Teaching in the Classroom: Organizing Binders and Substitute Prep

[@nohea_robertson]

I love the binder method and use it to organize all of my themes and cardboard templates. I am so glad I found your channel! I've been teaching for 32 years and I love that I get fresh ideas from you! :)

[@natalie3104]

Love the binder idea! Organizational tips are my favorite 😊

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Yay! They are actually mine too :) I think the channel will head back in that direction.

[@cynthiaarellano1570]

I use long bins I have them named my each month and I put books copies any posters cut outs or activities that I do When the month arrives I just pull out the bin 😄

[@garusgirl7023]

I organize my units in page protectors and binders as well. It makes me feel better seeing that your binders are as messy as mine!

[@pinkprincess1234]

When I grow up I wanna be a teacher I think teachers are awesome you're a great teacher

[@vanessacramos8096]

Binders save my life!! Such an easy way to organize!!! Love your channel. Totally obsessed!!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Yay! Thank you so much for watching!

[@authordeborahjeanwhite6188]

Love the pillow day idea.

[@rebeccapelasio9745]

I find it sad that a lot of your viewers couldn't support your vlogmas! I really enjoyed them! But it's good to see your classroom vlogs and how you do things and I love your organising ways!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Rebecca pelasio - My hope is that it was more of the algorithm change. Finding channels has changed, especially if you watch a lot of different categories of videos. The notification alert will play a much larger roll in success of niche topics on KZbin.

[@dmctgrlly]

I love your binder organization idea and I am hoping to integrate it into my own classroom.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Yay! I love it!

[@somavoteyan256]

Thank you for your idea. I love it so much.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Somavotey An - 😊Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@meghanjimerson3263]

It's so sad hearing you won't be doing vlogmas anymore ! :( But anyways, I just wanted to let you know you and your content inspires me so much. I am currently an Eled major and without your videos I wouldn't be as excited to graduate as I am currently. The education community on KZbin is quite small but I'm glad you're not totally giving up on the channel, you're such an inspiration Bridget!!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Meghan J - The timing is a bit of a bummer, but in the long run I think it is probably better. I agree... it has not been easy reaching out to other social medias. KZbin is its own beast and requires a commitment from the creators and viewers to be successful. We will adapt 😎

[@skykennedy9389]

Love your around the world binder! Had a bit of a chuckle seeing the "how to say hi" for Australia - I've lived here all my life and never once heard anyone say "G'Day" as a genuine greeting! Also, super sad to see Vlogmas end early! I was enjoying it! But I totally get the intensity of last minute editing with very little reward ❤️ that being said, I have watched every single one of your videos and will probably never stop, I just have never been much of a commenter till now.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Sky Kennedy oh my stars really!? I got that cute little unit from TPT a couple years ago. Never thought to look into its validity. Thank you for always watching and supporting my channel. It truly means the absolute world to me! 😘

[@pattersonteach]

Enjoyed this video. I teach middle school. Sixth grade ELA and am interested in creating unit plans and being more organized.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Hey guys! Make sure to hit the bell next to the Subscribe button! Subscribing no longer ensures that you will receive an alert!

[@grisarfamily2112]

The Lettered Classroom can we do a collab? If so what can we do?

[@zelmaa5736]

On my iPad I don't have a bell. Is this just an iPad thing?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Zelma Anderson - I will show it in a video. It is on all devices kzbin.info . Next to the subscribe button there is a bell for notifications. You choose pages individually that you would like to be alerted. All of your subscriptions will still show up in your subscription feed but some people follow hundreds or thousands of channels. Thank you for the support. 😘

[@zelmaa5736]

I just logged into KZbin on my desktop and "lo and behold!" there is the bell in the top right hand corner. I don't see that on my iPad for some reason. I also just clicked on the bell and found a LOT of responses to my comments that I had missed getting notifications for. I'll have to read them and make sure I haven't ignored anyone's question. Thanks for the info.

[@chloerae3092]

Can you record or post your boys opening up the advent calendar?? I love seeing that!! Love your videos!!💜

[@homebody246]

Hi - and thank you! Very inspirational. In my school - in Denmark - we teach different grades. Like 1.-4. or 1.-3., and in reality You don't know which grade your asked to teach the following year. We so need a system like yours - but a shared one.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Yes. That is very different from most of us here. I know my change from Kindergarten to 4th grade has held many challenges. I can't imagine not knowing at the end of each year! It's always interesting to hear the differences throughout the world. Thank you so much for watching!

[@carolynmiles2067]

The quality of your resources are amazing, what are your favourite fonts?

[@carolynmiles2067]

I forgot to add, its so nice to see you keeping it real with all of your UFOs (unfinished objects). Best wishes for a lovely Christmas.

[@kimismith6249]

I'm only 11 but when I grow up I want to be a teacher you are so inspiring to me and I look up to you.❤😏

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Thank you so much! I wish you the BEST!!

[@sheeerii7774]

Hi! Could you make a " teacher's outfit ideas" please? As an aspiring teacher I'd love to know what king of outfits you wear or might recommend us! :)

[@JRENT209]

The diner idea is so cute! I know you don't have in-n-out where you're from but if you have Krispy Kreme they will give you paper hats for free for your students! And for any west-coasters, in-n-out will do the same.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

That is a great idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@MrsAmandaLockwood]

Jessica Renteria such a great share! Thank you!

[@loribslittlelife7957]

So glad you are posting again. Missed it. I teach math. Can you recommend a good math teacher blog?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Lori Basye - What grade? There are a lot of College and AP high school options. Non that I am aware of for Elementary. A few teachers probably cover all classes.

[@loribslittlelife7957]

6th grade

[@Jessica25710]

Love the idea of dojo bucks! It's a great way to teach responsibility and to save money. If you are only handing out $1, $2, $3, why did you print out $5?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Good catch! They will trade in the lower values for $5 bills as they earn more :)

[@laurafricker1903]

I'm so bummed to see how the algorithm change is affecting videos!! I'll miss your teacher vlogmas, but am still glad you'll upload a vlog once a week!!!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Laura Fricker -We were pretty disappointed as well. It was just unfortunate timing for vlogmas :( No worries though. Change is inevitable. 😎

[@erikagirl552]

Where did you get your yellow cardigan in the beginning of the video? I love your outfits! 😊

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+erikagirl552 - I want to say JCrew but I will have to double check. 😀

[@BridgingLiteracy]

It is actually Shein - I got it last year at Christmas. I was thinking of the wrong one.

[@natlbosse]

I live for these vlogs😍 where did you buy ur lanyard?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Nattiebee - Amazon and Etsy carry it at times.

[@simplylaryssa3825]

Can you make a huge tour of your binders

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Possibly, I will see if I can think of a good way to go about at video like that for KZbin.

[@simplylaryssa3825]

Thanks

[@TheUrbanFamily1]

another super video, regardless of what you post, it is always informative and motivating. in my clubs we reward the kids with Kidz Klub cash (sorry about the bad spelling it's meant to be cool!) anyway, could you show me a finished dojo buck as I have never thought of laminating our cash but might do if it works well. I also love the idea of being able to trade them in for some special events. I also love the chef hats, but as I'm no teacher, can you just explain the burger lesson a little bit, sorry to not understand, but I just think it looks so interesting I want to understand it fully. thanks so much

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I think I might do a blog on the hamburger unit. It is a wonderful activity and every single kid loved it. Usually, you will have a few that aren't into it...not this one! :)

[@Summer-ld4yc]

Love your videos! What program do you use to record the spelling test and website to post it for the students to listen to it?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I go over this process in my Word Study video. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHbQioGPbZeHqrM

[@elly4586]

I'm bummed about the no Vlogmas, but I understand how crazy things can get. Which program do you use to record your spelling test?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Yes, it was unfortunate timing for the algorithm change. Seeing the views and comments fall off really took the fun out of the late night editing. I used Quicktime to record the test.

[@ashleyromerosolis3121]

Hello! Do you still use the binders? I’m about to be a first year teacher and need to know if you would still recommend this system! Thank you!

[@anikas6317]

I'm so curious as to how you incorporate your recorded spelling test. Is that for the sub? Or do students use it on iPads individually?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

My classroom is 1 to 1. Each student has an iPad and they are able to access downloaded lessons and in some cases test. It can be a wonderful tool at times.

[@anikas6317]

The Lettered Classroom that makes a lot of sense. Cool! Thanks so much. You're actually part of the reason I went back to school for my ed degree! Love your videos! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@olivia-rr6hh]

i'm not a teacher but after high school i hope to go into that, what are a few important things that i should do to make sure i get there?

[@erikagirl552]

olivia doo hey! I just graduated college & it's my first year teaching. I would say pick a college where you're obviously want to go to but has a good elementary program! Every state requirement is different but just do well in your classes, ask for help & take advantage of observing classrooms. Become familiar w education terms like assessments, RTI, objective, CCSS standards. It sounds like a lot but once you begin & find out you really do love teaching, everything will come naturally !

[@walkingthroughashes8982]

It's always hard to know when do take kiddos to the Dr! My mom is a nurse now and was Always like a nurse growing up , the bad side of that is that I have to be near death to go to the Dr.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

It really is hard to tell what will pass and what issues require more attention.

[@Liliana_Vega]

I'm still trying to figure it out. I'm a first year teacher 😳

[@BridgingLiteracy]

You will get it ;)

[@haileyrivera1636]

Can you please start doing vlogs of your daily life😀😀😀

[@Ishikaa26]

Hi from California!! :-D

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Ishikaa26 - Hello!!!

[@stevenbobbitt5074]

I want some more videos you can you send me some more more teacher thing you teach how you can take your kid no more call

[@user-ww8ze4gy4c]

Your title in Japanese doesn’t make sense! 日本語のタイトル意味不明ですよ！

[@marcwyant1217]

You seem REALLY stressed out in all your videos. Are you sure you enjoy being a teacher?