Vlog 2 // First Week of School, Flexible Seating, Chants, Activities, Management, Struggles, + more

Crazy how much you can do in a week. Also, we are currently 5 weeks in to school if you’re watching when this goes up; I am just incredibly behind, but more to come ♡ open for links and more…
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[@MrsCallsCampers]

this is what the first week of school looked like for ME :) every school and teacher is different. Things obviously aren’t perfect but I kind of wanted to show that so you could see what it looks like/sounds like before my first graders really get it down!

[@MrsCallsCampers]

those of you that immediately clicked and liked...ily

[@laurasutton7918]

I also HATE whole group bathroom breaks. When it’s necessary though, I do a skittle competition for boys vs. girls. Whichever group is quickest and quietest , they will get a skittle from my skittle jar. Sometimes if they’re fantastic, both groups will get a skittle…..and sometimes neither will get it. But, it works really well!

[@callisonroberts5388]

This shows me how much being a teacher is not just a choice. You are truly created to be a teacher. I work with psychiatric patients and I know it is a different type of patience but I am in awe of how you manage all of them.

[@mrsdsdesk]

Been there with the overactive first graders. Sounds like you’ve been handling it like the champ you are. Practice, patience, and partner them off as often as possible. I live the way you have them repeat after you- constantly and instantly getting attention back on you. Your energy with them is upbeat and positive. Impressive!!!

[@Chrissi15]

I love seeing your class at this early stage. They develop so much over the year with your guidance. It’s lovely to see the tricky early stages because that’s real. Thanks for the video! 💕

[@dmbalsam]

Love listening to those lovely little voices. Miss them. Really miss doing all my story hours, at least 15 a week.

[@crystalriches]

Man, I LOVE Heggerty! What a fun vlog. I love how honest you are.

[@mariemolloy2392]

I can see you writing that book...Be a Leader, Not a Boss! I have said this several times before but you have a true talent for teaching!

[@animecookies8784]

As a first year teacher, sometimes you think that you're the only one facing problems. Whenever I talk to my other teacher colleagues and team, they also share similar feelings when it comes to classroom management. It feels reassuring to hear similar feelings because it shows us that we're not alone. I have about 3 boys that need the constant guidance and redirecting

[@lauriewilliams8336]

I feel you with have lots of squirrels. I keep telling myself I have to go slow in order to go fast later. Hang in there.

[@amandal4468]

We do Heggerty in my class as well and it is so helpful! Students get so much better once they get into it. Love watching your videos !

[@deidraroberts9628]

You are doing the best you can and I'm so happy for this video. Thank you for showing what you got so far. We appreciate you 💖

[@tahteeb8506]

Hey Mayleen can you add the leader not a boss to your free resource or teacherspayteachers?

[@morganpinckard8480]

Thank you SO MUCH for showing how you introduce your flexible seating!!! I have full flexible seating in 3rd grade and will be moving down to 1st grade in February and have been racking my brain on how to introduce it and keep them safe! I will definitely follow your lead, model, model model! 😍🥰

[@Thealaskanteacher]

Thank you so much for sharing during this busy time. It sounds like we basically have the same class this year so I will be following along for all the tips. I can definitely relate with the “it wasn’t a total train wreck” comment. I’ve never had a class struggle with basic routines so much before. We also started the otter writing craft and will be finishing it on Monday. They are so cute. Thank you for that freebie.

[@lifewithmrsleet3708]

Thank you so so much for this real presentation and reflection of the first week! Sounds like you’re having a lot of fun and teaching so many valuable things. I love your ideas! That’s for sharing all of your amazing ideas with us all!

[@alexharvey9063]

You're doing great! The first few weeks of a new school year is always so busy and chaotic! I've just had my first week, and even though I've been teaching for 8 years, it was absolutely mad!! I hope you're able to rest and relax this weekend 🙂 Thanks for

[@bcrugbygirl]

Thank you I’m introducing flexible seating this year in my 10th year of teaching 🤯🤯 I’m a little nervous lol but doing it 😁

[@emilyclark8772]

I have a lot of boys and one girl who need constant reminders this year too.. 14 boys and 8 girls this year… whew! You’re making me kick myself because you’re having a lot more structure than I did the first week. (Like the introduction of the seats and students trying them out.) We marched into curriculum on like day 4 since my first grade team is expected to follow our pacing guide. Wish I had a bit more freedom for things like read alouds, social/emotional and secret stories… but we have so much scripted stuff and required lessons maybe one day! 😭😅

[@shellideckert4735]

Thank you!! Great job!!🥰

[@mrs.fletchersclass4684]

Have you talked about how you roll out your calm corner? I just started following you and would love to know what you do. Is there another blog I can watch? What an awesome teacher you are!

[@PNWlover]

As a parent.. I hope to set my child up for success by helping them out BEFORE they get to a school setting. Too many parents don't teach their kids anything then send them to school, expecting a teacher to teach their child AND 15+ others... simple things.. like bathroom etiquette and not interrupting, etc.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I see what you're saying here. I love that you aim for this! Bathroom etiquette at school is something that is completely different from home. The routine is not the same at all. As far as interrupting, their brains are still developing. There are lots of things parents can do to help their children succeed before school, but school is also a challenging environment for many children. They are just starting to get some impulse control by the time they're in school and suddenly they're expected to be "good listeners" for hours and hours at a time. I really don't blame the parents for these things. Especially students with ADHD, they have a much harder time regulating emotions and impulses. So it's nice to hope your child can go to school and be successful by the definition we as adults have, but the truth is, school is a time in their life when they are learning these simple things, and the environment is an exhausting and challenging one for most students. I see the meaning of what you are saying though - and agree there is a lot that CAN be done to help at home! But many of the really challenging things that I know I face in my classroom are also with students who are neurodivergent, and knowing that, we especially can't look to blame parents! :)

[@KassieJane]

@@MrsCallsCampers I really appreciate this explanation Mayleen. As a kid with undiagnosed ADHD, I had a lot of challenges, and most of my teachers were very abusive towards me because of it. I constantly got in trouble, and they were constantly calling my parents, but there wasn't anything my parents could do, except ground me. So I was grounded all of the time which obviously had no impact on my behavior, if anything made it worse. We need more teachers like you who advocate for their students. They will NEVER forget you.

[@miquiramirez9374]

Patience and practice! They'll get there. You are doing great setting the foundation and some classes take longer than others. Take care!

[@malissac7966]

Great first week!

[@bethdarnell38]

Love the germs lesson. I would like to do it with my kindergarten students.

[@Striktmachine]

Thank you for posting this video! It's awesome to be able to go back and reflect on previous years and adjust or remind yourself of procedures. There are so many details to remember. Where did you find your activity for the Don't be a boss, Be a Leader? Thank you!!

[@gailrothermund9209]

You are doing a great job with your students! Can you share your classroom chants and songs?!🥰

[@Ash06TSU]

I feel you on the constant redirections and having to redo things. I have a rough class this year. I have several kiddos that struggle to focus and have an impulse control issues.

[@victoriarubinson5085]

just finished my first week and I understand how tiring it is!! I cannot wait to do the otter craft on Monday :)))

[@anitadally8991]

Love your vlogs! I really like your be a leader not a boss! Is there a place I can purchase the sort activity?

[@rangelchronicles296]

Awe, I’ll miss your anchor charts! My kindergartener enjoys these! She’s a visual learner and they are so helpful!!!

[@savannahjenkins4624]

You are an awesome teacher. How did you get so good with classroom management and just teaching in general??

[@cclarke911]

Thank you for a lovely vlog, I love your chants, etc. Is your Choices song available on tpt?

[@sucessfully_second]

Where can I get the Be a Leader, Not a Boss management strategy that you did? I have watched every single video that have posted! Love your channel!

[@duanesanders9710]

My first grade class is like that this year. What has made it even worse is that my new principal who has never taught Elementary school and made us start full curriculum on day 4. We still need so much practice with routines.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

principals who don't get elementary are hard

[@duanesanders9710]

@@MrsCallsCampers Exactly! I have been trying to hold my tongue

[@Vahya10]

Fun vlog 🤩💝

[@allisontollman]

Loving your blogs as always, can you tell me the program you used to draw your otter, I have an iPad and an Apple Pencil. This could help me create so many anchor charts 😃

[@MrsCallsCampers]

procreate:)

[@JLJ2730]

I just started teaching a small class at our co-op. 10 kids. I DON'T KNOW HOW TEACHERS DO IT WITH 20-30!!! These kids have no ability to focus, are super destructive, and just cannot stop talking. We get to spend our next class talking about animals that have to listen to sruvive (nature studies class). Not exciting, but I can't even get through simple lessons without my kids hanging from the ceiling, so boring rules it will be. 🤣 You are truly an amazing teacher and I hope your admin realizes how rare teachers like you are.

[@MrsCallsCampers]

My school is full of amazing, rare teachers! Thanks for saying this!

[@gesielisilva2924]

Sou do Brasil🇧🇷 queria muito que tivesse legenda ...mesmo assim adoro seus videos .🤩

[@djthereplay]

+Mrs. Call's Campers Well Mayleen, You introduce procedures, signals, strategies and chants but also remember to include a lesson on your management ( Class Dojo ) and how that works too. I hope that things are going well for you. - Dwight

[@darlenebacon4536]

Hi, Thanks for sharing. I noticed that you and your students are tracking the books you are reading. Are you keeping a class tally sheet of some kind?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

Just a running count :)

[@brittanyjohnson8568]

How often do they move their flexible seating spots?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

They pick a new spot before every activity. All whole group instruction is on the carpet!

[@camiwilliams28]

I forgot a birthday last year it was like the 3nd day of school and the kid nor the parents said anything and I didn't have l their birthdays written down 🤦‍♀️ the first week is just so busy your brain is mush

[@sarihammon1435]

Do you have an ELA curriculum and math curriculum to follow?

[@MrsCallsCampers]

I have a math curriculum

[@libraryhours585]

“hehe don’t like your knee ☺️”

[@kayleemont]

We do Heggerty at my school and it does wonders! 🤍