Label Everything and Anything | That Teacher Life Ep 46

[@cindym6110]

The kid who wrote his homework with a flashlight secret pen thingy had me dying!!! 😂😂😂

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Right?! 😂 I was like "Why is your spelling book open if you didn't do your homework?" and then he whipped out the pen. I couldn't stop laughing!

[@lexalina132]

Pocketful of Primary little kids are so cheeky xD it’s the best

[@adenheflin9353]

Me to

[@chelseamarie5567]

wow, it seems like teachers never stop doing things for school! I think they deserve much more pay because you put in a lot more hours than the 8-4 or whatever the schedule is

[@rebeccasmith7432]

I don't normally like or comment on videos, however I really want to share with you that I look forward to your videos every week. It is comforting to see other teachers going through the same roller coaster ride of teaching at a title one school. Your videos inspire me to keep going. :)

[@ashleyhasenfratz8749]

I just found your channel recently and I absolutely LOVE your vlogs! I'm a senior in high school and I'm planning on majoring in education, so seeing these vlogs makes me even more excited to be a teacher!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so, so much! I am so happy you found my channel and are enjoying my vlogs! I know exactly how you feel... I couldn't wait for my first classroom! Best of luck to you and your future career... you will love it! ❤️

[@gymnastsurfer]

Ashley Hasenfratz me too!! But I'm going into eighth grade 😂😂

[@Maddie-mv9ew]

Ashley Hasenfratz good luck!

[@gretaalejandra9584]

Pocketful of Primary i love your videos

[@mrsshelton226]

Just wanted you to know, I've been teaching over 16+ years and you've given me tons of ideas on classroom organization! I have a 20 year old daughter who is currently in college to become a teacher and I recommended that she watches all of your vlogs to get some of your great ideas! Your channel will definitely give her a head start! Thank you for all you do!😊

[@kristenherndon8250]

You're organizational skills are amazing! Your kids are so lucky to have you! Our lesson plans for the week had to be in the computer by Monday morning and they were scrutinized by admin and our 'reading coach'. Sounds like you are luckier than I was with a better admin. Keep up the great work!

[@arirod25]

I love watching these long vlogs so much! I like to watch when I am working at home because it inspires me to keep working.

[@colleenrush6456]

I'm currently going to school for my masters in elementary education, so your channel and TPT store is like god to me. I love your organization skills and I'm sure as soon as I get my own classroom, I'll be using almost everything in your TPT store !

[@katieheywood8353]

❤❤ These vlogs have become part of my weekend routine 😊

[@kelcikahler4310]

Katie Heywood same!

[@xprecious05x]

Katie Heywood ditto I watch them and sip my coffee

[@pinkpunkclassroom6610]

Same here! Saturday and Sunday mornings!

[@abbyhagestad3277]

Nikki Jones I love these vlogs

[@meaganlynn5365]

Yes!! Love my Saturday morning gym routine watching you! Motivates me to get to the gym!!

[@albertoriscos1676]

I love your ideas, your energy, and definitely the love you put into the many things you do for your students.Thank you so much!

[@onlyundecided]

I love watching these over breakfast every Saturday! Always look forward to your videos :)

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I am so happy you enjoy them! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel! ❤️

[@bigbird5758]

Pocketful of Primary hope you have a good day

[@bigbird5758]

Nicole Messicci happens is it good job 👏 I is in school 🏫 I got a new baby 👶 this

[@bigbird5758]

Pocketful of Primary has a good day at work at night I am not sure I can get to work you have to do it later I

[@bigbird5758]

Pocketful of Primary just got way way more than a year to make it to the super Mario now I’m super happy 😃

[@gymnastsurfer]

I'm so happy I found your channel!! I'm only twelve, but I had no idea what I wanted to be. I was going from a surgeon, to hair dresser, to baker/chef. Once I saw one of your videos, I know exactly what I want to be. Being a teacher hasn't really occurred to me since 3rd grade, but now I'm super excited! I know I have a long ways to go, but I still can't wait! I even want to teach second grade like you!

[@Socute4u]

Me too, your videos have become a Saturday morning thing with me, I have to say I've organized my classroom more because of your videos, I loved the part where you straightened those 2 clipboards, good stuff.

[@lauradavidson2118]

Love these videos! I completely understand how you feel during the week. I am 22 and started my first year of teaching. So glad I can watch and know someone feels the same way!

[@amberpattison4079]

We read Edward Tulane in fourth grade! The kids loved it; it's definitely a tear-jerker.

[@chrislynn5193]

Thanks for the awesome videos every week! I teach high school, but watching your videos still motivate me and inspire me to keep going through rough weeks!

[@simplefaithanddaisies]

my son (10yr old) used to be in private school but is on the spectrum slightly with his ocd and auditory processings disorder, so we are homeschooling him like I did my daughter who is now 23 yr old.i wanted to say thank you for videos like this and I'd love more. I have ocd tendancies as well and we love things organized and you have shown us such fun things and ways to organize around my office (etsy shop owner) and his classroom area. I can't wait to grab your TPT labels. Again, thank you! You are a joy to watch! I do not know how you teacher do what you do! You are more than appreciated, you are inspiring and a blessing! Thank you for what you do and sharing it with other moms like me that homeschool. Hugs!

[@nadinssh]

So, I watched a whole bunch of your videos and I'm not even a teacher. I wish you were my little girl's teacher. I'm hoping she gets a teacher as dedicated and passionate as you. You are amazing, thank you for all of the organizational tips and the inspiration!!

[@gingernugget98]

I'm not a teacher, nor plan on becoming one, I'm actually in my 2nd year studying design but when I was in secondary school (high school) my class made it our mission to thank each teacher while we were leaving each class. we started in first year and did it for 5 years until we left

[@niamhcaffery1927]

in my old class we used to have a noise monitor the teacher made labels; Playground Noise Table Talk Partner Talk Whisper Silent If any student thinks it's getting to loud they would go to the teachers desk where the tambourine was and shake to tell other students it's getting to loud x

[@laurenm625]

So I woke up at 5 this morning (teacher problems) and couldn't fall asleep again. So by 6:30, I actually said to myself, "Well, Michelle is posting a new video in a half hour so I may as well just stay awake to watch!" Agree with them being part of my weekend routine! Kind of an unrelated question, but I'd love to know how you implement Rooted in Reading into your reading and writing instruction. We use Journeys (which I'm not a huge fan of), and I'm looking into trying it out next year! :)

[@naturallynikkole856]

I love your channel. I admire how much pride and detail you put into your classroom! I am in my 2nd year of my bachelor's of education. Inspired ♡

[@Mk-vl9hq]

I love all your organizing tips! I definitely need to get more organized and watching you inspires me! Thank u for doing a blog each week!

[@hydranation5668]

It's okay you are just gonna finish this school year and then you are going to a new school and it's a big change in your life you are awesome and I wish u were my teacher. Good luck stay strong 💪 you got this ❤️

[@susannatamez7996]

I would love to see a hack video. I am currently student teaching and I know that next year will be difficult as a first year teacher. Any classroom hacks you offer would be appreciated.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for your input! I will film a classroom management/behavior management hacks later this afternoon! Best of lucky finishing your student teaching! Don't forget to enjoy it 👍

[@crystalwillis4260]

I just found your channel and love it. I am on summer break and watching it, you are inspiring. Thanks for all you do for your students.

[@kathyb3innc]

Loving your videos! I am back in the classroom after 15 years in the Media Center as a school librarian. Definitely a retread as things have changed so much. I recognize your reading packets. We did Me...Jane this week too. That has been a life saver as I came in on Oct. 23 this year and have literally had to start over. I am looking forward to your classroom hacks since I can use all the help I can get. I have spent the year running behind and I am looking forward to spring break......but I LOVE second grade and I LOVE teaching....so if I can get to the end of the year with out melting down....lol....I will have some summer days to get organized to do it all again!

[@23joannab]

Love the idea of classroom hacks being a mini-series! I have one year to go before I am student teaching, my own toddler classroom right now but I am going for elementary education. I LOVE your videos. I've been showing all the girls in my classes, I feel like you're my spirit-animal. Your organization and dedication is amazing!!

[@paigemulroe6663]

I love your vlogs! I am currently student teaching, and watching your vlogs on the weekend is totally a treat I look forward to all week! Definitely would be interested in classroom hacks!

[@michaelbarr8996]

I enjoyed this vlog so much! I never get bored of these

[@jeanettejimenez4529]

Label everything and anything the motto for my life. This week's vlog was awesome. Glad you had a good end to your week!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Mine too, ha! There is no such thing as too many labels! Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@shelbyparker1629]

Your anecdote about the parent hit home for me. Having personally dealt with a parent like that recently just completely shattered my sense of self. Thank you so much for bringing it back with the idea that for every parent that's not with you, there are those that are. Thank you so much!

[@Stevo_Drums]

I'm a newly credentialed teacher, and your channel is SO helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and ideas!

[@stephanieleigh101]

Ohhhh the inspiration! I work at a year-round school and we just started our two-week spring break. I was already feeling guilty because I have zero motivation to go in and do any work in my classroom. But now I've been bitten by the organization bug! Thank you!!! I LOVE the colorful labels!

[@EmilyS27]

Love the idea of a classroom hack mini-series! As a soon-to-be teaching major student, I love that idea!!

[@rosainig]

I will never ever get tired of watching your videos....love them! I look forward to Saturdays and Sundays to watch them...I wish you would post some during the week...lol..but I'm asking for too much...I know...thank you for keeping it real... you've inspired me a lot...have a great school week... Blessings!

[@The01GirlyGirl]

I love watching your videos so much! After I watch your video I pull my laptop out and get busy with lesson plans. You push me to become more predictive and organized my "kids" students and I thank you! 😊

[@yovanacartes3196]

Hi! I'm a teacher of english as a second language in Chile, South America. I really enjoy watching your videos, they give me the opportunity to listen more english and taking some ideas to improve my teaching. Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences with us.

[@marymatthews8912]

Love watching your videos. It's nice to see how other teachers deal with the problems I encounter in my own class.

[@paigewissen1077]

I love all your videos, and I love how you're whole classroom is organized and labeled!

[@kathrynohearn4670]

Love starting my Saturday mornings off with your vlogs!!

[@utfan0899]

I look forward to these every week! my spring break started yesterday. you help me want to be more organized! I purchased those sterilite drawers and your labels. so happy for them

[@donnaschon3314]

Thank you for inspiring me with your great ideas! Have fun on your cruise. :)

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank YOU for watching and for taking the time to comment! I am so happy you could get inspiration from my vlogs! I definitely will, thank you!!

[@gretaalejandra9584]

@@PocketfulofPrimary hello how are you. You are the best teacher

[@jordanloomis4706]

Ah I love your vlogs! I'm starting school soon to become a teacher, and my daughter is starting school in a few months! It definitely reconfirmed to make sure to remember to thank my soon to be daughters teachers! You do an amazing job, between how awesome your class looks, and the hands on lessons you do with your kids! You are very inspiring!

[@byefan4lifeRYERYE1]

I'm 21 and not in college or a teacher but I love all your organization signs/labels and just vlogs in general!

[@lessonplansandlipstick4145]

You are my inspiration I always feel unorganized and just a hot mess but I feel so capable and productive after watching your videos! Time to organize my own classroom like yours!!

[@lukealan8237]

i love the on and on song!! iy gets me so motivated and pumped for life!

[@carolyncross4853]

Student burnout and teacher burnout this week. No lie I felt like quitting by the end of the week, but I love my kiddos too much to abandon them. Any who, loved you gender lunch bunch. Thinking of doing that this week. It will be a good thing to look forward to, especially since nothing fun is happening till break.

[@henryprokop9170]

Love your vlogs so much!! I just found your site and it is awesome. You are a great teacher!! And I totally agree with the parent issue we always hear when we do things wrong and not many when we do things right!! Hang in there!!

[@amandawilkins8403]

I also love labeling and organizing my bins! I need to reorganize several areas of my classroom this upcoming week. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@blancagardea902]

I really enjoy your videos and I have learned so many other ideas to apply in my classroom. Thank you so much! I just love your great attitude!

[@zelmaa5736]

Your Vlogs are always wonderful to watch. Thank you for sharing your week with us. You have certainly made me more motivated to get some organising done in my classroom. I waste SO much time searching for things.

[@andream5235]

Makes sense now...I heard on the news that Dunkin Donuts' stock plummeted this week!

[@derekschmitz3488]

Lol

[@moonspire15]

I just recently found your channel and I love your videos! I'm currently majoring in education and seeing your videos have me super excited !

[@lisadelacure8213]

My daughter had a similar issue last summer-- it was diagnosed as costochondritis. Once she rested, took the meds (steroids to reduce inflammation) she was all better. You might want to get it checked out. Hope you feel better!

[@rhoyalt1027]

Yes! My goal next year is to be organized! Your labeling will help. Thanks!

[@xprecious05x]

you're so lucky to live so close to a target the closest one for me is 30 mins away in another state !

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I know! I am super lucky! Although my Target is not a great one (no Starbucks, only about 3 isles of groceries, etc.) but it's still super convenient!

[@bigbird5758]

Pocketful of Primary 👪

[@AussieGirlsHelp]

You are an inspiration to me! I am currently in my second year of university in Australia studying to become a teacher, I hope that when I graduate in two years that I can be just like you! Your vlogs give me so much encouragement to keep studying hard when assignments are getting me down! Thank you so much! x

[@kaitlyncarter5720]

One idea you could use with keeping extra small lunches in your classroom for kids who may forget to bring their lunch is lunchables! From what I've seen, they're not extremely expensive and if you have a small fridge in your classroom or can bring a small cooler it works great!

[@aeelayyan]

You have an amazing TPT store! I LOVE all your products!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much! That is such a nice compliment! I am so happy you love my products! ❤️

[@debbiekuza1001]

God bless you . Some days are rough but he will see you through it all.

[@Juliebjones]

when is Sterlite going to sponsor you ? Lmao

[@royaltywithdestiny]

Don´t you just wish that normal class sizes would be 15 kids?? I feel like us teachers could do a much better job and it would be better for our kids too!!

[@kenadimarie8513]

In my school we have the smallest class as six and the largest as nineteen kids so having like twenty to twenty five kids seems so overmelming

[@Maddie-mv9ew]

The resa 100% I completely agree. I’ve been teaching for 3 years now and have had anywhere from 18-26 kids per class. Very difficult to manage.

[@nicole-rb4iw]

my class (i'm a student) has - no joke - 36 STUDENTS. it's crazy. although most classes we are seperated into different groups with different teachers, some classes we have together. it's intense to say the least.

[@alondramulero5915]

When I was in 4th grade there was literally 14 kids in my class! The teacher was so happy 😂

[@elayna6776]

I loved that book so much!! We read it when I was in fourth grade and I was trying to remember the name. Thanks for the refresher

[@nancycox270]

Another great vlog. I just love how organized your room is. I just want to throw away everything in my room and start overs:) I think the Blurt /Reward jar is another great idea. Have a great week. Looking forward to your next vlog.

[@Btanggistanggy]

Your vlogs make me so excited to be a teacher. ❤

[@Wannabecrafting247]

I totally get it with the behaviors. Last year was the hardest year of my career. I was teaching 4th grade, now I'm teaching second and having a great year.

[@Maryandtheword]

Thank you so much. you never fail to inspire me. I really love your channel.

[@abbisessor921]

I'm 14 and I really want to be a teacher so bad when I grow up so I find your videos so interesting and it helps me to realize that teaching isn't all ups and helps me realize that even with the downs teaching is definitely what I want to do thank you for sharing your life with me🙃🙂!!

[@cameronwright8072]

I just found your channel and I'm loving it! You make teaching seem like so much fun! I go to a super small school, if I had 8 kids absent I would have about 6-7 people left in my class. In fifth grade my math class only had five people all year.

[@elizabethbyler6709]

I love your videos, Look forward to them every week! Your videos get me so excited for my future classroom, you have so many great ideas :)

[@NewhavenDolls]

Hey Michelle! I realize this is super late to offer some advice for your back pain, so hopefully, this will help if it happens in the future! I'm a massage therapist and have also experienced similar pains to what you're describing, and it sounds like you've got a rib out of place. The pain that you get when you breathe or tried to lay on your back is an indicator of this. Hot/Ice packs are helpful, as is trying to pop in back in (though that can be painful) or go to the Chiropractor. Hope this helps! Keep up the great work!

[@samanthabrown359]

Loved this vlog. The teacher lunch bunch is a great idea. I am loving all of your ideas, so the Hacks would make a great series.

[@LunaWaffle]

I'm in college to become a teacher and I love watching your videos! Very informative and interesting :)

[@planreadteach5512]

I think the behaviors were off for everyone. My kids have had a rough week in the cafeteria. I was gone one afternoon and all but one lost time at recess. That's SO not typical. Not even sure who these little people in my room were this week. I had the angry parent email as well- blaming everyone else for her child's behavior choices. Yet the other parents I had to contact were super supportive. It just takes that one to make it or break it. Hoping next week is better for all of us!

[@kendallm.1073]

Awww but I love your labels with the clip art on them for your supplies!!!! They were so cute!

[@Sophie703]

You are amazing! Your kids are lucky to have you as their teacher. 😊

[@adrinehrose5983]

I absolutely love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your teaching experiences and letting us in on what you do as a teacher! It is super helpful and interesting! Thank you! Definitely a new subscriber!!! : )

[@ourworld581]

love love love the new labels!! So much so I bought them right away!Cant wait to buy my first teacher tool box and use those labels too!love your stuff and what you do.keep it up xx

[@museumofmylearning5427]

I would love a teacher hack video! Especially around prepping stuff for centers! I would also love a video about how you edit and plan youtube videos as a teacher. Thanks for another great vlog! - Mari

[@christinebodie9068]

What do you use for your spelling and vocabulary tests? Do you have a template? I love your vlogs! So glad I found your channel, you have motivated me to get more organized!!

[@nyahcreswell6270]

I live for your videos !! You are very inspirational and so caring for your class, you are honestly the best teacher I have ever known ! ❤❤❤❤

[@veronica33133]

I would love to hear any hacks you have...it is always great to hear what other teachers do...thanks...

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for your input and for taking the time to comment! ❤️

[@tammyporter2917]

I understand how you feel about behavior and parents. I have 20 students in Kindergarten. Eight of those twenty students have horrible behavior most days. When they are absent it is a totally different class. I need parents support more than ever before. I have 1 parent that her daughter has tantrums. If I try to get her to go to her seat, she flips out, I literally have to let her be for awhile. Her mom wants her moved out of my class, I love this little girl, I don't think that is the answer for her at all.

[@acain9001]

Okay I'm in love with your videos. I guess I know what I'll be binge watching over Spring Break. Our school is going to be using a Guided Reading Model in conjunction with the Daily 5/reading series so I personally would LOVE a video series on guided reading.

[@talesofafifthgradeteacher7371]

I have tons to organize and I've had the drawer containers like that at home forever and haven't taken them to school or labeled them yet, but now after watching I'm like yes motivation I can do it. :)

[@maddybear3972]

I just recently found your channel, and I will be going to university for Special Education. I have been binge watching your videos from the very beginning so I am all caught up.

[@alyssaelaine2850]

I'm so glad you make these videos!!! Im going into my year of student teaching this fall and I'll graduate next spring with my certificate!!i want to teach 2nd grade! They're so helpful and real and you've given me some really good ideas!! 💕

[@courtenaypuckett26]

I saw the blurt beans on your desk. Would you mind explaining how those work for your class? Thanks!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes, absolutely! I have 2 jars... one that says "Blurt Beans" and one that has rewards listed on it at different heights. Every time my students come up to the carpet, I give them a bean from the Blurt Beans jar to hold on to. If they blurt, they have to give me their bean and I put it back in the jar. When we leave the carpet, any students who did not lose their bean get to add it to the reward jar! Once the beans reach each reward (extra recess, no homework, movie and popcorn), they get that reward! Hopefully that makes sense!

[@bwtupper]

Pocketful of Primary excellent idea! I've taught for 32 years and I'm still learning. You are truly an inspiration.

[@noramcnabb1361]

Pocketful of Primary that would be hard for myself with ADHD and so I’m extra impulsive and sounds like public humiliation

[@lizger94]

Your spelling test trick was SO cute! I loved hearing their reactions!

[@joziecook1933]

When she filmed this it was on my birthday. Yay! Love your channel it is helping me so much!

[@jeanettegonzalez1516]

I love watching your vlogs! You are a very fun and caring teacher. Hopefully I will be able to be half of a good teacher as you. Can't wait to start teaching. Just received my associates degree!!

[@rainbowrubz]

Watching this makes me feel so productive

[@freegurl76]

That little girl in your class is super smart. Made me smile...

[@stephaniehughes3972]

Use diluted peppermint oil on your forehead, temples and back of your neck for headaches and migraines!

[@caitlinmanansala9883]

That is the most frustrating thing when you're students would do something and the parents attack you. I know these are young kids, but talk about High schoolers. My teacher would be so frustrated whenever I came to visit her after college class saying students would do this and that. I believe her, but I also observe students who are doing things that they shouldn't be doing. Anyways I was a TA( Teacher's Assistance), I really wish that they had TA's where you are from because it helps teacher hand out paper's or watch the students if you are really busy. I know you are really really frustrated and you will get attack by parents, but you are doing an excellent job as a teacher. If you were the type of teacher who would let students just do what they want and end up hurting another student, then that means you don't love your job and don't care. But you're a really great teacher. Keep it up.

[@thenorwegianteacherthenorw24]

Hello from Norway :) Just wanted to say that I watch your vlog every weekend. You give me lots of inspiration!

[@lorimoghadam3054]

When do you have to have your plans done? We have to have our in for the week by Monday Morning. It might be good to do yours weekly.

[@laurenm8315]

I love your vlogs! I look forward to them every week.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoy them! ❤️

[@Wannabecrafting247]

I really like your new labels for the drawers and will be visiting your TPT store. I like your old teacher tool box labels better because they have the pictures.