SmorgieVision: Introducing Centers Day 1

[@elli120]

The child with the braids and blue T-shirt/kakhi shorts is already ahead of the game!

[@IzzyBusysMom]

I was thinking that too. He’s so smart

[@maryannbrandon3257]

I am so impressed. All the kiddos are engaged. You rock.

[@mandyschneller5653]

They did so well! Thank you for posting! This will help me introduce centers for my kiddos.

[@abientot8532]

"What do Zombie's do?" "They can kill somebody." I'm laughing so hard. You do a great job at not letting hilarous answers derail you. Thanks for this preview! We start tomorrow and we have half days all week so it's nice to watch your videos as a reference for my first year. Thank you for all of your information!!! Currently laminating. :D

[@tashamarie3964]

Just found your channel and I love your classroom. I love the choices you provide your kiddos. They are engaged and learning. Wonderful work!

[@nataliewestcott6731]

Have they already practiced many of the activities in the tubs? How do they know what to do so independently already?? Very few are asking for help! Somehow they know how to use all the materials correctly too (like the clothespins - they aren't playing incorrectly with them and being silly). How is this going so well SOOO early in the year?

[@gregsmedley]

We had not practiced or introduced these prior! This is the real deal Day 1! It's lots of modeling and procedures and expectations! And a little luck!

[@StayClassyPioneer]

When do you teach them what to do in each tub? How do you execute that without it being overwelming?

[@ameiyao7234]

what a big beautiful classroom. Good job!

[@JenniferBruggemanOfficial]

That little man in the blue polo is a good listener! What is your advise for doing this if I only have 4 tubs?

[@utfan0899]

I love your videos and fashion sense. I teach middle school but I'm obsessed with your videos lol !

[@jordanlichtey8318]

that is a cool idea

[@BR06456]

Oh where oh where did you get this fantastic shelf? Lol

[@mjm8741]

Love your videos. When do you introduce centers, ie first week of school, second, etc? Also, do the kids have free choice where to sit? Do you ever alternate their seating?

[@cherishsimpson]

Thank you for the videos! How do you teach them what to do in each tub?

[@iheartprimary9495]

I see you get to video your class often. Did you have separate permission to include your kiddos in your youtube channel? I'm just starting my channel and want to video some lessons because I have an open concept classroom but I'm curious how parents will be with their kiddos being on youtube?

[@gregsmedley]

I get admin permission, our district media release for each child and a specific release for social media for my class.

[@mounialahlou5296]

what kind of task/activities do you have in the tubs?

[@lauriepereira7752]

How do you manage centers where kids lose pieces? This is so frustrating to me.

[@xNCFOREVERx]

Nice!!! Awesome! I definitely want to try this this school yr. Do you have any suggestions bc of covid

[@stacyprice2209]

Where did you buy the center trays/furniture from?

[@gregsmedley]

Ikea

[@stacyprice2209]

Thanks Greg!

[@dolcelove18]

You have such a small class! Recommendations for a kinder class of 28? Ive done centers with 20 and 21 students but 28 is a lot!

[@reddeer1758]

Could you do it as part of a rotation instead? I had 29 children last year and that worked well for them.

[@reddeer1758]

Okay, never mind I think I found your video about how you set up centres. Another question though - what's your system for finished work? Where do kids put it (esp. stuff from centres)? Need a bit of help with the organisation side of things.

[@toddspires603]

If I'm not mistaken, he said when they are finished with recording sheets they put them in their cubbies to take home. He says he doesn't check them.

[@kendallbennett6289]

Are the students familiar with all of the centers or was this their first exposure to the activities?

[@e3bay]

I am wondering the same thing. What activities do you start tubs with?

[@gregsmedley]

This is their very first exposure!

[@pm-r6136]

I'm confused. Why do they get a green tub when they have a blue tag?? Where did I miss the directions??!!

[@gregsmedley]

The tags have nothing to do with their centers. Those are just their name tags. There are other videos on our KZbin page explaining the details!

[@missdi5911]

how far into the school year to you introduce centers?

[@msl6337]

Are any of the activities for two or more students or does each child work independently?

[@gregsmedley]

Their choice! They can work together or alone!

[@clehr4477]

I have 33 kindergarten students and no help. I would love teaching again if I had a small class. Any suggestions?

[@gregsmedley]

You should try the wheel system. Just have more groups! So you might have 6 groups of 5 or so!

[@sararobles3580]

33 students! I wish there were legal limits for class size in every state.

[@chanellebooysen9570]

33? In south africa they have like 50 kids in a class

[@ambernichole5893]

Do you have another teacher that works with you in your classroom?

[@gregsmedley]

Not usually but I do have a student teacher this semester!

[@sagricornsign9583]

Hey awesome

[@cityhomestead4490]

why do you tell them about zombies? that is not for toddlers. make another comparison. if you told my child i would be furious!

[@candidcavy9943]

city homestead well he's gotta learn eventually

[@gregsmedley]

I think you are off track as to what this video is about, which is introducing centers to my class. I don't "teach about zombies" in my classroom and that is not at all what is happening here. This is themed material in centers that help the kids practice what we are learning. At halloween time we have centers that are halloween themed such as witches, spiders, bats, frankenstien, zombies etc... At Christmas time we use Christmas themed material such as Santa, reindeer, Christmas tree, ornaments etc... Same goes for Valentines Day and Spring time on and on.... I hope that makes a little more sense and thank you for watching!

[@gregsmedley]

They're not toddlers. And they talk about zombies all day long because it's what they watch on tv.

[@angiecrouch6113]

I loved it. You have so many good ideas.

[@reddeer1758]

Toddlers? They're 5 years old, they're young children. Most already know about zombies because they play fantasy games with each other, have books read to them and watch TV/play video games. Makes it fun. I doubt I would even be angry if someone told an actual toddler about zombies for the same reason. But hey, you're entitled to your opinion.