TIPS FOR NEW TEACHERS! - New Teacher Series #1

[@lizzy_1175]

Love your videos and I'm not even a teacher. Just a suggestion for this sit-down kind of video would be to lower the volume or take out the background music. I felt like it was hard to hear you and was kind of distracting. Like I said, love your videos. Can't wait to see what comes next.

[@TheMalaysianInvasion]

I was just about to say the same thing!

[@tracymart4304]

Great advice!! My motto and what I tell beginning teachers is: You have to go slow to go fast!! Slow down in the beginning! Create a community. Create relationships. Do not rush!!

[@pinkstonheather]

Gurrrrrrrl....I love your videos. I just got hired as a mid year addition. This is my first year too. I had 2 days to throw a room together before I had to do a meet the teacher and got my class. Did I mention that this was last week and I had report cards due today and teacher conferences next week?!!!!! 😳 Thank GOD I have been mentally planning since I earned my credential last December. I was also long term subbing until I was offered my job. But I am at a new school and new grade so it is A LOT coming at me fast. Pray for me. Lol 😂 I am in third grade here in northern CA like you.

[@BDlovesPS]

So glad you posted this and kind of glad to see everyones comment saying they will be starting to teach this August aswell. Makes me feel like I'm not as alone in this... 5th and 6th grade here I come!

[@chelseaanderson3387]

Thank you so much for making this series!! I’m going into my first year teaching and feel like I can’t prepare enough. I have been watching your videos since the beginning and they have all been so helpful. I’m so excited for this series and feel so much more confident going into my first year because of your videos!! 😊 Can’t wait for your next one with my notebook and pen at the ready!

[@ashleymartin2519]

I would love to see a video on balance. I'm a first year teacher and I've obsessed all summer. I'm to the point I'm just sick to my stomach because I am so stressed, I feel like I'm leaving my husband and daughter in the dust, and I'm just overwhelmed!!!! My "team teachers" just seem so competitive and the teacher before me left a mess for me to go through and clean up. It's so much to handle!

[@912deborah]

Yes every team teacher is competing for teacher of the year. Go online and find resources it's better than asking them for supports

[@henryprokop9170]

Could you do one on Lesson Planning and establishing a classroom library please?

[@sarahledwig2701]

I'm going to loves these videos this summer! I will be a first year teacher next year and this is exactly what I am feeling. I cannot wait for the next video, because I am trying to learn as much as possible.

[@sarahdiamond1999]

This was actually very helpful. I also just finished my first year as a teacher and I could relate to everything you said especially about class management and tip #7 about assessments. Your tip about keeping a notebook is great idea never thought of that. Thanks for making this video!

[@isabear01]

I'm about to start student teaching AHHHH. And your videos are truly helping to calm my nerves, so thank you for that. I would LOVE to see a video on teacher/personal life balance!

[@cearabostick9315]

I know I’m going to be obsessed with this series and I’m not even a teacher or going to be a teacher! I can’t wait until the school vlogs start again, I know they are going to be even better than your first year teacher vlogs ❤️❤️

[@rebekahduncan8403]

I LOVE this video! Thank you for this advice! This will be my 11th year of teaching, but the number one piece of advice I would give my first-year-teacher-self is to not work myself silly and breath!

[@cuwanicade8062]

This is the exactttttt kind of video I’ve been searching for. I’ll be a first time kindergarten teacher this fall and am kind of freaking out! I love your videos, they have helped me so much!

[@annie_get_your_gun]

Thank you for posting videos of your first year experiences. It has given me tips to utilize in my classroom for this upcoming school year.

[@tiabristol9669]

I will be a first time kindergarten teacher this school also!

[@Sailormoonsuperfan94]

Me too girl (but 5th grade) good luck to us both! #NewTeacherSquad

[@LovePink278]

How exciting! Good luck. Kindergarten is such a fun year to teach!

[@cuwanicade8062]

Tia Bristol congratulations! Wishing you the best of luck for year 1!

[@utfan0899]

TPT is the only reason I survived! I had to teach 6th grade reading last year with no textbook, no resources.

[@JamieB2357]

I also just finished my first year and so agree with your last two tips!! I was so afraid in the beginning to ask my teammates to help but I’ve learned you have to and it helped me so much!

[@pre-kdivertido3198]

I have been teaching for 8 years, and I completely agree with your ideas!

[@breannathompson643]

Yes yes yes yes yes ! Great video thank you! I’ll be a first year teacher (3rd grade, yay) while intern teaching..it will be a busy fall semester haha. Can’t wait for the other videos!!

[@harperblackstock1630]

THANK YOU!!! I love your videos so much! I will be a first-year teacher next year in 3rd grade!! I feel like I have randomly been trying to get things done before the year starts so this was super helpful! I would LOVE a video on specifically what new teachers should do the summer before their first year!! There is not a ton of info out there and it would be SOOOOOO helpful!

[@Stevo_Drums]

Harper Blackstock it sounds like you’re already doing the right things! I was a first-year teacher in 3rd grade this year, and all I can say is KEEP ON SWIMMING! Resist the urge to buy, buy, buy (things for your classroom). I can’t stress this enough. Colleagues will offer you books for your classroom library, and recycling/repurposing will become your best friend. Also, send home a supply list with your students during the first week. You’ll be amazed at how many pencils, crayons, and Kleenex boxes you’ll get back. You’ve got this.

[@dustybuck]

Thank you for these tips! Im about to be a first year teacher in third and I’m definitely at the point where so many things look awesome and feel the need to buy, buy, buy so hearing don’t, don’t, dont is exactly what I needed right now!

[@FiGUEROA215]

I’m starting my first year of teaching this September! Whoot whoot! I’ll be a third grade teacher as well so I’m so happy I found your channel! Thanks for sharing.

[@caitlinb9765]

I'm so happy you did this video (and are going to be doing a series on this!). I just found out I will be getting my first ever teaching job, and I am completely lost on where I need to begin!

[@Stevo_Drums]

Caitlin B ...Congratulations! You’ve got this.

[@rachael0814]

So excited for more videos in this series! And YES to the work/personal life balance video! I think that would be super helpful for so many teachers 💗

[@pre-kdivertido3198]

that's really hard. I'm a teacher as well

[@tammiebowers1893]

Love your videos! I’m starting my sophomore year of college in the fall! Could you maybe do a video of your college experiences/student teaching? And things/hacks for college and student teaching?

[@EarlyEDventures]

Tammie Bowers I’ve already done that! Check it out!

[@tammiebowers1893]

Early EDventures Oh goodness sorry!! I’m terrible at checking/paying attention!😂

[@XANTIADELAROSA]

I love your videos!! I’m so happy I subscribed! I’m currently studying Elementary Ed and wanted to know if you could maybe film a few videos discussing your student teaching experience, teaching Interview tips and the financial side of teaching.... ❤️

[@kelsied218]

I think the background music is playing over itself! Love your videos though!

[@loribethwatts6127]

Thank you for this! I am about to start my first year. I will be teaching 5th grade ELA- I have been trained for primary more than upper grades so, this is just an added stress. I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much!

[@keylacortez1]

I love it thanks so much!!!! This coming year I will be teaching fourth grade dual language and it is going g to be my first year as classroom teacher so thank you for the bottom of my heart for all your tips and advice

[@tracy_in_primary]

Such great tips and advice here, especially that last one about balance. I'm in my 4th year of teaching and this has been the year that I keep crashing. I really struggle with turning off my teacher brain. I succeeded at the end of this term, because I travelled overseas with my husband, but that's an extraordinary circumstance. I'm looking forward to your centre/rotations/guided small groups video. That's the thing I want to refine for Maths this term.

[@caitlynmeades4440]

I binge watch your videos when I need some me-time! I’ve wanted to become a primary school teacher since I was little and your videos make me want to even more! They’re so helpful and give so much insight into what being a teacher is really like and I enjoy watching them so much. PS; please do a separate video on how to manage finding a balance between your work and personal life!😙

[@vero7852]

Great tips!! These are not only useful for 1st year teachers but for us veteran teachers too. I like to try new ideas every year. Keeps me from getting bored lol!! Thanks so much for this video!!

[@pre-kdivertido3198]

true! I have been teaching for 8 years and still loved the ideas

[@meganferrante7075]

Thank you thank you thank you! 😁 I recently graduated and accepted a first grade position at my internship school. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Your videos always help ease the nerves, especially for this OCD teacher ! Thank you for making this video! ❤

[@cseghiri]

I would love to see a video on balancing personal life and teacher life. It’s so easy to get caught up and extremely dedicated to the extent where you can neglect the important people in your life. So any advice or tips would be amazing!

[@MorenitaBonita19]

I just finished year 1 of teaching first grade and it was no joke lol great video 💕 tip #6 Is a yes!! That got me this year...all the papers!!!

[@reneeo4607]

I love your video I am not a teacher still have time to go before I will go and become one but I am inspired so much by your videos . I just can’t wait for the day when I can start planing and teaching . Thanks for making videos and this one so I am super ready for when I become one

[@Stevo_Drums]

Thanks for the shout out to Just A Primary Girl. I totally need help with my guided reading groups, so I subscribed to her immediately! You’re doing an amazing job, too!

[@sequoyahmunger9875]

I would love to see a video about balancing your life!!

[@brittneybyers2585]

Thank you for all the tips! Definitely interested in work/personal life balance. 🙂

[@emanuellearismendez2270]

Yay! This video is on point! Starting my first year this fall... 3rd grade!

[@Stevo_Drums]

Emanuelle Arismendez ... you’ll be amazing! Good luck.

[@BoristhePanda]

I would love to see a life balance kind of video! I live with my in laws so it's extra hard to find time to myself.

[@Thetatraderz]

Another tip is to check your benefits and retirement options. I devoted my site to help other teachers with this.

[@stephaniebowman3550]

Thanks for the tips! I’II be starting my first year this fall 😁🙌🏼

[@rachelmcgrew2916]

Great video! Going into my first year of 4th grade soon and wow! The planning! Lol I’m still trying to finish decorating my room. I am meeting with someone tomorrow who’s going to help me with the curriculum and things like this. So I’m hoping she will help clear my mind! Lol I’m not even a certified teacher (going in on a ‘tat’ certification- Louisiana program they have here) and have a degree in something other than education. So I’m a little like umm 😳 lol! We shall see...lol.

[@rocodog121]

I love watching your videos. I am a student with 4 semesters left at CSUMB before I have my bachelors degree and credential. Once I finish I am hoping to come back to this area to teach, I live in the same general area that you are in, that sounds weird but I noticed it in one of your videos where you were shopping. I know for sure I want to be a teacher but I am struggling staying motivated to finish my degree, theres so much to do all the time and I am always stressed out about either classes or work or something and its exhausting. Im ready to be done with all the classes and just be a teacher already. Anyway I was wondering if you had any tips on how to stay motivated while going through the program?

[@teachingandtutus1097]

I just got my first teaching job (2nd grade) and this video makes me feel a little bit less stressed out

[@poppy9830]

Yessss love this series! I’ll be a first year teacher in August and I’ve been stressing.. this helped a lot :)

[@Stevo_Drums]

Poppy ...Congratulations! You’ll be amazing.

[@poppy9830]

Steve B thank you so much :)

[@stacyamsden]

Hi! Great tips! I have been a teacher for 11 years. My recommendation would be have one behavior plan, just one!! Yes your targets should be posted!! My class sat down in front of every target and we read it together!! The music was too loud and it was hard to focus on you. Love your videos!

[@Quicksandboy]

Can you make a video on balancing teacher life and everything else? I'm going to be a first year special education teacher with a second job and a boyfriend and I'm already stressed about handling it all! Also do you have any teacher must haves for first year teachers? Love you and your videos!

[@lluviag1119]

I’ll be starting my first year in August ! I’ll be teaching 8th grade spanish level 1 !! I am in Southern California inland empire area ! I’m excited but nervous because I don’t know what book they’re using so I can’t start planning 😩😩😩 I’m just working on a syllabus😪

[@Stevo_Drums]

Lluvia G ... you’ll be great! Good luck 🙂

[@jcarlasolis4258]

Thank you soooo soooo much for doing these videos!!

[@lizarascon2277]

Om-gosh thank you for sharing these insights! Also - where did u get your Tshirt?

[@EarlyEDventures]

Liza Rascon TJ Maxx!

[@rees6224]

Show us your planner from last year!! 😁

[@roderickwoodard1415]

Loved this video! 😀 Thank you for the tips. I will be starting my first year of teaching in 3rd grade! 😀 I am very excited to start my first year and I will use these tips as I start on this new journey. I can tell you now I am no superman and I will ask for help. #balance

[@ashleyrobinson8841]

I know this might be a little late for you to do since you just completed your first year teaching. But I was wondering if you could do a more in detail video about the credential program. I am starting Sac State's credential program in fall (I believe in a previous video, you said you attended their credential program as well) and have no idea what to expect and quite frankly all the information they provide in the few weeks prior is very overwhelming. If you could provide any guidance it would be appreciated. Thanks! :)

[@EarlyEDventures]

Ashley Robinson I did a video on my student teaching experience that might help! I talk about the details in the placement. I did the sac state credential program! I did the three semester program though so if you’re in the 2 semester program it will be a little different. I can also answer any questions you have if you just wanna DM me on instagram 🤗

[@carolynhaines8048]

I’m really sorry. I love your videos and I really want to watch this content, but the background music is so distracting it this video that I have to click away. It’s ok when the track first starts, but a couple minutes in sounds crazy and I have to fight to even hear you.

[@soyyarimarie]

I agree! The background music is super distracting on this video... Also, this particular track has been used by every single teacher on KZbin, so I'm starting to get sick of it, LOL! The information provided was valuable though and the ideas for future videos sound very interesting, so hopefully the music issue will be addressed by then :)

[@Aidragonfly7]

I was just going to say this! The music is just not necessary. :)

[@EarlyEDventures]

Carolyn Haines good to know! Sometimes I add the music last minute and have watched it 599284 times already during editing that I don’t watch the final product. Thanks for the input!!!

[@saranimal9945]

It sounds like the background music was put in twice and it's kinda overlapping/off beat from each other so that's why is a little distracting, usually the background music is great! It starts around 3:00

[@colinbrand7541]

Your blowing up and getting famous😱😱

[@patriciajackson553]

What do you grade? I love everything you said! However, what to grade , my first year I graded literally everything. Yes, still working on a balance! ❤️😊😁🤦‍♀️

[@kimdobiasidaho]

These are really great tips :)

[@cearabostick9315]

Can you start a second channel for non related school videos. I love watching your school vlogs and videos, but I want to know more about you, like your summer playlist or summer movie list. Q&A videos about you, or with your husband! You just have such a positive, addicting personality and I absolutely love watching you, and I want to see you outside of the teacher “mode” lol. Just a suggestion, either way I’ll still watch and support you ❤️❤️

[@EarlyEDventures]

Ceara Bostick I will definitely think about it! Idk if I have the time at the moment but I will think about it!

[@jessicah.4989]

Hello! New subscriber here! I found your channel through your classroom setup videos and am going back to watch some of your older videos. I am really enjoying watching your journey. I do have one piece of feedback. The music in this video is very distracting. It is too loud making your excellent advice difficult to hear. I don't think music is really necessary for these types of videos, especially since it keeps repeating over and over. I powered through since I wanted to hear the advice, but I almost couldn't get through it. Thanks for creating this channel and sharing with us. Good luck in your second year!

[@kyla7627]

Can you do the best resources from tpt?

[@jaimiebuffay2339]

Yay you posted!

[@kaylayoungblood9577]

Are you moving to new classroom and I want to see your new classroom

[@cristinabermudez8758]

Could you do a video for new substitute teachers:)

[@emergingeducator704]

New sub! Your videos are great!

[@MoonPrism]

I love your channel. I’m also a teacher and have been interested in sharing my teacher experiences, but I’m shy about coworkers finding me lol are you open about your channel to everyone around you or is it just a hobby you keep to yourself? Sorry if that’s too personal! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@EarlyEDventures]

May Monster I mention it if it comes up but no one has ever like searched for me on it. I also post my videos to Facebook where a lot of my colleagues can see them. It really doesn’t bother me!

[@MoonPrism]

Early EDventures awesome! Thanks for the quick response and have a great summer! 😊

[@TeacherInspirationStation]

Yes, no one expects you to be perfect as a first year teacher. Give yourself a break new teachers!

[@CaeruleaeStocking]

Your content and delivery are great …But the music volume is in competition with your voice volume

[@Emmy.m94]

What is with the music on this?! It seems like there’s 3 different songs playing so I couldn’t even watch!

[@EarlyEDventures]

Yeah something that I didn’t notice until after I uploaded it unfortunately, sorry!

[@carranza2789]

really want to watch your video but the music is to loud2

[@_pearl23_]

Your channel got monetized!!

[@dstuart8722]

Thank you for the tips