Classroom Tour - Middle School Edition

I am so excited to finally be able to share the "finished" product of my classroom set up videos. I just completed my first week of school and so far this classroom is serving my 8th graders and I nicely. I hope you enjoy the your!
Products Mentioned or Shown:
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Hall Passes:
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Teacher Desk:
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Bookshelf Behind Desk:
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Desk Reference System:
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White Bookcase:
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Thanks for watching!

[@jessicamccoy2734]

I teach 7th grade and get special notes/pictures every once in a while. I’ve actually created a “memory binder”. It’s just a simple binder with sheet protectors. Any notes, picture, or special thing that a student gives me - I put it in this binder. So every so often I will go through it and see the collection of things over my years of teaching.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Jessica McCoy that’s a great idea!

[@chellemiller9046]

Im happy you took the excitement of elementary school into middle school. I don’t know why the inviting classroom feel is not carried all the way through high school. LOVE IT.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Chelle Miller thank you! I still remember the really nicely decorated classroom from my middle school and high school years.

[@chocolatescorpio3]

Man 2019 was the last year of our old lives! So much has changed since then!

[@francesharrigan1374]

Watched this again. Awesome job. Friends makes life beautiful. 🤗

[@PoliteChoice]

I admire your dedication to making your teaching space conducive to learning by being incredibly comfortable and stylish.

[@SmartieStylelr]

PoliteChoice thank you!

[@xxYanexx]

I’m not a teacher but for some reason I love watching classroom tours...this one has been one of my faves I’ve seen for this school year. Soo inviting and organized!! You did amazing job 👍🏼👏🤗 hope you have a great school year!

[@SmartieStylelr]

xxYanexx that’s funny. I never expect non-teachers to watch. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the compliment.

[@sharimedleyed.s.166]

Middle Schoolers absolutely love to give us sweet little notes & drawings. Love your room! 💕

[@dawnpalmer7257]

This classroom is beautiful and inviting. Excellent work ❤️❤️

[@dralbertpakin8895]

WOW what a nice set up. I wish I had that size of classroom. But looks so nice

[@keilah4039]

Give thanks for family and friends who are willing to help us when we need them. I watched all of the Finland vlogs and the classroom set up vids. Thoroughly enjoyed them, but did not get a chance to comment at the time. Loving your new classroom, especially your teacher's corner and the marble countertop. Also loving the new intro, as well, La Tawnya!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Keilah thank you! I am very thankful for my family friends. 💛

[@diaryoflex]

Happy Sunday, Smartiestyle Crew! 👩‍🏫💕

[@SmartieStylelr]

Accepting Alexus hope you had a great week!

[@robloxreported3755]

Lol in my day it is really sunday

[@nicoledennis-lawrence3326]

Funky and functional!

[@terrificintk]

Your new classroom looks amazing! It is important to make it welcoming and comfortable for the students, but also for you because you spend so much time there! Love the organization and decor! ☺️

[@SmartieStylelr]

Karen Howard thank you!

[@ribblettsgaming2779]

Such a beautiful room and so inviting for kidos at a more mature age level. Great job!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Ribbletts Gaming thanks!

[@SocialStudies401]

I love how you still use the kidney table in middle school! I wish my district would supply my middle school with one. Great for small groups and reteaching. They just don’t seem to understand the use for it in middle level. Thanks for sharing!

[@thecrucialchick9550]

Your classroom looks amazing!

[@essentiallyleigha]

Turned out GREAT! Hope your first month of school has been awesome...my transition to middle school has been good, still learning....Love Smartie Style!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Thanks! The transition as been mentally exhausting, but I feel like things are started to fall into place, and that feels great!

[@fanceeish5465]

You are blessed with awesomeness. Relax because you are over doing it. Take it as it comes.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Fance E ish thanks! I haven’t slowed down yet, but I’m hoping to soon.

[@tailored2teach438]

Looks awesome! Enjoy your school year!

[@ryxn.kell23]

Your class is so gorgeous love it!💞💞

[@teachingwithawiseman]

Your classroom turned out great! Your students are lucky to have you as their teacher! I hope you have the best teaching year yet!!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Dwayne Wiseman thanks!

[@susanbeyer2383]

Your room is beautifully done! Very organized and appealing to the eye!😬

[@SmartieStylelr]

Susan Beyer thank you!

[@ashchickify]

Looove your classroom setup! On an unrelated note -- your skin is so pretty! Skincare tips please! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SmartieStylelr]

Thank you, thank you! As far as my skin, I keep it simple and use all drug store products for cleansers, don't wear make up unless it is necessary, never go to bed in make up, and I live and die by MAC's foundation and powder.

[@karencrookedfingerscraft3408]

Love your classroom! It's warm, welcoming, calm and tidy. Perfect! I see you used ribbon around the light switch and it looks like the same as the bows. 👍Wonderful idea using the game for a reward.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Karen CrookedFingersCraft thank you! That washi tale saved the day.

[@karencrookedfingerscraft3408]

@@SmartieStylelr You are more than welcome. I am so happy it worked for you.

[@clarenemeth9916]

Love your end product!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Clare Nemeth thank you!

[@fdoctor79]

I love how intentional your classroom decor is in creating a nurturing environment conducive to learning. I hope you and all of my fellow educators have a safe and productively blessed 2019-2020 school year! Tfs

[@SmartieStylelr]

fdoctor thank you!

[@teachinwithpositivity9745]

I also love the kerplunk idea! Thanks for that!1

[@SmartieStylelr]

Teachin’ With Positivity I’m liking it so far.

[@DearlyDeborah]

It’s just so lovely.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Quill & Talon Farm thank you!

[@GOGOGLOW2]

Love It!!!Trust me the kids will appreciate it and do well in class!🤗

[@aac9806]

Highly inspirational classroom! It’s beautiful, functional, and extremely inviting.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Anitra Graves thank you!

[@KWills2029]

I love it! The staff, students, and parents love it! Success!!❤️

[@SmartieStylelr]

K. Wills thank you!

[@Mschocolet]

Love love love your style and room. I will miss your elementary school tips but I know you will do a phenomenal job in middle school. I pray that your year will be blessed and stress-free (or at least less stressed). Thank you for sharing and continuing to be authentic and genuine.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Carlene Wells thank you for the well wishes!

[@HerFamilySeriesOg]

I love how you used some of your elementary structures to assist with management ideas for your middle school students. You have created a beautiful home feeling. Have an awesome year!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Sabrina Fleming thank you! I’m quickly learning that elementary structures work just fine in middle school. 🤓

[@ericamorejon3532]

Love all your videos and style 🥰

[@SmartieStylelr]

Thank you!

[@JoifullyNatural]

Beautiful!! I have ideas that I will incorporate this year from you, so thank you!! I’m in better spirits at the moment, and I want to thank you, also, for your kind words! Have an Amazing year in 8th! 🤜🏽😘

[@SmartieStylelr]

11mjsmommy glad you found some helpful tip, but happier to know you are in good spirits. 💛 I hope you have a great school year.

[@jazybelle24]

It looks amazing! you did such a great job with all of the details. I'm so glad you feel you're where you're meant to be. There's no stopping you now!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

jazybelle24 thanks you!

[@julanenelson7413]

beautiful great job. i am inspired.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Thank you so much and I am glad you left feeling inspired.

[@priscillasworld3028]

Beautiful 👀 looking forward to your outfit of the day. Have a great year

[@blackwoman3839401]

Beautiful room! Thanks for the disclaimer to new teachers. Oh and those are "Moscow Mule" cups. LOVE IT!! 🤩🤩

[@SmartieStylelr]

Diary of A Mad Black Teacher lol! I don’t know what you’re talking about. 😜

[@blackwoman3839401]

@@SmartieStylelr I know my favorite drink cups. 😂😂😂

[@SmartieStylelr]

Diary of A Mad Black Teacher 🤣

[@crowley617]

Fantastic job! Your teacher area is one of my favorite spots too! It really is so important that our classrooms are just as inviting for the students as it is for us--the teacher.

[@SmartieStylelr]

C Rowley I agree!

[@beencouraged2733]

your classroom style is amazing. I absolutely love the "marble" countertops.

[@SmartieStylelr]

This Moms life. Thank you!

[@corinaramirez8143]

Love,Love, Love you’re class room! It came out amazing. Have a great year!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Corina Ramirez thank you!

[@ms.education4365]

I love your room! We are in school so many hours a day. We need a space that sparks our creative juices, and let's students know they are welcomed, and wanted. I try to make my classroom as warm as my own home. Luv it!❤

[@SmartieStylelr]

Ms. Education thank you and I wholeheartedly agree!

[@lovelygenise8178]

i love the yellow because it adds so much brightness!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Lovely Genise thank you!

[@ronlaprince2175]

Great job! I think it’s visually stimulating for kids and compliments a space for learning!

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Ronla P thank you!

[@janzimmermann2952]

Your room looks warm and lovely.....just like you!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

JAN ZIMMERMANN aww...thank you!

[@pamsteckman698]

Love your room! The kids have got to feel at home! Looks awesome!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Stampin' in the Sun thank you!

[@thehallpass2015]

It looks great!

[@SmartieStylelr]

The Hall Pass thanks!

[@DREDIVA2010]

What beautiful classroom. Have a great year!!!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Diane1961 thank you!

[@alisonmcdonald4387]

Your room as always looks amazing! I do like the new touches added for the upper grade audience you're teaching. Have a great year and continue to make the most of what you do. I love your room and the environment that you are setting for your students is a positive one. God bless you!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Alison McDonald thank you, thank you!

[@brianedley6432]

Thank you for not making the room to girly. Many teachers are forgetting they have young male students too. LOL! Great Job!

[@beautiful0070]

Love your desk/office space

[@SmartieStylelr]

beautiful0070 thank you!

[@BridgetReadsandReads]

I like your new intro and your desk area!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Bridget Reads and Reads thanks!

[@queendelaclassroom6450]

Absolutely LUV your classroom!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Queen de la Classroom thanks!

[@blackwoman3839401]

As big as they are, they are still children. Some things work with all grades. 😍😍

[@SmartieStylelr]

Diary of A Mad Black Teacher I agree. I think of them as super sized kids. 😜

[@carolynmiles2067]

Have a great year

[@SmartieStylelr]

Carolyn Miles thanks!

[@Mana98ify]

Your room is a beautiful inviting room for you and your students.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Mana98ify we’re liking it so far.

[@mariswayoflife]

Love your reference rack!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Mrs. Hernandez Mariswayoflife glad I ended up getting it.

[@anabelmorales1338]

Looks great!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Anabel Morales thanks!

[@GlitterandJams]

Of course, I LOVE your classroom! I always do! Your desk area is just GORGEOUS, though! Everything is just so organized and pretty at the same time. Have a FANTASTIC year! Love and hugs!

[@SmartieStylelr]

GlitterandJams thank you so much! I hope your school year is going well so far.

[@GlitterandJams]

SmartieStyle you’re very welcome!! I survived teacher work week, and Meet the Teacher on Thursday was GREAT! We have a work day on Monday and then school begins on Tuesday! This weekend is all about getting Caitlyn ready to move into her Kansas apartment. 😱 We spent the day yesterday traveling from Missouri to Kansas and back to finalize the apartment details and shop at IKEA. Today was all about getting a bed and bedding. Missions are accomplished and now I intend on doing my best impersonation of a potato for the majority of the remainder of this weekend so I am physically and mentally ready for next week! 😂😍

[@SmartieStylelr]

GlitterandJams you got this! Such exciting stuff, but so exhausting at the same time.

[@GlitterandJams]

SmartieStyle thank you! You’re absolutely right! 😍

[@jamarconway4459]

Coñgratulations on your way into teaching junior high school in a couple of years I will be going to high school. 9th grade

[@jenn112871]

I absolutely love the way that your classroom turned out! It looks so comfortable! Great Job!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Jennifer Brady thank you!

[@lauracampion6781]

This looks amazing! Your hard work and dedication to a comfortable space for your students is admirable!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Laura Campion thanks!

[@gcavazos1000]

OUTSTANDING! Great job, LaTonya and crew!

[@SmartieStylelr]

gcavazos1000 thanks!

[@Dede_5718]

Excellent!!!! Your new room is sooo inviting etc...I love it❤️ have a safe fun and successful school..can’t wait to see and hear how middle school is going... Please do a clothing haul or ootd at some point I need some ideas😎

[@sylviepadilla4249]

Absolutely beautiful! It’s especially cool to see how you transitioned the decor from Elementary to Middle school. It’s amazing! I think it’s a great start to your middle school journey. I hope it’s an amazing year for you😊

[@SmartieStylelr]

Sylvie Padilla thank you!

[@bhmayson]

Your classroom looks wonderful, have a great year!

[@SmartieStylelr]

bhmayson thank you!

[@girlryann]

Looks great!! Your students are lucky to have you!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Ryann V thank you!

[@VC-zr2xh]

Love it! Great decor as per usual!!! Have a great year!!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Veressa Coyt thank you!

[@Harrington32]

Your classroom looks amazing!! I love the organization, the decorations, and the systems you have in place. I’m so inspired and congrats on your middle school journey!

[@SmartieStylelr]

NS1 thank you!

[@ButterflySamurai]

Wow your classroom is beautiful!!!! I could only dream

[@SmartieStylelr]

Butterfly Samurai thank you!

[@yoteach8593]

It looks great! Very beautiful!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Yo Teach thanks!

[@sweetcakes1509]

Love your Classroom!!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

SweetCakes thanks!

[@TeachingInTheMiddle]

I love your classroom . It's awesome. My time is coming.

[@SmartieStylelr]

TYRELL ROBINSON thanks!

[@yaramendez205]

Love how the classroom turned out!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Yara Mendez thanks!

[@nappymodel]

Your room is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

nappymodel thank you!

[@MasterTeacherTutoring]

Love your room! It looks great!

[@SmartieStylelr]

LearningWithLa thanks!

[@dawnyeappel6293]

This is super cute! And thanks for reminding us that new teachers don't need to start off all out in the style arena

[@SmartieStylelr]

Dawnye Appel thank you! No, don’t even go down this route your first year.

[@happyblackbird8]

I love your classroom and overall vibe! It should be fun to follow along on your eighth grade journey. 😄

[@SmartieStylelr]

Holly Jamison thank you! I hope you enjoy following along with me during my first year of middle school.

[@crumcake3]

Hello...I love the classroom... Especially your teaching corner. It does look very nice and homy. I can not wait to see different curriculum on the intermediate level.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Crumcake3 thank you!

[@brittanyray7279]

You are soooo inspiring! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@KafoopleLand]

Looks great, LaTawnya! I am constantly amazed by how much time and effort my US colleagues put into setting up their classrooms. We don’t tend to do this at all! Well done! I hope you’re enjoying teaching older students :) 🌼🌼🌼📒📒📒💛💛💛

[@SmartieStylelr]

Kafoople Land thank you my friend! I must admit I had moments when I was stunned by how much time I was choosing to devote to this process. It was worth it though. 😅

[@shernhall6185]

I love your classroom! It is functional, relaxing, and a beautiful space. I also made the switch from elementary to middle school this year. Wishing you a great and successful school year!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Shern Hall thank you and best of luck with your transition!

[@victoriacurry2006]

Beautiful room!!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Victoria Curry thanks!

[@brendapark7631]

Absolutely beautiful! It’s worth the time you put in. 😊

[@SmartieStylelr]

Brenda Park thanks!

[@morgansilva2092]

I am diggin ALL of it. Lol It all came out at stunning! Your teacher space is definitely my fave as well. The counter top looks fabulous. I still got to get permission to do mine, but as soon as I do then I am on it. Great job! Bravo! Here is to a fantastic year!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Morgan Silva thank you! I hope you get the green light to do the countertops. They’ve been a hit with the students and other staff.

[@brittanywilliams2677]

I knew your classroom would be gorgeous!! You did such an awesome job! I’m going for the living room feel in my classroom too. Hopefully it turns out just as good! Thanks for sharing with us!!! ❤️

[@SmartieStylelr]

Brittany Williams thanks! Hope everything turns out the way you want it.

[@jeanined8948]

I love your desk area!!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Jeanine D thank you! Glad it’s working out so far.

[@henryprokop9170]

GREAT CLASSROOM!!! Thank you for the tour. It truly looks amazing. Best of luck on your new adventure in middle school. Alicia from CT.

[@SmartieStylelr]

henry prokop thank you!

[@Kate.Nkechi.O]

Welcome!!! That was me 2 years ago...

[@Dannydee79]

Absolutely Beautiful! 💛

[@SmartieStylelr]

dannydee79 thank you!

[@PrimaryTeachingWithDom]

Your classroom looks great! Always something to look at 😊😊 great video thanks for sharing

[@SmartieStylelr]

Primary Teaching With Dom thank you!

[@sydneybaldemeca6339]

Beautiful class room.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Sydney Baldemeca thanks!

[@melanieland9535]

Awesomeness! I love it!

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Melanie Land thank you!

[@silvataylor4097]

Love it! Job well done! 👍 take a bow 🙇‍♀️

[@SmartieStylelr]

Silva Taylor thank you!

[@talesofafifthgradeteacher7371]

Looks so good! I think a lot of the things you did in elementary will still work well for the bigger kids.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Tales of a Fifth Grade Teacher I think so too!

[@jenniferrichardson550]

Beautiful!!! Everything was well thought out! Thank you for sharing. I’m wrapping up setting my class up. I have been procrastinating putting contact paper on an ugly cabinet of mine...you have motivated me 😁. ~Enjoy the journey

[@SmartieStylelr]

Jennifer Richardson hope it’s all going well!

[@prettieclassie6361]

I thought nothing could top your 3rd grade classroom, but this classroom is decorated so beautifully La'Tawnya! Also loving the channel makeover.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Pink Passion and Pencils thank you! I know they are very similar, but I think the version of my classroom is my favorite. Thanks for watching!

[@dannymcglone5926]

Your classroom looks great. Have a great year in your new school and grade.

[@SmartieStylelr]

danny mcglone thank you!

[@AubreySmalls]

Your classroom looks nice. I need to make hall passes for my students to use, and I might just use what you have especially if I can put what I want on it.

[@SmartieStylelr]

Mr. Smalls the Music Teacher they were reasonably priced and I like them.