Halloween as a Teacher | Teacher Evolution Ep 14

[@mattcreasey4310]

I started pursuing my elementary education degree a few years ago and got so disheartened about how strict and regulated the curriculums/policies have become, it turned me off to continuing my degree entirely and I ended up dropping out of school. However, I started watching your videos a few days ago and seeing how you handle your views (positive and negative) of the things that I was frustrated with has actually made me think that maybe I could go back and finish after all. It was such a big dream of mine for so long and I had so many goals and ideas that were put on a shelf, it left me feeling very lost/directionless to give them up. Your videos are rekindling that passion in my heart for teaching and I can't thank you enough. I wonder if it's too late to enroll in winter quarter... 💕

[@Vvampiraa]

Shower at night it’s much much much more relaxing after a long day. Plus it makes me sleepy so I go to bed right away then you have more time to “get ready” (sleep in) in the morning lol😜

[@jillian_hickey]

That's what I do. I am a high school student and I have to get up super early and this method really works!

[@taylermramirez]

Yes!!!

[@The54jeangirl]

I'm the exact opposite. Showers at night wake me up! 😭😭

[@debramay3340]

@@jillian_hickey Do you do your hair at night or in the morning? I like the idea of showering at night, but my hair is a nightmare in the morning. Please share how you get ready in the morning if you shower at night. Thanks,

[@Cinditaylor234]

You put sooo much pressure on yourself. I love your videos but you don't owe us anything. As far as people telling you they want things...longer videos, more home stuff...child please! Again, the fact that you do this at all is amazing. But folks shouldn't be asking for more...your home time is your home time. So enjoy the rest of your weekend! You're doing great!

[@joyreno8655]

It's good to set boundaries! So enjoy your time with Billy!

[@rosainostrosa1838]

Amen to that!

[@Wannabecrafting247]

Grading is like laundry. It’s never finished.

[@Jupiterussy]

I choose Kind yes

[@haleysims1536]

I choose Kind so true

[@talithaalexander2200]

could'nt say it any better

[@madelynnnsanford5539]

It took me months to finish grading my students mid year assessments! (I teach third grade)

[@michellemp1626]

Omg!!!! So true!!! Lol

[@kendallburger3899]

I am so thankful for teachers. I am a fifth grade student in AACPS. I always knew that teachers worked really hard, but now I know that they do so many more thing then just grade papers. Thank you so much Michelle!!!

[@itsferslife]

I love how you and your team dressed up as something that is directly related to your students! What a great way to connect with them! 💜💜💜

[@Classof201475]

Lacrosse is my favorite sport I use a power wheelchair but I still love playing lacrosse!!!

[@freshbloominclothing]

We had 1 trick-or-treater this year 😂 The funnier thing was that this was our first in 15 years of marriage. For the first 13 years we lived in a rural area on a private road. Now we live in a home which is part of a community of 76 homes. Only 2 of those homes has a child. I was thrilled with our one trick-or-treater and that boy got spoiled. 💙

[@elavariam180]

Mellissa hahahah lucky

[@AlyssaReneeLIVE]

YAY! The best part of my week is when Michelle uploads!

[@desireeromero2384]

I find you so incredibly amazing you seem so caring you look like a great person/teacher I have a child in TK and watching you vlog gives me insight in a teachers mind and makes me respect teachers on a whole other level and I love your honesty

[@MyDreamIsAStory]

My Halloween was mixed. I had a wonderful class the morning. They were supper sweet and so well behaved, but during the afternoon I had a class that was extremely difficult. There was at least 10 kids that were a challenge. I just felt emotionally and mentally drained by the time the bell rang. They were all over the place, arguing with me, in each other’s business, and refusing to be quiet. And it wasn’t because I was there as a sub. They have always been like that since they were younger. A part of me wanted to cry. But I had to remind myself that it wasn’t anything I did. I did the best I could. Thankfully Wednesday was a much better day. I was in a different class and the kid were awesome. Talkative, but awesome.

[@sophialemons9693]

Christina, don’t worry, everyone has difficult times, good job staying strong. ❤️

[@gretaalejandra9584]

@@sophialemons9693 i agree with you

[@gracemitchell4285]

“Just because you have a bad day doesn’t mean you have a bad life.”-unknown❤️ Way to stay strong 💪🏻

[@kathybrannon8166]

I completely understand about trying to make it through Halloween week in an elementary school! I think Halloween should always be celebrated the last FRIDAY of October. It makes for a crazy week when it's any other day. Glad you enjoyed the Escape Room. My daughter worked in one in East Tennessee for a couple of years. They have 5 or 6 rooms and are always coming up with plans for improvements and new ideas! Hope you are having a good week this week. I'll be looking forward to more videos soon! Take care :-)

[@pamsteckman698]

I think you are seeing that despite no longer being in a title one school, a school like yours (and mine) has a completely different set of challenges with all the parent involvement. Although it is awesome, it makes it difficult.... lots of emails and although help is great, you will learn what they are good at helping with... and each year it is different. Last year I had the best copy mom! This year she is sweet and helps me if I ask but I don't have my own... but one of my moms helps to get volunteers and supplies and pictures taken.... it is amazing but a whole new set of challenges. Extra conferences, emails, expectations, etc.... awesome but different.

[@doobirdie]

Not all schools are so assessment driven. Maybe down the road you’ll want to look into teaching at a more progressive school. Also, good for you for cutting back on vlogging at home. As much as we may want to have a glimpse into your personal life, you and Billy are more important than You Tube.

[@MelSpacek]

Ten 0

[@manuelamontoya8533]

Ten The thing is she doesn't want to change schools and even though she is stressed and overwhelmed she is happy where she is and wouldn't want to change that, which she says in every video. Although I do agree on her not filming at home. She deserves a break!

[@beansbeansb34ns48]

6:35 , I loved doing the candy corn tower challenge, I remember perfectly I had the exact same paper in 4th grade as that one

[@sophiaboat9180]

I love your channel so much! You are such a genuine kind person inside and out! Thank you for understanding that teachers need to relate to their experiences as a kid and that those memory’s in elementary school are so valuable! ❤️❤️you rock!!

[@808Blessed1]

Wow you are being Showered with a lot of Reese's. That's Cool that your Students love having you for their Teacher. You are very Kind and Caring to your Students. Now at least you don't have to buy that much candy and if anyone needs they know who to go to. Lol

[@amyshoffner9098]

As stressful as Halloween is as a teacher, it is AWESOME!! Every year, it is the first day of the school year when my firsties say "This was the best day EVER!"

[@AP-lu8rv]

I just want to say that I have been watching you for months now and I appreciate how honest you are in your vlogs! It has truly encouraged me as a new teacher. Keep being awesome, you are doing a wonderful job as a teacher Michelle! I look up to you ❤️

[@heatherscheeff2684]

I teach Kindergarten and this week was ROUGH for me too! Halloween on a Tuesday should be a crime. LOL. I also had terrible laryngitis all week after having the stomach flu last week. I feel your pain about just being frustrated. I sobbed because I couldn’t find my tweezers and all I wanted was to tweeze my eyebrows! Hang in there!

[@Jan-ng1lr]

Enjoy all videos, can't wait for the next one. Have a great week.

[@chelseypearce6350]

Way to go for not filming that much at home! You have to take time for yourself so you don't burn out! You're amazing Michelle! Don't let anyone tell you different! -Chels from Maryland

[@margarethempleman5670]

Outfits of the week videos/clips!! Your style is so cute and easy, I’d love to see more!

[@alh_2054]

I can't remember if you are at a private or public school. I'm so glad you are at a great school with a great team and smaller class size. Your school has a lot of private school elements. Thanks for all you do. You are so inspiring. I wish I could accomplish as much as you. I'm really struggling this year at a new school and new grade level and only my 2nd yr in public school after 9 yrs in private. So so different! I hope you have a better week! Much love and blessings to you!!

[@taylorsbeautybook1235]

Ashley Horton I’m almost positive it’s a public school :)

[@abbykeyes3590]

has anyone noticed how when the lady at dunkin says “will that be all” she alwayyyyyssss says “that’ll be it”... every single time and i love it it’s like a routine

[@DarinNakakihara]

I miss having food in my class. We have some crazy allergies this year.

[@Megan_Truly]

Did you send a note home asking parents not to send treats? How do/did you handle that?

[@neilh184]

I'm an after school instructor while I study to get my certificate. And I just recently did the same tower-building activity. But I opted to use play-doh and toothpicks. out group leader suggested marshmallows and spaghetti and I had to remind her that those were food and couldn't be brought into the classroom! But it was such a success! The kids (4th grade) loved it!

[@hannahhancock3800]

I love your videos and are so beautiful 😍 love you keep doing videos can you subscribe to my channel

[@User87162]

Megan C.

[@donnamachette2331]

Darin Nakakihara I agree

[@LifeLessonsWithSheila]

I get that annoyance and grumpy thing about a week or so before my cycle. Then the week OF my cycle (especially first two day) I am quiet and reserved which is the OPPOSITE of my normal demeanor! HAHA. So for others ~ if they can figure out that ... they can figure out my cycle. (My husband has it down! HAHA)

[@Aashmi247]

It would be easy to put all of your birthday cups in the bins top of your cabinets .incase if you forget birthdays it would be easy

[@lanigirl111]

I’m a teacher and I love going to Dunkin’ Donuts in the morning

[@Soukokulover-2383]

Binging on your videos. I truly missed them. I live in Puerto Rico and have not had internet signal in 51 days... just got it today and I am so excited to catch up. I love your videos. ♥

[@Tejadajessenia]

Some great advice below...Have u ever thought utilizing parents or high schoolers (for service hrs) come after school with ur students for tutoring session. Not saying u should stay late but if u are already staying late for grading or planning ....and u shouldn't reteach it...the tutors can help with that. Make it fun or call it something catchy so kids don't any away from coming to after school help. Thanks for all you do and no u don't have to vlog at home. Tfs 🤗😙

[@nikkkibudgets]

OMG love love love the multiplication puzzles please put it on ur store.. I'm also a 4th grade teacher and that's exactly what we are teaching

[@pu.reevil]

I want to be a teacher since forever. Your channel makes me day dream about it. Love from France ! ♥ And congrats to survive Halloween's week.

[@AmiyahBrown1]

Me too

[@emilyh4083]

My 5th grade teacher (I’m a freshman now) and I weren’t the closest and I honestly didn’t think she remembered me that well, but me and my friend went down to sell her popcorn and she ordered a bunch, and when we delivered it she said she bought some for me. I was so touched and realized how much I appreciate her. (Ps she has been fighting cancer for a while, since before I even had her, yet she still pushes through)

[@misseshair8111]

"unfortunately I got Donald and the Trump family" hahaha! I've been keeping your videos but this officially made me subscribe. Really loving your passion, Michelle. And you have many good ideas.

[@heulefamily]

Great video! Not your fault, but KZbin didn't send a notification for your new upload (and it always does--but today it didn't show up in my bell notifications and it didn't notify on my phone). I wanted to let you know, in case you see a smaller audience seeing this video--that's probably why! I always enjoy watching your videos! You're such an inspiration!

[@ninaangel1467]

You are such a hardworking teacher!

[@maemae6022]

the bank issue u need to go to the bank and increase ur money withdraw/transfer I had the same situation with my bank to pay one of my bills too. Love watching ur videos I am not a teacher or have any kids at the moment but its really cool to see the side of teaching from teacher point of view. and hope when I have kids they have teachers like u

[@emmablemma834]

Have you ever thought about self grading? Where for simple worksheets (not tests) you put out an answer key and have them check their own or each other’s answers. I think that helps a lot with students building integrity skills as well as making it easier for you. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!☺️❤️

[@taylermramirez]

Emma Blemma Great idea! Have them all switch each other's papers, make sure they don't have their own, have them grade as you read the answers out, and have the grader sign their name on the bottom. We did this in school and I remember liking it ^)

[@emmablemma834]

Tayler Ramirez yes that’s what I do! Teachers have the best ideas!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️

[@stephaniejones1304]

That is a good idea, but some schools have confidentiality rules like mine that prohibit student grading. It’s crazy! If I do class grading, I have the students grade their own paper and I monitor carefully. I also check over the papers to make sure that they are graded correctly.

[@amberrobinson9119]

Emma Blemma we do that

[@rayyy1714]

Yes it might be easier to grade but most kids are terrified of other children knowing there grade a specially if they get a bad grade

[@brookeloyenn977]

Omg you are literally like the best teacher ever I wish I had a teacher like you

[@kiannahgorham4478]

You’re awesome. Don’t feel bad about taking time for yourself. You and Billy need it! Love everything about your channel!

[@ashleyolson9076]

My favorite Girl Scout cookies are the ones with the coconut.

[@noramcnabb1361]

Ashley Hathaway Samoas

[@madeleinehoffman4046]

Mine too but those ate called samosas I'm a girl scout

[@bb27232]

i don't even know whether i'd like a large iced coffee with a vanilla twist and cream (did i get that right?), but i tell you, every time you plunk the straw down into the cubes, i think, "gotta get me one of those tomorrow!" i'm unabashedly hooked on your vlogs -- thank you for sharing your life!

[@stephaniejones1304]

You are awesome! I love watching your blogs!

[@susangarcia78]

I did the same candy corn tower challenge with my 5th graders on Halloween and they loved it!

[@fromericaa]

Very random but does anyone know where her lanyard is from? I need a new one for work. Thanks in advance!

[@LIVLOLAND]

Am I the only one wondering when your Dunkin is going to find a cake decorator to hire 😂😂 it's been months

[@aimeedavis5147]

The cookie names didn’t change. Here in nj we have 2 different bakers. The cookies are the same but have different names depending on the baker. That may be the case for your area.

[@itsokhesjamaican]

Aimee Davis I was about to post this! There are 2 bakeries that make all GS cookies so depending on your location they’ll be different. Random fun fact!

[@boo7801]

They also sell at different times of year through the United States to keep the bakeries open and maintain Girl Scout cookie sales to keep GSUSA open.

[@rachelfarbman500]

Since she moved, she must have just moved into another range!

[@esthercase3019]

We don't get Girl Scout cookies here in Texas until around February (so we can all blow our New Years Resolutions lol)

[@monroe.Kristin]

I used to work for Girl Scouts and there is actually 2 different bakers which is why there are different cookies and different names for some of the cookies.

[@gweisa899]

Hi Michelle I agree with you about she be pace by the teacher how class get the material. Then by assessment. I’m in a LD school we go by pace by curriculum and by the class. So I understand.

[@meaganisamermaid]

My kids weren’t allowed to wear costumes so I was the only one dressed up haha! I made cute little treat bags for them and they made me notes that totally made me cry

[@julialeestone]

Girl scout cookies didn't change the names.-two different companies make the cookies and they have different names for the same cookies. Eastern Shore has a different baker than central Maryland! :)

[@helenaazevedorezende4958]

What is lacrosse? Lacrosse is a team sport played between two teams using a lacrosse stick and a lacrosse ball. Players use the head of the lacrosse stick to carry, pass, and catch the ball to score by shooting the ball into the opponent's goal. Wikipedia Equipment: Lacrosse stick and ball. Different protective gear for different versions of the gam I’m from Brazil, I didn’t now, so if you are from out of USA, there it is!

[@leedorman1358]

Try putting your phone out of your reach from bed. Not only will you have to get up out of bed to press snooze you won’t be able to just wake up and use your phone for an hour on random

[@whitneyhumphrey5722]

I’m a student teacher and we have been incorporating Escape Rooms into lessons and they are so fun and engaging! You should look into them! Love you and your channel!

[@markmccormick4461]

Whitney Humphrey I love. Her channel

[@jenniferortiz3361]

My fiancé just proposed to me at the end of an escape room challenge. It was great and super creative! Love your channel!

[@shaybern4038]

To get up on time place your alarm or phone across the room from you so when you need to turn it off you have to get up. It has worked for me.

[@authorleboyd3481]

Chick n Ruths! I remember this place! Did you do the 6 pound milkshake challenge?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Not this time but Billy has done the Colossal Challenge with the 6 pound milkshake and the 1.5 pound burger!

[@authorleboyd3481]

BILLY!!! Oh my goodness. Is he ok? I feel like his digestive tract may have super suffered.

[@marier-d3611]

Michelle I love your videos and has been watching them for a while now. Thank you for your willingness to share with us Teachers what many of us deal with in a day to day basis. One question, are you putting the homework recording sheet in TPT I know it will be beneficial for many of us. Have a great weekend!

[@susiestertz5924]

YOUR THE COOLEST TEACHER EVER! I WISH YOU WERE MY TEACHER!!!!

[@OceanEyes90]

Our Girl Scout cookies don't come out till around February!

[@Megan_Truly]

I agree with the shower at night comment I like to shower at night then use my flat iron (straightedge out the bed head lol) in the morning it goes so much smoother :)

[@pizzapartytime1826]

I take showers in the mornings because i get hot really easily

[@abeth013]

I live in a big neighborhood in North Jersey but I live at the top of a hill and my driveway is long and I have lived here my entire life (I'm almost 21) and we have NEVER gotten a trick-or-treater!

[@oisinshinners]

If you have your shower at night there is positives!!! 1. Makes you fresh after a long day 2. Makes you sleepy 3. Saves time in the morning a.k.a sleep in!

[@joyjoyq77]

What script font does she use all the time???? The one she uses when she typed es out the day of the week in the vlog and for her worksheets, etc??? I love it!

[@staceyedzwald5103]

Joyce Erika Flores I think it's Amy Grosebeck font. It's called AG Boss Lady.

[@emersonsebastian8642]

billy saying airforce to the jeapordy prompt of "shades of blue" sent me lmaoo

[@kassidieperdue7460]

I have never been to a escape room but my moms best friend owns one she built it and it is amazing! The theme is bank robbery! It’s in downtown Dallas Texas and I’m sooo excited to try it!!

[@morgangabriel2506]

Your such a great teacher!!!!

[@aileenking6262]

Enjoy the time change😉

[@maggie-wv5kx]

they didn’t change the names the two girl scout bakeries use different names

[@samarajolly1873]

They still are Tagalongs and dosidos it just changes depending on where youlive

[@emilynieman452]

Candy is not allowed at our school :(

[@donnabrown3209]

Comment and Random Question: Love your videos! You are one of the reasons I feel motivated to go back to college and finish my degree. You have such positive energy and you are so motivating! Thank you!!! Random question is...where did you get your beautiful set of opal earrings and necklace? Thanks again for all you do! :)

[@wildchildtheme]

I love you so much You have ispired me too be a teacher even more now than before

[@haydens3061]

I actually play lacrosse down here in Georgia. I love the sport.

[@abbielizabeth8138]

I love your videos

[@kelseylankford5863]

I think it's crazy that you plan Day by day. My school requires us to turn in lesson plans for the week every Monday. It also saves time so that I'm not working on plans until 10:00 at night. Maybe continue to try planning by the week.

[@meaghanam1]

I also teach 4th grade and I did the candy corn activity on Halloween. I did not use the pumpkins though, and I should have. I had kids in tears because they couldn't get the tooth picks into the candy corn without it breaking. It ended up just being a mess and only 1 group made anything that could stand

[@KitKatHandles]

You get a candy corn! You get a candy corn! EVERYBODY GETS A CANDY CORN!

[@missyk6621]

It’s so funny that when you say “I’ll try to catch up with you guys later.” It doesn’t happen.... but when you say “I’ll catch up with you tomorrow.” You almost always end up blogging later.

[@missa9146]

My friend went to North Dakota last month and picked me up two bags of Dum-Dums. I looooove them! This year, not a lot of my students enjoyed them. I have a whole bag left over. Score! Also, I am craving Dunkin so bad! I can order off of Amazon Canada but it is super expensive for one bag! Insane.

[@aspiringpotato8694]

Hi Michelle I was just wondering how many holidays do you have in a school year as in the U.K. We have half terms between Christmas Easter and summer holidays

[@charlesh3805]

Hey pocket full of primary, i either saw of read that if u put ur cellphone / alarm clock away from ur bad , it will force u to " get up " and now ur up , start ur day ( hopefully on time ) lol

[@nityapatel1577]

Tho I’m a kid (middle school) I have this app called bedr radio ( yes with an r) and you set an alarm and choose a radio station and every night you just open the app then you’ll get a notification and that mean it is baked and at that time the radio will play and you have to open the app to stop it. It works like a charm Ik I’m a year late but I hope this helps someone!

[@haythatsgabby3158]

I did the candy corn challenge a couple days ago in school

[@brittneylyntalks]

I have the same problem getting out of bed. I don’t know how to help! It’s SO hard!

[@laraland9963]

In Australia we get like 10 trick or treaters on a busy year! Haha. And as a kid I’d always get yelled at by old people who insisted it was an ‘American tradition’

[@teachersgonestrong2311]

I totally agree with the massive amounts of testing. It sucks!!

[@idek8116]

I play lacrosse and i love it

[@RoRo-py7cw]

Hello, I was just wondering what math courses do you need to take to get into teaching elementary students from grade 1-3. Would I need to take pre calculus?? I'm just curious because I'm not the brightest person in math ( I'm good at basic math though ). I've always had this burning passion to kids. Watching your videos are extremely inspiring and motivational! Thank you so much!!💕👌🏽

[@ellieakins2840]

Yay A long video!!!

[@madeleinekeogh6368]

My cousin just played in a lax tourney up there.... he's on venom from Richmond virginia

[@aimeedavis5147]

Have you been able to wear the shirt that I sent you?

[@miriamlaing]

What I do when I put a alarm on I put the bark on. That should wake you up.

[@BrittneySunB]

Yay! New video! You are just the best. I don’t have kiddos yet but when I do I hope that they have a teacher like you!💙💙

[@meerkat_7743]

I play for Woodlands lacrosse were in Texas

[@ascendingLOTUS]

Question, I'm not sure if it was answered in the vlog where you made the birthday cups... For the kids who have birthdays over the summer or any breaks, do you give them a cup prior? Very random.... but it was a great vlog per usual !!!

[@babyarielle781]

I did the Candy corn Tower challenge too!

[@annikahuelskamp1895]

Yay I actually play lacrosse for M&D lax club!!!❤️🖤

[@annacampbell6301]

Props to you for getting through Halloween Week! How is it November already?!