A Challenging Week | Teacher Vlog

[@christinecortese9973]

Keep those bangs. They are so cute on you!

[@AhappyteacherAtruestory]

Hello ! I spend all my sunday mornings with you! You are one of the teachers that made me want to be a teacher tuber. Love your vlogs and insights on teaching. :)

[@NinaNina-kb2ff]

love you too ! busy as much as you are. work never ends. that's teacher life !

[@marykruseski9550]

Bridget, you’re super cute either way, but I vote to keep your bangs. Also, kudos to you for having an observation on Valentine’s Day! Omg! You know that’s a day when the kids are super excited, and you kept them engaged! That’s gotta give you extra credit! Love watching your videos!😊

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Mollypop Love I didn’t even think of that 😅 I should get bonus points 🙌🏼🤣

[@joannekeane9474]

Just catching up on your vlogs, we need an updated what's in my bag; they're my faves!

[@chelseyzeller6543]

I bought a Kute and Koo bag after seeing your Instagram!! OBSESSED!!

[@Manhattan966]

Bridget, that was a super busy week! For Parents' Evening I do tend to dress a little bit more fancier. Love your bangs. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@l1nd5ayb]

Hello! I just want to say that I love your idea of using pattern blocks to find area.

[@ellieangel4810]

You're one of the reasons why I want to be a teacher! ☺😊

[@AhappyteacherAtruestory]

As our meet the teacher nights are at the end of a day of work, I wear the same clothes as usual. Jeans, shirt, and a big smile on my face!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+A happy teacher - A true story the smile is the best part!

[@melaniet5828]

Your doing such a great job! I love your style of videos and honestly look forward to them so much. I've been teaching Kindergarten for 4 years now and even though now your grade is older I've been watching since you were a kinder teacher! And love the teacher outfit inspo😀

[@lexiscafe]

I was diagnosed with Celiac disease last year and you become really adept at reading labels. It really is hard at first but it becomes second nature. I find it also helps keep you away from the candy haha

[@desertdweller8374]

I have Hashimoto's as well. My TSH was 77. My antibodies were in the thousands. That's how they knew. I am on meds for life for it and have developed Lupus now. I still teach but not a whole class (gifted ed.) but I am much older than you. :-) Diet matters a lot and keeping a positive attitude, which you have! I have a very supportive husband as well and that is key to being able to do all that I do. It's ok to rest, too. Remember to take care and be kind to yourself. Hugs!

[@jessicatowneart]

The bangs are so cute on you! I vote keep them, at least a little while longer.

[@katecapurso1211]

We only have one conference in the fall for elementary. I dress normally for conferences. As a special education teacher I dressed up for conferences.

[@TeachPlanGo]

Busy, busy week!! Hello, teacher life! You handled it with ease...as expected. Love your videos and you are one of the reasons I decided to take my teacher vlogging seriously. ❤️

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+MsMoMo LuvsSci thank you so much!

[@sandypetersen8936]

Do you sell the sub plan sheet? I like the way it is set up.

[@learningwithlidz]

OMG I just replaced my teacher school bag because my zipper broke and I bought a Diaper Bag! I agree with you! It is so roomie and has so many compartments. Other teachers at my school have asked me where I got my bag and I'm always like .... LOL Babies R us.

[@mariarosenthal9514]

I teach first grade and I don't dress up for conferences. I do make sure that my nails are nice or at least acceptable.:)

[@irama687]

I know you were not happy with your observation lesson but if it's any consolation it does help others to know that children will always do unexpected things and that teachers are only human - the expectations that we place on ourselves are too great. You are doing a really great job and have such great lesson ideas. And, in answer to your questions, I dress normal for Parent Consultations with perhaps some earrings, which I don't normally wear. Also, I think you should grow out the bangs - both looks suit you but longer looks really good IMO.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Reception Talker I completely agree. We are human and the reality is that I can not control my kiddos nor do I want to control them. I want to help them make choices that they are proud of and that’s what counts.

[@bromblebee]

The sweater that you’re wearing at the end is so cute. Where is it from?!

[@roderickwoodard1415]

Good Morning! 😀 How did you create the numbers on your board? I love the simplicity of them! 😀

[@ashaley593]

Hi Bridget! I'm in my first cluster for the education program at my school, and the top thing i'm most afraid of is classroom management. How do you do it to get a WHOLE group of students do listen to you? I'm a bit shy to tell the students what to do, because I don't want to hurt their feelings lol...

[@ashaley593]

P.S. One of my classmates and I found out we both watch teacher vloggers and that you're our fav! What a world :)

[@aalexander8]

I am glad you made this video. I am feeling nervous about my final formal evaluation, because I have to meet my deliberate practice element...I really should have tried to meet this earlier in the school year.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

A. L. Alexander you’ll do great!

[@jean-mariesimpson8989]

He also saw your classroom management... it happens to all of us!!!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Jean-Marie Simpson so very true! 🙌🏼

[@wandafonseca5793]

Hi...what size is your pink planner

[@katecapurso1211]

If you have a Meijer than isle 2 and 9 are the gluten free isle. The gluten free bread is not bad and you can make your sandwich. My son is gluten, dairy and soy free. Feel free to send a message if you need gluten free ideas.

[@alexandrademartini7496]

I have Celiac and it's so hard whenever people bring candies. I would put an app on your phone and scan barcodes. My 2 favorite cookbooks are Elena's Pantry and Healthy GF Life by Tammy Creditcott. Good luck to you. Fortunately, there are a lot more options now.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Alexandra De Martini thank you for sharing the cookbooks! I am truly at a loss. Everything I would make would have some form of gluten involved. Planning my meals and having leftovers is a priority over the weekend.

[@LunaWaffle]

Yesss please do a gluten free meal ideas video! I'm supposed to eat gluten free but I struggle haha

[@3HeartsWereBreaking]

Keep the bangs!

[@collcalla]

Hi Bridget, that bag is really cool. Do you know what size you have? It comes in 2 sizes. Thanks!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

collcalla I have the largest size 😘

[@larisarivera8523]

The Lettered Classroom is it the 1st or 2nd generation?

[@lynnfielder5761]

Keep the bangs! Let us know how the gluten free diet goes too x

[@fishfish4632]

could you tell me where you find the main idea and detail and summary worksheet? It looks very helpful for students.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Le Liu my district purchased a subscription to storyworks. It’s worth every penny!

[@fishfish4632]

The Lettered Classroom I'm so happy to hear from you! You mean the subscription on Scholastic Website? Thank you!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Le Liu yes. We have both storyworks and storyworks jr.

[@mhesterfsus]

Just curious if you guys had any questions or reactions from the students concerning the school shooting here in Florida

[@mlmj1994]

I once confused dividend and divisor when the principal walked in, didn't realize it lol. Had the kids solve it and everything; their faces gave it away. The trust me so much when it comes to division lol. That's what teaching is though, dealing with behaviors and having to do a quick "oops my bad yall on problem ____". I have a class of 28 students, I have two that are just in their own little world and a few that just whisper constantly. I also have an E.D. student that really struggles to function in such a large group. Sometimes I think it's silent as I am speaking and it's not... My observations/drop-ins, I have not been the best this year. I'm a second year with pretty tough group of kids, some are great but now that they are hitting puberty and things are changing. What do you notice about your fifth graders this last half of the year? I take St.Johns Wort when I'm going through a hardship. It's especially when something personal or even work related is going on and I don't want to take it out on my students. Sometimes on the days when my students are off the walls, I take some. Just makes me less emotional. I find myself taking it more during third quarter lol.

[@Jennperrywork]

When I have bangs, buy lunchtime I feel like a big slob. I look in the bathroom mirror and see messed up bangs... no bangs for me they are out of control..

[@ValeriaSerpa1]

Hi! Greetings from Brazil :) Ive been a subscriber for a while now and this is my first comment. I just had to spare some time and say that watching your videos is really helping me. I recently started on a new school pretty similar to yours, so I'll have a lot to do. Tomorrow is the first day of class and I'm really nervous about it tho I have been teaching for 7 years now, all of my experience is in Language Courses rather than an actual middle school! Everything is different and there's a lot of work. I've also never taught kids before. I have three groups and they are aged 8-9...as silly as it sounds, I'm terrified of them lol..teaching English to adults is easy breezy because they chose to be in that position, they are more willing to take in info, so they try. But with kids we need to engage them and I just feel I don't have what it takes 😭😭😭 dunnom sorry for venting. Seeing you really helps because I think you're an amazing teacher and you too go through struggles but you always overcome them so it makes me feel like I can do this! Thank you! I hope you're having a great day ❤️

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Valeria Serpa you CAN do this! Smile every day and show them that you care. If you take the time to get to know them they will do anything for you. Now, remember that they are kids and they will make mistakes. Remind them that we all do and it’s how we change and fix those mistakes that really matters. I wish you all the best!

[@ashleyhaskins8618]

Love all your Teacher videos❤️💜. I had a busy week too. Don’t feel bad.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Ashley Haskins it happens to us all at least 2-4 times a year. I tried to stay positive but was very happy to welcome the weekend.

[@miss.kindergarten7323]

You're a part of the CIA!? Central Intelligence Agency...I knew it lol.

[@lydiajohnson2084]

It really does help being gluten free.

[@mohammedachgar5228]

good job continue.

[@gcavazos1000]

How much is that bag?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+gcavazos1000 $42.85 On Amazon.

[@franswanson8201]

Bridget, Love watching you! you are real and can relate. keepbangs very cute look for you. Also I dress nice in my school clothes no fancy extra stuff!

[@eileenfleming3332]

You look super cute with your bangs.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Eileen Fleming thank you!

[@tonettekremer5680]

Keep the bangs.

[@james22939]

Amazing video your insights are Amazing about teaching love your hair you look so pretty I wish you could teach me and I love your teachers bag do have many students and do your pack their backpack early and do you hear lots of zipping

[@KaSandraElvir]

What if you ask your viewers for their favorite gluten free recipes (ones simple enough to leave in a comment). Keep the bangs...so cute!

[@staceyedzwald5103]

Check out The Gold Project-- she has a video on gluten free eating. She's a teacher and lifestyle KZbinr.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Stacey Edzwald fabulous! Thank you for sharing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@camlewis73]

Keep the bangs and no, I don’t dress any fancier for conferences.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+camlewis73 😘

[@blessingpromise_jeremiah4737]

Please trim the bangs a little. Good job! When will you do a day in the life of a teacher mom/ working mom now that school is in section? Please can you do a tour of your new house please......sss. All the best.

[@mantoinette4814]

Keep the bangs!