I'm glad that you move kids around. I hated being in the the red group when I was in 1st grade.

[@falconeddie4109]

This is AWESOME! PLEASE ...could you do a video in what's inside your center boxes??? I see that your center boxes are labelled w/a letter(s), but I'm dying to see what kind of center materials you have your kiddos work on. :)

[@pre-kdivertido3198]

Love your behavior management video. I teach Pre-k, love your channel

[@spreadingthedrewth4643]

I like this room because it isn't over the top :)

[@KyleThain]

+MostlyKatie thanks that's what I'm going for!

[@stevenbarber2703]

geeze where were you at when i was in school lol your amazing at what you do

[@EgyptianItaliangirl]

New fan here!!! I absouluty love the cap idea while teaching small groups. I also teach KG and I would love to use your cap idea 😁

[@tchr609]

LOVE your classroom and ideas! You're an awesome educator! Where did you get the cool pencil sharpener?

[@flj7]

I wish my teachers had the same opinion about the flourescent lights! I don't know if I'm super sensitive to them or what, but I never liked working in classrooms that had them. A lot of my teachers in high school used their own lighting/ natural light and I felt like I learned better in those classrooms.

[@ljp117]

Awesome classroom! "Teach Like a Champion", yessssss!!! Where'd you get your pencil sharpener?

[@escuelita_jardín]

Your classroom looks awesome!! I love the superhero theme; especially when it comes to the different groups, that's a great idea. I did have a question for you, though, as a student-teacher: how do you begin differentiating groups at the beginning of the year? Do you begin with random assignment, do you look at test scores and go from there, do you start out with all more or less the same work and then see who needs a challenge and who needs support, etc.?

[@KyleThain]

Thanks for the question. I give all students the same work until I find out more about them. I usually don't start differentiating until the middle of September. But then I go nuts with it lol

[@yellow_sub]

you made my day 🎉💛 thank you, bro

[@lovelyrose1267]

I would have loved you as a teacher just by your personality ! If more teachers were like you they wouldn't sleep during class in my opinion😂😂😭

[@julieryan9298]

Awesome! One suggestion: Some FEMALE superhero guided reading groups.

[@ejo4squared01]

Super interested in how to use my white board as a Smartboard!?!

[@Theblueblossomgirl]

you are so funny!! great great job!!

[@dariuswilson4409]

From one guy Kinder Teacher to the next, I could tell you were taught somewhere between Kinder and 2nd! You've got that Kinder teacher energy that's easily recognizable. My classroom is also very decorated so seeing your decorations before you said "Kindergarten" was my clue that we are guy Kinder teacher bros

[@tiktokfrom2am798]

Supper secret hero work!!

[@jodeedugger860]

That's so neat 😀

[@crystalhmoore]

Work box could be the Avenger Station?

[@Jessiemadanat]

Like your ideas - prove it folders and Wii! Not so crazy about your book idea I just read The Read Aloud Handbook and the author encourages books to be in ever nook and corner for students especially kindergarten. Looking forward to more videos

[@editzformbappe]

Maybe the super box? P.S. love the theme.

[@sandy7543]

Hope you're still teaching!

[@MsPinksparkles21]

My favorite teacher was male. Always so much fun!

[@LivingForTMH]

My daughter's kindergarten classroom looks like a joke compared to this. They told all the kids they get their own desks & they were so exited.. We go in & the classroom has two tables...? Needless to say, it was a let down for them. No names on it either, looked just like pre-k. I love your energy. Of course my girl wants a woman, but once she was in your class for a day she'd LOVE you. I'm not a fan of her teacher either, you're definitely putting her to shame. It's awesome to see you so excited to teach our youth. TY.

[@irianacorona9993]

I noticed you had a few tattoos. I'm in school right now taking courses to be a preschool teacher and I have a few tattoos I've always wanted but have always been afraid because of the stigma that goes along with it. Was it ever a problem during the interview process?

[@isaacpachis5301]

Iriana Corona trust me that stigma doesn't stand anymore I used to have teachers all the time who had lots of tattoos

[@DarthFurie]

I have been teaching in NY for 5 years, and I have HIGHLY visible tattoos on both wrists, both feet/ankles (that you can see any time I wear flats, which is often lol), and the back of my neck (and I wear my hair up 99% of the time). I have never, in 5 years of teaching in elementary and middle schools in 2 very different districts, had a single parent or anyone make a negative comment about my tattoos. The parents have never mentioned it at all

[@megan.melcherr]

Big classroom

[@kmel1780]

Since you have the super hero theme, you can call them "Muscle boxes" or " power boxes?

[@natarshaohare7522]

I love your classroom! Does it stay clean all year though?