TEACHER VLOG #15 First Observation, Watch Me Teach, Weekly Slides, Feeling Overwhelmed…

Telling you all about my first observation at a new school, kindergarten small groups, how I'm making math skills groups, and the fun way we ended Thankful Week! ♡ open for links and more…
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[@carolynhaines8048]

Yay! I’m so glad you got that awesome feedback on your observation. My kiddos were on the behavior roller coaster this week, too. Thank you for sharing Rime Magic. I ordered it a week ago. Got it on Monday, started using it on Tuesday and have already seen it make a difference. One of my emergent bilingual students was really struggling with decoding longer words and teaching him to find the “magic rime” was the trick to unlock multisyllabic words! He is so fired up and ready to rock third grade text. Thank you for all you share. It really makes a difference.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

This made my night!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad to hear that. Honestly surprised you got the kit so fast, but overjoyed that you could see something, start implementing it, and see a different right away. This community is so important! 🙌🏻 Congrats to him and kudos to you for being the teacher to get him what he needed!!!

[@morgan.2246]

You don't know how much happiness your videos bring me especially after this week.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Thank you so much 💛

[@kaylahawkins2042]

Love all of your great examples of small groups! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@melissaalavanja6666]

This has been my worst teacher year in my teaching career and your videos get me ready for each week! I just ordered the secret stories and I’m really excited to see how my first graders react. I come home each week and tell my husband I don’t know what to do and he always puts on your videos for me because he knows you help me stay positive and give me sooo many ideas on how to help my struggling readers! Thank you for your videos! Also love the length of all your videos!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

MELISSA!!!!!!! That's so nice. I'm sorry that this year isn't it for you. Truly, I feel for you. I hope things improve if they can and if not I just hope you can take care of YOU. Sending you all the love! The comment about your husband made me laugh! I love that haha

[@12345678982465]

Really love when you share small group clips. Im a first year teacher in K so it is super helpful and gives me ideas! Thank you 😊 Also, secret stories is on my to buy list!! Again, thanks for the tip.

[@londonharvey1850]

You are killing it with the vlogs recently!! I’ve been loving all the details and glimpses into how you teach. Super helpful to a college student! Thank you do all you do and the joy you exude! Hope you have the best weekend!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@AshleyP2013]

I'm usually a silent watcher but I felt the need to comment. I'm a homeschool mom. Currently homeschooling my kinder and 2nd graders. I don't think you realize just how incredible of a teacher you are and how obvious it is to your viewers and I'm sure the parents. The world truly needs more teachers like you. Even on your worst/most anxious day you are truly a great support for your kiddos. Please keeps shaping those sweet minds.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

😭 this made me tear up a little! Thank you Ashley. I appreciate your words SO much. I really am so grateful 💛💛💛

[@Chrissi15]

I love that you showed the wait time in your small groups. So important and something I sometimes miss as I’m rushing through!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Me too! I started filming my small groups my first year and I noticed so much. That time is so short and can feel super rushed but watching myself showed me time isn't actually going as fast as it is in my mind 😂

[@tracykeppy8646]

Thanks for sharing your reality. Life as a teacher is not always perfect or easy! You are an amazing teacher, and your students love you! I am glad your observation went well. I have mine this week. I have been teaching for 23 years and learn so much from you with every video I watch. You may not feel like you have much energy or wasn't in the best of moods this week, but you still inspire me to do better and be more creative each week. Thanks again and have a great week!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Tracy!!!!! Thank you so much for this sweet comment. I hope your observation goes well, too. Sending you love 💛

[@clairedininger9122]

Your videos always make my day! I have ideas for the video over break- for teaching content, what are your favorite and least favorite things about each grade you’ve taught? For lifestyle content, it would be fun to hear about your favorite travel experiences, and cooking is always fun! Thank you for what you do!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Happy to hear that! Thank you for the ideas 💛

[@SummerMondays]

I love the way you explained the observation to your kids! A different adult in the room can be SO stressful for students who don’t know if they should be concerned or not.

[@bethdarnell38]

So enjoying your videos!!! ❤ I’ve been teaching for many years, but I have learned some things from you!! 😊

[@mayag8469]

I loved the babies writing "I can sit" so precious :)

[@bettyjobrege7290]

You do an amazing job :) Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

So nice of you :) :)

[@mywarriorshaven8280]

I love watching your Vlogs! They give me so much inspiration in my homeschool. By the way I couldn’t stop laughing when they said “Car” for “Van”. So cute! 💙

[@JN-go2yq]

So great this! So helpful

[@MegggxoWoaah]

I love you and your videos! I love seeing you teacher the van/car situation was so cute! I'm teaching pre-k 4 this year and I really hope I can get into k or first next year.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

V......CAR. 😂 kinder is the best! Aw I hope you can move up! It's a totally new, fun world but we are so grateful for awesome pre-k teachers too 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@littlebigharvest6893]

The little voices when you do small group... oh my heart!!! I really love how the kids recall things based on the songs and chants you've taught them. Do you have a collection of them somewhere?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

THE CUTEST'! I have a songs highlight on Instagram but it doesn't have all our class chants and things! :/ mostly old content songs for first grade

[@wordiebirdie]

We loveeee data driven instruction! It is sooo helpful! :)

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Only one way to do it 😍😍😍

[@karladake]

I love seeing that you use Reading Simplified! It has been such a game changer for my teaching!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@kayleighgyure683]

Thank you for this video! I love seeing all you do with reading instruction. I use Wonders currently, and I would love to know your reading block set up. I am having trouble fitting in instruction and station time in 90 mintues. We also use Heggerty and I love it. Happy December!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I'll try to be as specific as possible in the next vlog for you!!! 💛💛💛 happy December!

[@chattychanny5048]

Stocking exchange is such a cute idea!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Right? I'm excited for them!

[@sarahp444]

Thank you for the small group examples. They are super helpful! ALSO, thanks for introducing me to Miss Giraffe

[@MrsCallsCampers]

You're welcome!!! Yes, so many great resources! 🙌🏻

[@yvettereyez7100]

Can you show us what you focus on mainly Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday and Friday…. What areas you focus / what readings out of wonders you do . For example pick a unit , let’s say unit 3. Week 3 … do you do “writing workshop Monday? … interactive read aloud Tuesday , “anthology book Wednesday … ect … I’m puzzled and need help 😅

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Basically what you see is what I do! I can't teach two full curriculums with k and 1 so I just use the anthology decodables! A lot of the pacing I changed for Kinder. First I pretty much stick to it because I I use the decodables but thru have learned more because of secret stories. I use our group read aloud time (k and 1) to do a read aloud (using the kits from Primary Scouts) and cover a million things during that lesson that can work for k and 1!

[@courtneyanderson2369]

I love your videos! I have just graduated and will be teaching 3-5 year olds next year. very exciting! I have been wondering though, do you get any planning time apart from Monday morning? It doesn't seem like very long at all.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

My kids have a 20 min recess in the morning then a 20 minute recess after lunch I could technically use....I just take a longer lunch though. Other than that, no designated planning time, but they get out at a decent time so it doesn't feel terrible to me to stay after school. Also, I don't have one Monday morning but...sometimes I step out for a little during counseling to make copies.

[@Livinglifebytheshore]

Love your ideas. Everytime I watch your videos I make out my amazon order. I thought that the magnetic wands and chips would work great for subtraction practing. Also, I ordered secret stories and Rhyme Magic for my First grade class. Can't wait to get them and start using them.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

They would be great for subtraction!!!! I love that idea! Keep me updated on how SS and RM goes!!!

[@Livinglifebytheshore]

@@MrsCallsCampers Just got secret stories today. I going to start using them tomorrow.

[@karensunstein109]

I love Miss Giraffe resources. I need a plant care video 😂.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I have an insta post on it!!!

[@shellycowles9296]

Hello, I just found your channel! It's great! Can you tell me where you got your sound box template from?

[@lillysalas1395]

Those jeans look so cute on you! I can't believe you were second guessing

[@MrsCallsCampers]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They seem so normal to me now.....I guess I just have a hard time with change sometimes 😂

[@hollybender9205]

How do you manage your calm down corner?

[@nicolearnone8745]

I am going to college in Tennessee to become a teacher and yes that team rubric is a beast lol

[@elliefisher2698]

I loved this 😊 During small groups, does the talking happening out with students that aren’t at your table bother you?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

It's a lot louder pm video than in person but no! As long as they are working.

[@mariacortez7050]

Coffee filter art for December? Poinsettia how do I do it??

[@mariemolloy2392]

Did you get your teacher discount on the Madewell jeans? They did look great on you!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Thank you! No I didn't know about it til after but I'm not sure I could have used it on top of the 30% 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jodicartechine3072]

What did you use in small group for the CVC words and the sentences?

[@latishahills1083]

Can you please do more of your lessons...

[@melissaalavanja6666]

Do you use the heart word method when teaching sight words? If so, do you put a heart above secrets?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I don't heart secrets because we technically know the pattern! But I will draw a symbol for the secret. So for "ow" I draw a tiny band-aid lol but otherwise just heart the ones we don't have a secret or rule forn

[@c.m.1690]

Do you have to follow a mandated curriculum? We've adopted a very scripted mandated ela curriculum this year and I've lost all time for read alouds, crafts, anything seasonal and fun. Trying to find ways to fit more in.

[@lissethsegura9408]

Do they practice what you’ve taught with the worksheets you print? How do you transition from a “subject” to the other? Like from phonics to shared reading. Is there a transition break or you keep going?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

The worksheets I print are for centers! Phonics to shared reading is part of our literacy listen so there's not a break. The lesson builds. So we do a warm up, phonics, sight words, decodable!

[@acozycornertochat]

I'm studying to be a teacher and I was curious: how often do teachers get evaluated? Is it once a year or once a semester?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

It depends on how long you've been in a district and their requirements! My first year it was four times - 2 announced, 2 unannounced. It also depends on your experience - newer teachers will be observed more!

[@sarahp444]

How many times do you read a decodable text with your reading groups?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I meet with all my kids about 4 times a week, most groups we do decodable texts about twice a week! My lowest k group I don't though

[@sarahp444]

Do you use both decodables and leveled texts with your first graders in reading groups? I'm trying to decide whether or not to keep using leveled readers sometimes with decodables.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I switched to just decodables last year! I don't have or use any leveled texts. I might if my district required me but I would stick to decodables as much as you can! If you can put your leveled readers in the library (not even labeled) that would be great for extra practice 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sarahp444]

My E and G groups don't struggle much at all with leveled readers, but every time I've tried to use them with lower groups (while trying to steer away from focusing on pictures), it's like pulling teeth. I want them to associate reading groups with self-confidence, which is why I'm strongly considering solely decodables!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

@@sarahp444 yes! Also a little tip you can use is take a post it note and cover the picture, have them read it first, then you can take the post it off! Really helps!

[@ceciliacorona2176]

Can you please sell your reading anchor charts? I consistently use the Superstar Writing chart and I would love to add the reading charts! Thank you!!!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

They should be in my link too!!!!!!! :) :) :)

[@jenniferchapa2896]

Super specific question, at 52:36 you are using a word list with your group. Where is that from?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Reading Simplified!

[@jenniferchapa2896]

@@MrsCallsCampers thank you! I was able to get it! Almost thought I had to sign up but saw it was a free resource they provide! ☺️

[@cookingcurriculum5831]

Our Kohls has the best jeans! They have Levis!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I bought a pair of Levis a few years ago, but they actually didn't last and that made me sad lol

[@rulaodeh2]

What is the resource you used in your small group of kinder, Kids switch one letter a a time to make a new word ? Can you please post pictures of your anchor charts on Instagram?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Yes I can post pics but I also have them in the links in my description! I also do have pics but they are way back. I'll repost after break! Resource is reading simplified - I pay for it though

[@thedreamroyale4804]

Does your district requires you to be vaccinated?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Yes! I'm vaccinated

[@djthereplay]

+Mrs. Call's Campers Mayleen , I used to be a talker myself and I had my challenges daily adjusting from home to school when I was a student because once I am in my element I am more stable left there and of course that was not always an option and I said that to say this . Maybe the students need more time to get their Thanksgiving Break I miss my friend energy out . If at all possible , is there a way that you can provide your students chat time daily regardless of how short or long the day is because when your students are empty of things to talk about and energy to let out you are only making room for you to teach something into them . I hope that this helps and thank you for your vlogs . - Dwight

[@MrsCallsCampers]

They come in and talk for 25 minutes, they have a 20 minute recess, a 20 minute lunch, a 20 minute recess, a 20+ minute free choice, and they can talk during reading and math centers! I also incorporate LOTS of opportunities to talk during lessons. They have plenty of time given, they just had a hard time that day!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I was also a non-stop talker in school :)

[@djthereplay]

@@MrsCallsCampers Well Mayleen , They just had more I miss my friend energy than what they are allowed to let out and if this is the trend then if this is after Thanksgiving Break then look out for Before and after Christmas Break and Spring Break and Bum - Bum - Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum , The I will miss my friend energy around the end of the school year as in summer . I was forced to do things that were not in my programming when I was a student and that made my daily mental challenges worse and I said that to say this . Keep focused to the positive behaviors being displayed on the students' part and really the positive things happening overall during the school day . Keep handling it like a champ even when mother nature calls . - Dwight

[@Galaxy475]

You don't have to do holidays around the world during Christmas time. Most other holidays are not during the same time of year so it is actually more culturally appropriate.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Yes! doing it during December is a good time for me schedule wise though, and it does help them make the connections and compare!

[@Galaxy475]

@@MrsCallsCampers understandable... comparing and contrasting is good