The Worst Week for Teaching | Teacher Vlog

[@donut645]

in Canada or in my school district at least, snow days mean that transport (yellow buses, minivans) is cancelled. however, the school is still open and teachers show up and teach the very few students who show up.

[@sonnenblume9528]

Haha, same here in Germany! We're not that lucky when it snows either! ;-)

[@stellabowers1060]

Well in Tennessee , USA we always are out even when there is barely any snow

[@izabellathedintirbal465]

You’re such an inspiration! I absolutely love watching your videos. They give me so much inspiration when it comes to my own teaching. Love from Sweden!

[@taylorannh24]

Last week I taught a math lesson where my 1st graders looked at me as if I was speaking another language. How do you keep from getting devistated or being too hard on yourself when this happens?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Miss Taylor it's going to happen. It happens to me! The important thing is that you throw everything out the window and use it as a "teaching moment." Reflect on the lesson, this will be what makes you into a great teacher! You got this! Don't stress out about failures, learn from them and move on. 😘

[@loriprichard2057]

Same kind of week...Tues- Thursday was snow/ice days. Then a pipe busted Thursday so wasn’t sure about Friday. They got ours fixed though and so we had school Friday ... however, we had to share bathrooms with the younger elementary kids because it took a little time to get their bathrooms going again. We also don’t have to make up days because we assign Google Classroom Work and packets ... so AMI days 1-3 was used . (alternative method of instruction- we get 5 a year before we have to start making them up). SO Friday was spent going over those assignments... seeing how everything went and where our technology struggles were... just a crazy week for sure!!!

[@uncodedclass3337]

I completely understand! I live in GA and we were out pretty much the whole week. We went in Tuesday but I didnt get to teach on that day. So I know the feeling. But like you say “it is what it is”

[@BridgingLiteracy]

UnCODED CLASS you know that's right

[@sirenna3416]

@13:30 I've always heard it called Mrs. Meyers rather than just Meyers. Anyway, if you can still find it, one of the holiday scents is ORANGE CLOVE and it is wonderful! We use the Basil year round but love the Orange Clove and Green Apple, too.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Sirenna Palici oh that sounds amazing! I'll be in the look out for it!

[@morgansilva2092]

You poor girl! This has definitely been a week to put down in the record books for the craziest weeks of the school year. LOL Hopefully next week will be MUCH better for everyone.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Morgan Silva I'm crossing my fingers... although, it's really hard to get motivated right now.

[@morgansilva2092]

I very much understand. I feel like all of January has been that way. :)

[@dmctgrlly]

I had an ulcer in my eye when I was 16 and I will agree that it is some of the worst pain ever. I will never forget how bad the eye drops burned. I still have scar tissue from that ulcer. I hope your eye is better soon.

[@laurenmurphy8879]

Hey! Can you talk about how you DRA your whole class efficiently? This is the first year we have to DRA our entire class,and it's taking me way more time then I have! Thanks! Hope your eye feels better!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Lauren Murphy yes! I'll be doing them next week so I'll give you details on how I make it work.

[@taylorannh24]

I’ve never heard of a DRA. What is it?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Miss Taylor A DRA is a sort of running record. You may be familiar with reading levels. There are letter levels, Lexie levels and there are DRA levels. For the DRA, we administer a running record and then give the comprehension piece to determine what reading level the student is at independently.

[@ashleyhaskins8618]

Love every single teacher vlog. What time do you guys start school? ❤️❤️❤️❤️💓💓💓💓 What time do you get to work? What time dose the school day end? What time do you go home? I had a delay on Wednesday.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Ashley Haskins 😘. Answers are in order to your questions: Students report by 9:00 am and teachers by 8:00 am Anywhere from 6:30-7:00 am Students are gone by 3:45 Anywhere from 4:30-5:30

[@carolynmiles2067]

here you are struggling with the snow, and here in New Zealand we are struggling with the heat. Far hotter than I can remember.

[@annurana3314]

When I get the teacher's blues I watch (or rewatch) one of your videos. Ur awesome!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Annu Rana this is seriously one of the best comets ever! Thank you😘

[@zelmaa5736]

I know I'm late to the messages, and you may have answered this already, but... as far as your sore eye goes, I found out a few months ago that I had "allergic conjunctivitis". My "conjunctiva" in my eye was still inflamed, but it wasn't contagious, just a reaction to my allergies. Not sure if this is what you might have, but it looked VERY similar. My eye got SO red. Just thought I'd mention this before I finished watching and forgot. Hope all is better by the time you get this.

[@zelmaa5736]

Oh, and a few other people at school had been diagnosed with the same thing. The pollen count was just really high at the time. It was actually quite common, but I have certainly never heard of it before.

[@alexagisme]

As a student teacher, there are students who choose not to look at me like one the teachers and instead, as a friend. I like establishing close, supportive, and warm relationships with my students, but I feel like the respect is thrown out the window even when I 'scold' the students. Some completely refuse to listen to me at all! When you were student teaching, did you experience this? How can I combat this?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Hey, Alexa! This is a great question and you are not alone by any means. I’ll do my best to include this in next weeks vlog. 👍

[@alexagisme]

Sounds great! Looking forward to it 😊

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I didn’t forget about this question. I’ll make sure to fit it in this week.

[@alexagisme]

Alls good, take your time! I know you're busy!

[@walkingthroughashes8982]

My junior year of high school (Febuary of 2011) we literally went to school like a week and half. We used 10 weather days and we nomrally use two or less.

[@pattersonteach]

Tuesday was the only day we went to school. We had an optional workday on Friday. I went in for about 2 hours to get some work done but it's back to work on Monday.

[@RosennyRamirez]

what snow boots are those?

[@jenniferwashington8673]

Pink eye? Also known as conjunctivitis perhaps? Very contagious wash hands thoroughly. Change linens, throw out make up pencil.

[@KaidoKaiB]

I appreciate the eye numbing drops, have had to use them several times myself. This week was full of snow and uncertainty.

[@JustBethTrying]

Someone rode a bike to school in the snow?!?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Beth Courtney 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I doubt it. Not sure what that bike is doing there.

[@sirenna3416]

I'll bet it was left/forgotten from the day before and the custodian pulled it inside for safe keeping. At least that is what would happen at my school.

[@evangelia23]

You're such an incredible teacher! Are you still going to teach MAC next year? Seems like so much work! Take care and God Bless you and your family❤️

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Evangelia Kokkinos oh my goodness yes! I will definitely be here! I love the kids, the school, our message and everything in between. I'm excited to see how much my students grow next year.

[@christinaoates7551]

This week was crazy and wried for us as well! I am so happy to have a five day normal week! 😁

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Christina Oates yes!!! 🙌🏼

[@courtney9694]

I LOVE your locket! Where did you get it ??

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Court D my mom bought it several years ago from Brighton .... I love it too

[@jacobpeckens1414]

I am already planning on becoming an Elementary School teacher, and your videos continue to encourage me to become one. 😃

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Jacob Peckens 😘

[@hellodalie6543]

Video Suggestion: How to Become an Elementary Teacher ? This would help me so much given that I'm starting college very soon! Love ya!

[@tracisilloway2080]

In Alabama we were out Monday for MLK, Tuesday through Friday in some counties for "snow"...we really should just have ice days down here!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Traci Silloway 🤣 OMG, remember "ice"megedeon in 2014? I had just had Blaine and got stick at the school trying to pick Ian up. It was awful. I know your pain!

[@tracisilloway2080]

+The Lettered Classroom YES! People from the north, bless their hearts, they just don't typically understand! My kids ended up being checked out from someone not even on their list because of the panic and picked up HOURS later! 4 hours to go one mile...ugh...we are all traumatized now!

[@erlyne0]

A strange, but interesting week for you. Hope this week brings more normalcy for you. Kids need a schedule.

[@JustBethTrying]

You may have scratched your cornea. I suggest glasses for a while. Work time your room!! I have heard tell of such, but I always thought it was a myth. 😊

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Beth Courtney 🤣 yes, the myth is true. I had it more in Alabama but it's a rare day in PA. I tried to wear contacts yesterday and that was a big mistake 😳

[@1993slh]

Hi Bridget!! I love your videos!! You are an awesome and organized teacher! I am in a junior college learning to be one. I hope I can be a good teacher as you. Teaching runs in my blood. I have many relatives in the education field. What made you get into teaching?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

1993slh I was lost for several years. I had my oldest and I was alone and one day I decided it was time for me to get my life together. My cousin was always an inspiration and he was teaching so I thought I would give it a try.... and... it stuck 🙌🏼

[@mrsshelton226]

I'm confused what classroom capers "who stole the pillow?" has anything to do with MLK and teaching tolerance? I'm actually a huge fan of your vlogs but a little disappointed by the fluff MLK activity. Just a reminder that TPT is just that and it doesn't mean that everything on there is great for kids. Happy teaching anyways. 😊

[@jenniferwashington8673]

Shakwana Shelton I must say, I was thinking the same thing. I was trying to figure out how the capers was related to MLK. I think it was a missed opportunity, especially with the age of your students.

[@mrsshelton226]

Jennifer Washington you are absolutely right! I See my comment was ignored but I just wanted to shed light on the fact that during these crazy times in our country, it's almost unacceptable to not use MLK as the perfect opportunity to instill the values of acceptance, tolerance and love in our children. If not us, then who?

[@breannedixon9712]

Shakwana Shelton I agree! It has nothing to do with him

[@mrsshelton226]

Aubree Clark she has ignored my comment all together which is sad and disheartening. A simple, "I goofed up on this one" would go a long way! 🤷

[@sarahowens3752]

The students get the clues for “who done it” by going through a variety of activities about MLK and his life/values. I did a similar activity with a student for math where they would solve different problems and it would give them clues for a riddle. So from my viewpoint, it isn’t fluff, but rather a way to get students engaged. The fun “who done it” part just draws their attention to the real meaning of the activity, learning about MLK!

[@TheFamilyFunnyFarm]

What was the movie 🎥?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Heather Paschall The Other Woman with Cameron Diaz.... so funny.

[@sajidabashir2967]

we have the same fridge

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Sajida Bashir yahooooooo!!!!!

[@sarahk4556]

Eye doctor appt??

[@ronaningram8029]

Your a inspiration, keep it up!

[@tracisilloway2080]

I just saw the Target clip...girl noooo...if Alabama looked like that, we would be shut down for WEEEEEKSSSSS! Weeks I tell ya!

[@angelinatoolsie8828]

What a strange week!

[@hannahslife8157]

We had Monday off for Martin Luther King Day and then we had snow days the rest of the week because it had snowed that following Friday and we got that day off to, thank goodness we don’t have to make it up all we do is 2-4 paged packets! Yay

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Hannah Degraffenreid oh my goodness! I thought my week was crazy!

[@hannahslife8157]

The Lettered Classroom the only downside is that we have to put together 4 days worth of packets! But the principal said to space them out, so I’ve been working on that on the snow days! But it was very nice to spend time with my kids and go sledding! 😀 I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m actually happy for Monday because I love teaching and it’s been so long and on Monday I mad pretty easy for them since their just coming back it’s mostly just review stuff! Also there’s this one company called stampin up! And they sell things to make cards and I am very in to that so I got my box from them and sold some and made some for school!😀

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Hannah Degraffenreid I would hate making packets, but time with your kids is always nice. When it snows, everything seems to stop and I love that feeling. I'll have to look into stampin up. I've never heard of it.

[@hannahslife8157]

The Lettered Classroom yes stampin up is amazing for people who love crafts! If you want to know more about it you can just ask me! 😀 hope your week goes well!

[@jcronian9806]

That movie is hilarious.

[@stellabowers1060]

But I love her hair

[@communicationforlife4990]

That movie is hilarious!!!!!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Communication for Life oh my gosh! Yeesssssss!!!!! I love it. Trent said it didn't get great ratings and I don't understand why 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@clarad2383]

I, too, had an awful week...Day off on Monday... Parent Teacher Conferences all week...A very unruly student...Benchmark results did notblook good... Awards assembly and a half day on Friday....and now I'm sick.