Getting Observed, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Something NEW! | Pocketful of Primary

[@Prophezora]

The fact that you can verbalize in such detail what you do each day in such an organized manner...you were meant to be an elementary school teacher! I am not super religious but God bless you!! 😄

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

You are the teacher I want to become. When I'm sad I watch your videos and you remind me why I choose Teaching as a career. You remind me I'm becoming a teacher because I love kids and I love to work with kids. I had a bad first day on Thursday at my new teaching site. Thank you for the inspiration

[@taylor-lm4gi]

anyone else miss the unboxing hauls? i just like seeing what other people buy because it just satisfies my need to shop without having to spend money

[@tatienriquezz]

Hi. I started watching your videos at the beginning of the school year and you make me want to be a teacher. I know teaching is hard work, but I love grading papers for my teachers. Thank you so much for helping me find what I am passionate for. You are the best.

[@uptownflavor]

Michelle, your growth as a teacher is so apparent in the recent videos. It really helps to be in a school that supports your success. Kudos to you!

[@nicolelamoureux164]

Thanks for sharing how you set up your lessons! I love the practicality of your videos!

[@natasham7421]

I plan for the week, it would drive me crazy to plan daily. Also, i'm out at 4:00. 6:00 is crazy. you are amazing.

[@theglamteacher7386]

“They probably don’t remember applying..... but that’s OK they’ve been hired” 😂😂😂😂💕

[@sheila21870]

That was a busy week! I got tired for you while watching! I’m so impressed with your dedication to teaching, and your service to the profession! ❤️

[@mountaingalhomemaker4179]

I had a long talk with my daughters about bullying after my sister who lives with us quit her job due to being bullied by a grown woman in her 60s. I told my girls that bullies can come in people of all kinds and sadly all ages. It was 2nd time she'd been bullied at her employer the first time was a woman who'd bullied her in school and obviously hadn't grown up like most school bullies

[@vickyfoster1968]

Hi Michelle. I just wanted to say that I find your videos very inspiring. I have been teaching for 11 years and after a difficult class last year, I felt like I had lost my passion for teaching. Watching your videos, and having a much nicer class, I have fell in love with teaching again - thank you. I lead reading in my primary school (UK) and you keep mentioning Reading Olympics which sounds a great way to promote reading for pleasure. What is reading Olympics? Keep doing the fantastic job that you are. Vicky x

[@tanyahobson-begraft843]

I’ve been teaching for 19 years and I have a suggestion: Every once in a while go tech free for a whole day. We get so used to all this wonderful technology at our fingertips: slides, videos, apps...that it really does help build our skills as educators to think outside the box, and discover of new ways to reach our kids to drop it all occasionally.

[@kimryden]

I would say that she does use a variety of ways to reach her students. Her slides are how she organizes her day, just like a paper planner. From what she presents here, she is not using techology for everything. She uses manipulatives and games...books and experiements. I think her classroom is a great mix. Technology is a tool that we can abuse or we can use to enhance the experience in our classrooms. These kids are growing up in an age where they will have to use technology in a lot of areas in all of their future jobs!

[@uptownflavor]

Also, some districts want teachers to include tech in their lessons. I don't find her to be overly dependent on tech. There have been days when her tech wasn't working and she was able to adjust.

[@jeffmiller6423]

Cool

[@lemon2164]

You mean devices

[@lifelovejourney]

And I will say - I have been teaching 28 years and in the past 9 months I have learned so much about tech that I wish I had know YEARS ago.

[@SkylerDeGrote619]

Your videos are amazing! I'm going back to school to get my MAT degree and I absolutely am obsessed with watching your videos! they are so so so so informative and helpful!

[@meganbass9063]

If your school gets more iPads or Chromebooks like my school our teacher sometimes does Kahoot which is like a quiz game thing and it's really fun!!

[@joshneville8254]

Megan Bass my school does that too

[@gamingwithhayden2697]

Maream aziz why

[@aaronlanier]

I remember doing “Look Quick” when I was in 4th and 5th Grade Math!

[@kimscooterjamieson]

You are honestly the best teacher EVER!!! I will be using the kind 🍁 leaf, the wrinkled heart and the story “one” for my homeschool morning gathering time. Thank you for sharing. We really appreciate you. ✏️ 📚 🍎

[@leotiara97]

love your channel, Michelle! you’re going to hit a million so fast I can feel it. ❤️🤞🏼🙏🏻

[@emmanoel4876]

I recently completed my undergraduate degree in Primary Education (I can teach Years/Grade 1-6) and throughout my degree I'd watch your videos. You're a very inspiring person, you really have a buzz that's contagious. Watching you I just want to reorganise and be productive, you also make me see why I think it was good that I left teaching. For me, seeing you so busy.. the youtube, your TPT store, the lesson plans, the resources, the teaching... you're constantly switched on, I don't know when you have down time... or even if you manage it. I remember you saying you love being busy, but what I learnt is that whilst I love teaching children, I cannot be a teacher. To be a teacher means to sacrifice, which is why I think you're incredible. Michelle, I truly don't know HOW you do it all. That also goes to every teacher in the comments - an absolute inspiration, I wish I could shake everyone's hand. Michelle you are always so happy, energetic, enthusiastic - even though I don't teach anymore, you're still a major role model that I aspire to become.

[@Tallie602]

Hi Michelle, I was wondering what you do to differentiate. I struggle with this the most when it comes to it. This would be so helpful! Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@jessmt3265]

I love you so much. You Inspire me to be a better teacher and a better human. Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us. Greetings from Australia!! 😊🌸

[@lovicollier9640]

Well done with lesson planning for your obs. It was great to see the use of activities for differentiated learning to support the lesson.. I like your conference report setup page. You have some great ideas. Smiles from down under.

[@sadiesauer6331]

Greatest showman soundtrack

[@supadupachic]

Loved your vlog this week especially the ending! I teach 2nd Grade in Texas and I would myself overworked. I’m 5 months pregnant and I have been thinking of myself more and the baby. I agree with you that taking time to reenergize helps to be able to give more of yourself as a teacher to your students! 💜

[@JessicaHenriquez]

Watching your videos has become a part of my Sunday morning routine 💕 you are amazing!

[@taranell3138]

I would love a video on what you do for student motivation! I am a new teacher and this is important to me and I want to be able to motivate my students to reach and learn more.

[@lucyhughes5439]

Michelle, I love your videos so much! You’re such a sweet teacher. I’m in fifth grade and you inspire me it be a teacher!

[@destinywalters6775]

6th hi Michelle I am a student I love all your videos I am still a student but you make me want to respect and do extra for her to make her day better, you make my day better by the way I want to move to Maryland so I can be at your school, I want to be a teacher and you inspire me to follow my dreams if you even see this thank you

[@aliyahk2914]

Hi Michelle! I love your channel so much! I’m a sophomore in high school and want to become a teacher when I go to college. Your weekly vlogs are so fun to see what it is like being a teacher in real life.

[@hberrysc3517]

I love all of these videos. You have a ton of great ideas! I don’t know where you get all of your drive from! Good for you, and even better for your students and your school. 💕💕 * also, loved your thoughts on “weakness” as category. I agree. Glad you are your own person.

[@lilyg6136]

You’re the best!! Haha it was so funny when you were mentioning getting coffee and said, “I don’t know, I don’t have the best logic”. You deserve that coffee and more! I’m always inspired by all you do and your heart shines through!❤️

[@hayleeblack6639]

Please, please, please work on your National Board certification. You're exactly what a NBCT is. I am a middle school teacher, and you inspire me so much. You're a fantastic educator. I would love for my kiddos to be your class.

[@uptownflavor]

I agree. I work in a neighboring district and a ton of my colleagues are NBCT.

[@arnedataylor-harper7323]

Hey you are really a great teacher and I am using a lot of your ideas.

[@ellen3131]

I'm new to this channel but I already love it! Been spending the whole weekend watching videos from it. A bit confusing sometimes as I am not from The US, so the school system is something I'm not familiar with at all. But it's still fun to watch :D

[@Erin_C1010]

Wow Michelle, I love your observation lesson. I love how prepared you are with the google slides. I am new to google slides and love playing with them....I would love to see a tutorial on how you make your slides so pretty.

[@sophieandkyla8455]

My teacher gets to school at 5 every day I fell bad I love you channel

[@aaronlanier]

YAAY! Happy Sunday, Michelle! 😀❤️

[@laurenwallace8785]

So happy to have found your page! I am loving all your videos. I will be intern teaching in the same county you actually teach in ☺️ small world!! Do you have any videos on you lesson planning?

[@robynbeele7109]

All our observations are unannounced. Be thankful you were able to prepare for yours!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

In my old county, I had four unannounced formal observations every year. I have had both structures... announced and unannounced. There are advantages and disadvantages of each. With an announced formal observation, you have to write a very in-depth lesson plan (meaning 6-7 pages for a single lesson) whereas that is usually not required for an unannounced observation. The expectations are usually higher for an announced observation as well.

[@kellicastlevaca8204]

Love your channel. Where do you get your Pose a Problem and Conceptual Task Cards...LOVE Them!

[@sofiaoyola9341]

Hi Michelle! I love your videos so much you’re amazing and my inspiration. I am 15 yrs old and I want to become a teacher, But I feel degraded by my parents since my brother is a vet and of course they want their daughter (me) to follow as well. Regardless I will follow my dream but what did you do during highschool and throughout college to help you become such an amazing teacher?

[@lifestylemasonjars8899]

Hi Mrs. Ferré i am in the 4th grade I love your video I am in the same County that you teach it is so fun to watch your video.

[@dancingdiva90950]

Too funny, you said "refill your cup" and I was pouring my coffee right when you were saying that! Thank you for being so honest in your videos you are a true motivation!

[@xabbycampbellx5494]

I love your channel so much,I have my own little room to play teacher and when I grow up I strive to be a teacher because I want to change students lives and make sure they can have the most amazing year ever so watching your videos help me for the future where we might not have youtube and I have to teach based off of my perspective and I know sometimes that's appropriate but other times I like being a follower on your channel. What grade do you teach?

[@krystal37276]

So you learn something new every day! I thought it was pronounced ree siz and had NO idea it was ree sees!

[@chelsyealyssa]

Hi Michelle! I know you got an iPad not too long ago. Did you get the regular iPad or the iPad Pro? I just got the regular iPad, and was wondering how you liked yours? Loved this vlog by the way 😃💕

[@carna110]

I'm in the middle of writing constant teaching application cover letters, so this is a nice but relevant break. Loving the content, and can't wait for the next one :)

[@lucywalton4066]

I love your videos so much. You inspire me xx

[@mahoganymoon3437]

Hi! What app do you use to create the slides and how do you get the pictures in? Not sure if you did that video before but I haven't noticed. Thanks! Great video

[@Prophezora]

Excellent topic!

[@jasonauritt4840]

Hi Michelle, love watching your vlogs. I just have a question for you. All those worksheets that you give the students do you create them yourself or are they provided by the curriculum that you use? Also I’ve never used Google slides are they similar to PowerPoint slides? JJ

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

Michelle, I love your vlogs, I’ve been watching since day one! Since you don’t film much in your class, would you consider doing some mock lessons in your home office? Like go through the flow of a math lesson from start to finish? I teach first grade and this is my first year, and I’m struggling with keeping up with the flow of the math lesson and we use the same model as your district does. Not sure if this made sense 😩😩 but I have no problem clarifying if you need it. Love you girl 💜 and thanks so much for sharing ☺️🤗

[@nadai3945]

Question: how do you all structure conferences with departmentalization? At my school I don’t teach all subjects m but I conference with my homeroom parents on all subjects and it’s a bit weird. Congrats on the observation!

[@katiemaria3560]

I am obsessed with your glasses!!! Where are they from? ❤️❤️❤️

[@hannahturnipseed3891]

Hi. I’m 11 years old and I’ve always loved school. I know I want to be a teacher when I grow up and I know most things but I do have one question. If I am out where can I get a substitute for my class?? Thank you!

[@tahliarose8500]

At my school we use WALT and WILF. Walt stands for we are learning to and wilf stands for what I am looking for

[@ingsan8774]

hi Michelle! Had you ever have to deal with parents, that threatened you with the lawyer cause they didn't agree with your assessment of there child?

[@katherinefotopoulos9244]

That's crazy! No judge will take that case seriously unless abuse or obvious mistreatment is happening, but I understand that's still scary! A judge will straight up be like why are you wasting the courts time? Just put your child in another class

[@rebannparo08]

I once had a parent threaten me by saying they were going to call the school board. The principal just looked at me and said "If they DO call, the school board will talk to me and they'll see that you've done everything right. There's nothing you have to worry about.". They never actually called. That was my first year of teaching. As long as you're doing things the way you are supposed to, there's no way they can hold a case against you. However, these parents did get escorts any time they were on campus and the principal told me that I was not to be in the same room with them based on their behavior. My current school does not allow unaccompanied parents to walk in the school unless they are registered volunteers. Such crazy times we live in!

[@djthereplay]

#ForReal @@katherinefotopoulos9244 . - Dwight

[@pamjohnson5638]

Looking quickly at the top of your sub notes, it looks like you start school much later than we do. We start at 8 and end at 2:10. (Southern Oregon). What are your school hours? Later would be nice since many of our kids do not function well by getting up early. ☺ Love watching your channel and your enthusiasm for learning as well as teaching the kids!

[@desireea2678]

No one asked ...... she would talk about something like that.🙄

[@crystalbarbiegirl8264]

Hello! What is the name of the Block 2 Math Game Worksheet (with Dice & Counters) featured toward the end at 34:28? Is it available on your TpT Store? Which Resource Pack is it part of?

[@spaceysno1girl-youtuber]

Personally i like to use strengths and limitations rather than weaknesses, to be limited has less negative psychological connotations than to be weak, also limits are there to be worked on and raised and that seems more achievable than to take a weakness and turn it into a strength. I teach psychology and words are very important psychologically speaking, but i do feel it just gives something easier to work toward achieving than tackling a weakness. That said this is what I love about being a teacher, everyone comes at it from their own perspective and makes it their own, love that freedom it gives to be the kind of teacher you want to be xx

[@tinagood640]

DId she not already explain why she prefers "weaknesses?" Please listen to her words, as you stated they are so very important...psychologically speaking.

[@spaceysno1girl-youtuber]

@@tinagood640 This is the problem with people jumping on people in the comments section, i was just explaining what i use, this was in no way me having a go at Michelle at all!! Teachers share their methods with each other and she didn't mention the word limitations - i shared it because maybe others would like alternatives to use and because i myself really like using this - i watch Michelle to learn and to grow as a teacher and to share my practice. I rarely do it because people like you who think they are clever with their comments jump on others, what is sad is that people are not allowed to have a say or an opinion on here if it goes against Michelle and this wasn't against her this was just another opinion... I was excited to share it till you weighed in with your nastiness - thanks for ruining it for me and making me want to just not bother AGAIN!!

[@lavenderbees13]

44th, and by the way, I am very inspired by you. Great job, you seem like a wonderful teacher 👩‍🏫! Thanks for the great videos!

[@musicteacher9667]

It's all fun and games until you trip or hit your ankle on it. I've done that so many times.

[@millisagable9332]

Where did u get the doorbell from? Dang you are organized!

[@arabelladavison4097]

Millisa Gable Amazon x

[@jess6483]

Out of curiosity, how much prep time do you have within your contract hours? I have NONE unless I give up my lunch. But I always get so jealous whenever I hear you talk about being able to go over plans, prep, etc. during the school day.

[@pre-kdivertido3198]

always love your ideas

[@Marienml]

I wish you could record any of your classes!

[@lolaa4753]

I am 8 and I want to be a teacher Soo this is amazing for good facts!

[@matthewsherwood8427]

love your videos!!!!!keep up the good work!!!

[@laurenfountaine6785]

Hello Michelle! I love your videos! How do you find time to do everything?!?!

[@cassidymortimer9500]

How do you add in that timer that you showed in your slide show at 9:28?

[@alla3469]

Cassidy Walters this is pretty late but she gets a video from KZbin she included this in a video but I’m not sure which one

[@lgbtqplus]

@@alla3469 She said she made it herself :) It's on her TPT Rotation Boards btw

[@sydneydodd3469]

I am in 6th grade and I would love it if you came to Oklahoma to be my math teacher because mine is kinda rude 😩

[@rio-ko1qb]

Very nice video, but I have one question: are the confrences student led?

[@Jennheart88]

I’m a classic over thinker too!! Lol

[@Macmarts21]

I am not a teacher, but I love your videos!

[@MaddyMissimo]

I'm so jealous of your organization skills. All of your observation tips were so helpful, and I love that you dress up to feel better. Also, I never thought of the pockets comment, but you're right--as teachers, we hold so much. Please check out my teaching vlog. I also vlogged about getting observed in my kindergarten class.

[@katie_jewell890]

Lol I am in 6th grade and I leave before you In the morning😂😂 I leave at 6:25 to walk to the bus because I have to go to band before my classes.

[@jjspgl]

Would you be interested in doing an episode on vocal hygiene. I've just lost my voice as an educator for the THIRD time! I'm going to be looking into professional help of course but I think it would be cool to talk about as it's something people don't really consider entering into the profession! :)

[@uptownflavor]

That's so sad. We have microphones in our schools so when my throat goes out I use the mic. I've seen Michelle also use mics in her classroom.

[@blacknnatural]

Hope you get your own donated Chromebook cart so you can have them whenever.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

That would be AMAZING! As of right now, the four 4th grade teachers share the cart. I get Chromebooks for about 50 minutes for block 1 and block 2 once a week.

[@kaitlinward7435]

How did your classroom end up green? I looove it

[@azwildcats00]

Hi Michelle, would you mind sharing where you bought your doorbell’s remote button protective case?Thank you!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I got mine from TJ Maxx! It is just a hand sanitizer holder! Super simple! The doorbell remote fits perfectly inside!

[@azwildcats00]

Pocketful of Primary .....Thank you!

[@hannahdandoy5654]

Did the stage go with you to Texas?

[@Krispy_Kridder]

Can you make a video about teaching classes with super small numbers?

[@philbeer314]

I understand having a busy week, or at least the feeling that it was busy. You mentioned on Thurs you were reading to a Kinder class. What book did you end up reading to them? I am beginning as a substitute in Nov. I hope the teachers I do sub for will be as organized.

[@myrakawilliams1666]

Hi Michell I’m in 6th grade and I love your video you inspired me and I might want to be a teacher like you make my day a good day but I’m a small KZbinr

[@badmammajamma85]

Where did you get the wireless doorbell?

[@alien7875]

Cultural arts to me in Elementary was called Special Areas

[@Gabriela-sv1cc]

Hello early people! Love the new vid Michelle!❤

[@lulujane7533]

Random topic: she has the same glasses as my mom!

[@BUTTE.RS..]

Hi I’m a kid I’m in 3rd and I’m 8 years old and I love your videos ✌🏻✌🏻✨

[@Imhotterthanyourdad]

Great video I have been watching your channel sense I was in 4 th grade I am now in 6th and I LOVE your channel I have always wanted to be a teacher and you have motivated me more and more to fulfill that dream and seeing how hard you guys work and how much kids need to appreciate teachers more! I love you keep the AMAZING content goinnnnnggg

[@msabby24]

Is there Kagan in your school? Mine has it and all of the students really dislike it

[@meganelizabeth5224]

Can you do a video on Clipboard Cruising?

[@addisonlee1382]

I have read the book One in third or forth grade

[@gabriellaashton5412]

How do you create these sheets and labels on TPT, like do you use an app or...?

[@thecovlife3135]

Do any of the other teachers have a KZbin channel

[@adysonousterhout6570]

Anybody else wanted her as your teacher

[@mcnabsn]

You look great in orange! 😊

[@nyxredfern5042]

I realize not every parent can make it to conferences, but it is a bit disappointing that not all make it out. Just think it's important when parents show an active interest in their child's education.

[@Tallie602]

Also, an addition to Stand up- Hand up- Pair up; you can do timed-pair-share. This allows for both students to have equal opportunities to discuss. You can add a timer on the board for however long you would like. If partner a is done discussing before the time is up, partner b should ask questions to keep the discussion going. Vice versa for partner b.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes... there are tons of ways to have students share. I opted to use stand up, hand up due to the fact that my students need to have opportunities for movement in order to stay engaged in the lesson.

[@taylormm97]

Kind of random, but what were those foam puzzle pieces that came with the stage in the box? 😂

[@simplyraeann3711]

They are normally used as floors for places babies or kids play to have a soft place to play. They probably included them to help cushion the box.

[@rubyshort7762]

Do you use lattas for multiplication

[@danniabplanalp1496]

For my school my teachers ever school year they give us candy based on how we were that year like m&m mini me (mini teacher)

[@carolinealston2820]

You mentioned a stamp to give the kids kudos? I might have misunderstood, but now I am so curioussss. Tell me about the kudos! Or tell me I misunderstood...😂

[@saraschmidt1]

This isn’t a very good description but basically if the kids have good behavior they can get rewarded with a cub kudo (which I don’t know what they do with, maybe it goes in a drawing for something?)

[@carolinealston2820]

@@saraschmidt1 Thanks!! 🤓