My Teacher Vlog: Am I the Only Crazy One?

[@SarahAnn91]

Also...we use magazine holders as their mailboxes. It does take up space. A lot of space but we can put all their notes in it....

[@jordenlover1658]

For the sliding boxes with the comp books you should let them do a collage on the front I did

[@amiyahmccall1140]

Really love ur classroom.I also love the flags u have in ur room, I did the same thing but only with different type of Flags. Also can you give me advice on teaching Health with iPads. I never can't use health on the iPads with them watching videos... I feel the way you do too.

[@arabellaschofield5624]

Oh my gosh, that inspiration island lesson is the absolute cutest! Totally going to borrow that for this year!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Yay!!!

[@julieslife5286]

Im not a teacher im a student but i watch ur vlogs because i want to be a teacher and ur such a good role model keep vloging!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Thank you so much! Good luck!

[@julieslife5286]

Thanks!

[@desertdweller8374]

So now I have to go shopping this weekend! I'll be at Walmart looking for those post-it notes and I loved Mr. G's idea for the organization (3 pull out drawers) labeled with days of the week. (I found it on his facebook when I went to look at his freebie stickers!) Oh yes! And I need to buy sticker paper! Love your vlog! Breathing new life into my teaching! I love my job!

[@BecauseIAMAGirl2011]

The Norwex cloths are really good for wiping glass. I always use them for my windows and mirrors. They work great fr things like that. You don't even need windex.

[@carolynmiles2067]

In New Zealand we have a tower similiar to your mailbox but narrower slots in which you can keep the ipads and then charge them there. Its a Kensington brand, thought you might find that more efficient.

[@poamen7175]

LOVE NORWEX!!! nice gift as they are a bit pricey but work phenomenal. They have a great wet/dry mop also!

[@cpelletier9635]

How funny you said you went to school in Houston. I was born and raised in Houston (moved when I was 25 to NH.) I was in elementary school in the 70's and 80's. The humidity was the WORST! LOL. I even like the ramblings you do. :)

[@SunshineinGeorgia]

@Real life ofa teacher, we have been doing NWEA testing as well and my class is a collab class and we had spent 2 hours making classes and loading students to find out that we had to reload our students differently. Also most of our students didn't finish and have to finish on a makeup day!!

[@SunshineinGeorgia]

You are not the only crazy person, After the long 3 day weekend I can back to my class feeling so tired lol. It seemed like I was playing catch all day.

[@cheyenneemery4943]

Have you thought about putting mini binder clips on the mailbox for the numbers?

[@rachhaslove]

Amen!! This Houston humidity is no joke!

[@kathryns31biz]

I got so many good ideas from this vlog. Where did you get the examples of the lettered personality maps with the keys?

[@pinktatergirl27]

For me, working full-time and going to school full-time is extremely hectic. I have to be at work by 6am most days, then I leave at noon to get to class by 12:30 and I'm not done for the day until at least 6pm. Lots of rushing and driving and changing clothes! 😁

[@pinktatergirl27]

By the way, I have the exact same little envelope post-its!! 😊 I use them for notes like you do and then at Christmastime for letters from Santa to my nephew--we have a mini mailbox I got from the Dollar Tree that I slip a note into once a week each week leading up to Christmas, encouraging him to be good and to send in his list. 💕

[@CuriosityRocks]

I love those post it notes :D

[@OneFABTeacher]

Math today was so hectic for me today! You are not the only one who feels this way! Your classroom looks so cozy. Ya for meetings at the building!!! ((Hugs))

[@carolineSOfine2]

Math for me was crazy too!

[@amiyahmccall1140]

Math Was crazy for me too..

[@SernaAhlen]

Having to wait for the copier hit a cord. I work at a community school that services students from pre-natal to adult ed. (I teach 3rd) and we have one copy machine to share. The teachers have their own printer which is great for small jobs, however, when making copies from other sources than the internet one has to wait in a line or find the perfect time.

[@sgonz015]

@The Lettered Classroom Where did you get your cute blouse. Love it!

[@MyMarimac]

Oh and the end-of-day dismissal can get hectic for me!

[@kristinraines9444]

do you know those cheaper kitchen cabinets that have on the inside Lil plastic or metal tabs to hold the shelf up? I wonder if you can use them to fix your shelf...

[@kelseykreger518]

We started Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster this week! Ugh! Complete craziness! Lol

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Kelsey Kreger 😂😂😂 Best. Times. Ever!

[@oliviag101]

Do people in your school or parents know about your KZbin channel? I have learned so much already from you! Thanks for making videos!

[@tammyhawkins1578]

I'm in Houston! Know that humidity all too well! LOVE those Scary Stories books. Reading them as an adult is so different. The stories are FUNNY!

[@Jessica25710]

Hi Bridget, I was just curious about your flexible seating. I know you said that the students can choose where they sit. Do they always choose to sit in the same seats?

[@Little_Bird_Chihuahuas]

I was wondering if it has caused any conflict between the students.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

What is the most HECTIC part of your day?

[@amiyahmccall1140]

When I had to teach Math with my students with using my Morning TWWS (teacher work with students).

[@RealLifeofaTeacher]

We're doing NWEA testing, and none of my students' computers had the right test loaded on their computers ... We had to wait for the tech guy to come and couldn't start the test for another three hours. Not a great way to start the testing!

[@dmac5306]

The HUMIDITY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SernaAhlen]

At my school we (the teachers) administer the test, set up the different test sessions, and we have to trouble shoot just about every problem that comes across our way. Our test coordinator had to run from classroom to classroom to answer question and/or help with glitches. However, the biggest stress came from an internet provider that is not supportive. Talk about having fight for a connection.

[@iamdannyd79]

DISMISSAL.... It's a pain! However this week was a lot better! BTW, LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! 🍎

[@woohoo7937]

loving the vlogs

[@kathryns31biz]

My son in third grade asked what grade you teach and said he kinda wanted to be in your room. I just laughed and told him where you lived.

[@MarliEpperson]

Yes!!! Scary stories were THE bomb!

[@randielyse28]

Kindergarten teacher here: Dismissal!!! We have 8 yellow school buses (one buses makes two runs!), two after school buses (karate program and private day care), car line and in school after-school program! 21 little people and me going in 4 directions!!! UGH!!!

[@CuriosityRocks]

Are you using gamification with the iPads?

[@walkingthroughashes8982]

I know that song from Full House ! Lol

[@mayrabaltazar2483]

End of the day is hard for me. After the kids are gone. I get distracted from what needs my attention to get ahead. Any advice?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I use my Planner as a bullet journal and I just know that I need to complete that list before I go home, or I will not be a happy camper the following day. Some days I need to return to the school to finish up, it's not my favorite but it sets me up for a happy next day ;)

[@mayrabaltazar2483]

thanks

[@shanya6674]

Have you used the magic school bus texts? Narrative but contain factual information. Super easy reads but make learning about science through reading fun :)

[@davblockton7033]

what is your theme

[@zakirahtheniqabi]

I am at a loss right now. we just started school last week. most of my students do not know the alphabet and cannot count to 30. I am teaching 1st grade. I have no idea how I am ever going to get to the material we actually need to cover. Any suggestions?

[@zakirahtheniqabi]

I feel like I am basically teaching kindergarten.

[@Little_Bird_Chihuahuas]

Hugs! I am not a teacher but I am a mom to four kiddos all who struggle in school! I just wanted to cheer you on and let you know you were given these certain kids for a reason...you are there to change their lives! You are a teacher, a true hero...you got this!

[@erikapena5039]

you can do it! you'd be surprised the transformation some of them will make by June. have parents practice with them and keep em busy with letters and sounds for the month of September!

[@kathryns31biz]

Did you post where to get the things ready for the SWAG book?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I posted it in the first mention :) Here is is again. Miss 5th - Swag - bit.ly/2ciiQ1L

[@SarahAnn91]

Most days seem a bit crazy in my room, we never stop. 😅

[@clds87]

The most hectic part of my day (team-teacher of 5th/6th grade in Luxembourg), is getting all the students in time and with all the right material to the right classroom without having them running around like headless chickens :)

[@amiyahmccall1140]

My students does the same thing when I tell them to go get ready for Health and they run like chicken but I do is I have them line up infront of me then I ask them a question they answer but if they run to their mailbox I tell them to get back in the line and I try again

[@clds87]

And even then, there are the two who manage to take their French book to Math-class... They crack me up :)

[@amiyahmccall1140]

That's not good. My students always think during Health time it's time to get on the iPads like always then come to me asking can we get their iPads and they already have them but that make me laugh a-lot.. I teach 3rd grade

[@cynthiaarellano1570]

Why do you have those types of tables??

[@hifromthestudio]

Her classroom has open/alternative seating!

[@MyMarimac]

one more comment...i grew up in La Porte, TX!

[@MyMarimac]

I use Norwex products to clean my home. Great product, but $$$ expensive!

[@graciesayre2456]

Is Tina bitler your partner teacher

[@laurencolor7977]

yes

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Lauren Color - Ha ha. Thanks!

[@laurencolor7977]

The Lettered Classroom i have a class room and i love yours and i crazy to but u are not

[@Inallthingsgivethanks1]

You're hilarious. Enough said :-)

[@anjholz5151]

Do u have any special needs students in your class and what kind are they?