Surprise! Classroom Set Up // Days 1 & 2
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- čas přidán 7. 01. 2020
- I literally didn't know I was a teacher until I walked into the building on Monday morning. Days one and two consisted of many mental breakdowns and full fledge panic attacks, but I think I've got the hang of everything (lol). Can't wait to teach these sweet sweet second grade babies how to read and write.
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“That is a problem for future me” made me bust out laughing because SAME sis.
2nd year teacher here -- MAKE AN AMAZON WISH LIST! your friends and family will want to help you in your classroom.
honestly for being thrown into this it seems like you have it all figured out lol
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I was in your position my first year of teaching 4 years ago. I actually had just graduated with my BA and no credential yet and no experience. I took over a classroom in Feb. and I can feel and relate to every single thing you felt in this video. Take a deep breath, prioritize, and only do the absolute necessities. I wish someone would have told me these things because I worked myself to death for the whole year and it catches up to you. You will figure it out. Breathe!
Thank you for sharing, it is always comforting to know that I'm not completley alone and these things are totally normal for every first year teacher.
Dollar tree!! And make an amazon wish list and send it out on your Facebook or whatever and ask for the stuff as Valentine’s Day gifts. And teachers pay teachers has great cursive decor!!!
This was overwhelming for me. I’m sorry that happened to you but at least your a classroom teacher. -B
Thank the Lord for that indeed, I am obsessed with it so far.
Congrats!! I would definitely find your nearest dollar tree and check there! They have a whole teacher line and everything is only $1. They usually have caddies and bins and posters etc.
Congratulations girl!! I am so excited for you!!
This was me last school year. I got hired at a school after Christmas break. My best advice would be to not compare yourself or your classroom to anyone else, get to know your students , and remember to have fun. Also, try places like Dollar tree (teacher section) and big lots for classroom basics and organization.
Thank you so much for the words of advice, its hard as a type A coming in and not having everything be perfect, but I'm learning to let go and have been focusing all the energy on my kiddos for sure.
Congrats ! You are going to make an AWESOME Educator !! Congrats 🎉 on a new beginning God bless .
The Dollar Tree carries border, book bins, caddies, and a great assortment of storage containers. Most stores have a decent selection in the teacher area. Congratulations on your first teaching assignment.
Yess they!! Lots of pretty and colorful things. That's where i plan on doing when i get done with school.
100% go to the dollar tree!! They have SO many classroom items! Even borders!
Hang in there. I have been teaching for 27 years. Try to find what went well during the day. Try not to focus on what did not go well. Remember to think like a second grader so that you can make connections with your students. I hope that more veteran teachers will watch this to offer you advice. Best wishes to you.
Thank you so much, the advice means the world. I work on relationship building everyday and am hoping my kids leave this classroom with found memories.
Congratulations! You will figure everything out in no time💛 love your channel btw!!!
i cannot believe you have to supply alllll the stuff for your room! don’t get me wrong, i know teachers supply a lot but a rug? i can’t believe they’re not supplying that for you! my heart hurts for you because it’s already stressful starting mid year but then also having to dish out so much money adds to it. you will do amazing and seem like you’re thinking the right way about what’s important and what’s not and you’re getting so much accomplished! good luck with your first year!!
Thank you so much, yeah the first year is a lot out of pocket to get up and running, the nice thing about the rug is that I will be able to take it with me from class to class, so long as it doesn't get too dirty!
I graduated in December of 2018 and began working at a school the following month. I was hired as a science and social studies teacher ending up teaching science and a random computer class. My "classroom" was previously used as a storage room so I spent the whole day cleaning the room and just getting it set up for it to look like an actual classroom. It was super over whelming, it was confusing, scary, and I didn't feel prepared or ready. It was hard but the good part of coming in mid year is that you get your feet wet before going into summer and then you have all of summer to fully prep and correct mistakes that might have been made in your first semester. You got this girl
Go to dollar tree for bins and things like that you would be surprised what you could find there just looking around that’s whole store
Hi there! I'm going to be a First Grade Teacher starting in September for 2020-2021! I hope that the schools are open by than, or it will be very strange for my first year. I'm super excited to start working with the kids and can't wait! Your classroom looks amazing!
You could make a cute bulletin board or something with an umbrella and the drops!
You are amazing girl! Look at your first year! Thrown in a week before starting and now learning how to manage DL! You’re a rockstar!
I am extremely happy for you. ❤
Target on their website has a lot of stuff in the bullseyes playground section that may be useful for you. They have packs of white boards, dry erase pockets, caddys, etc.
I'm so excited for you! Good luck!
YOU’RE A SECOND TEACHER DON’T YOU KNOW
-MY NEW 2020 QUOTE
First year hisd teacher & your video just popped up on my recommended! So cool! 💕 You will be great, I can’t imagine how overwhelming that situation would be. You seem to be handling it well, I love your attitude 😂
Ah thank you and congrats on the new job lol, what grade?
You did so well especially since you just got thrown into your assignment! Way to just roll with the crazy and come out on top
This is so exciting!! It’s going to look so amazing 😍😍😍
Thank you!
Congrats girl!!! Just subscribed and can’t wait for more 🤩
Congratulations!! 🥳👩🏼🏫🍎
I am also a first year teacher in a 2/3 class (and kinder and a 4/5/6 class - it is a small rural school). I found that the dollar stores were a huge help for getting me off the ground. Coming in, midway through the year is challenging - my contract started October 21st - but after a few weeks, it starts to calm down and become more routine. You are doing great!
So crazy how life works! Congratulations girl, soso happy for you 💛
Your excitement for your first day is making me excited for when I become a teacher in January 2021. How was your experience with starting out in the middle of the school year?
I get stressed very easily so if I was put on this situation to decorate the whole room without a list of things and research I would absolutely breakdown. You are so strong in my eyes for doing this.
Congratulations! 🎉
Best teacher video i have seen!:)
I just found your channel today and I’m so excited! I’m 15 but once I’ve finished high school and studying, I want to be a primary school teacher 😊💕
Edit: btw your hair is beautiful!
Just a question how did you finish school at 15 p.s I’m 10
Just found your channel. Hilarious 😂! Looking forward to viewing your growth in teaching.
So glad it worked out for you! I start student teaching Monday! 💕
Best of luck to you!!!
Yeah that’s stressful, but you’ll do great and it will end up being okay.
Congrats I’m happy for you good luck. Can’t wait for my time to come 🥳🥳🥳
All in time, thank you so much.
It's insane how little people know when you start a job. Like.. literally the most stressful part is all of the surprises. Good luck girl! You'll be alright, you won't feel like it but you will be lol
I have survived three weeks, and yes college only prepares you for so much. Which is crazy!
Congrats on the job and good luck! I just started teaching 2nd grade right after thanksgiving after teaching Kindergarten for 5 years.
Ah Kindergarteners are soooo stinking cutie, but very intimidating with how tiny they are.
i came across this video on my recommended page and loved it and loved you! and so it didn't hit me until you said "sugarland" that i was like OMG she lives in houston!!! how much better can she be! (im a houstonian myself) 🌟
i liked when she went into the marshalls & homegoods cause I literally work at tj maxx
I can totally relate! A few years ago, I had nothing for a classroom! The free resources from TPT as well as Dollar Tree and Target Dollar Spot helped me get started (along with other teachers dropping off stuff). And when in doubt- set up a “Writer’s Gallery” and start putting up the student writing and illustrations on a wall. Kids’ work always brightens up a room. Excited to watch your journey! 💕
I am very excited ! I just got my first teaching job in September-- any ideas to get started would be awesome :)
Go to target on line to get the caddies(way cheaper then Lakeshore).
Start a Go Fund Me.Make a supply list and ask parents for things you need like dry erase boards. Tell admin you need things.
For the index cards for the word wall you could laminate cute paper and put the Velcro on the back of them and use a expo to write the word. This way it’s reusable!! :)
I need to know where your purse is from! It is super cute!!
Make a list for Shopping for classroom and classroom supplies bins organize storage cubes
I’m so envious of this beautiful big room. Is this a public school? Sure seems like you know what you’re doing with that big, beautiful room!😳👌
I teach in AZ and we use the same curriculum.
I think that when I become a teacher that the dollar tree will be the biggest help because of how much stuff there is
Nice classroom so far
Am I a teacher? No.
Do I plan to be a teacher? Nop.
Am I a nosy person? 110%.
I’ve been watching class setup for the past two days, because I want to see how teacher work?
You guys have a lot more to do than I ever imagined. I mean you have to pay for school supplies and for organisation with your own money?!
People don’t appreciate teachers enough.
what did you end up doing with your car? How did you get it to get home?
Ahhhhh I had to get a sweet fourth grade teacher to come back to the school with a key and let me in!
I didn’t know teachers had to buy all there class room stuff. So much more respect. I bring my kids classroom supplies. I have a daycare and stress off of decorating.. I live the alphabet and stuff
Dollar tree is going be your best friend!
Wow! Congrats! It all worked out. (: How long was your student teaching? Thank you!
A semester of full time student teaching with other observations earlier in my college career.
Lol we went to the same marshals on the same day
You can get sooooo many things from dollar tree even if you have to go online to get stuff from poster board to markers and pens
Go to Dollar Tree because they have a whole school section of great options👍👍
Are you using Lucy Calkins. If so can you do a video on it. What it is, how it's working for you, do you like it, etc.
I am using Lucy and I definitely can upload something on it because it can be intimidating, but its actually decently easy to implement.
Are all teachers allowed to set up whatever they want?? Are there any restrictions to putting up anything
I also wanted to add that the dollar store has white boards that are blank on one side and lined for practice writing on the other for obviously… a dollar each.
Try yard sales. In many states garage and yard sales start early.
Okay, I know this was four years ago, but how did you get to your car???
I know I’m late, but for the future- Dollar Tree has amazing stuff that’s great quality for only a dollar!! Also, Michaels has a teachers discount!
You have to check dollar trees! They have so much school stuff.
Do teachers get a list of what they have to teach or how do they know what to plan for the week?
Yes we work with a curriculum which guides you on which topics to teach.The curriculum has objectives for each lesson so it's not confusing .
Congrats!!! I start student teaching on Monday! I’m in Texas also, have you taken your certification? If so, what did you study?
Marie Davis I start on Monday too!
Daijah Cimone' Pinnick I just left my meeting! I’ll be at pre-k and 6th grade for 7 weeks each.
I just passed all of my ec-6 on the first try! I used 240tutoring for $40 a month for about 3 months, but I’d say it was worth it!
Halle Knox I have heard it’s good and I have heard it’s not because basically you’re memorizing the information. Maybe I will go ahead and get that! I know some of my friends have already failed the certification test multiple times 😬
Marie Davis I was really nervous to get my scores! Sooo much info is covered, I think it’s hard to actually prepare for the content. But the practice tests help you get used to the way the questions are asked on the real thing, which I think is what helped me the most!
you are going to do great! If you want save some money get whiteboards, book bins, and table caddies from AMAZON
Amazon wish list for your classroom and lakeshore of supplies
I am new to your channel. I am curious what you were doing during the day with the kids, since you could not work on your room. I am not sure I am understanding the situation. Congratulations on the job!
The students were with their original teacher (now my with teacher) so they weren't technically in my class quite yet.
Dollar store for white boards. Amazon for table caddies
No hate congrats btw but when you showed us the room and spun around I got super dizzy bc it was blury and I get dizzy when things get blurry like that idkw
Just found your channel how scary and exciting hope this doesn’t happen to me lol I will be Graduating May 2021
OMG YAY 2nd grade!!!! Do you have an amazon wishlist?? I would love to donate things you may need!!
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Try dollar tree for some things. Helped my first year teaching
So did you have to find a janitor to get your car out or just give up and call a Uber?
Another teacher had to come unlock the gate
hahaha great video and there's no way you got to the gym the next day..? DID YOU??
Did you check heb for caddies or walmart
Target! but i ended up getting pencil boxes at walmart
Hmm... I'm willing to go over my teaching notes with you... You really should get out more, decorate your walls in your bedroom.... Go on a trip and just get out.... Fish, hunt, shoot, visit a museum....something 😎
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Pam Diaz Love that!!
I’m sad you don’t post anymore :(
TpT.com for future stuff!! You rocked this out!!! Better than I would have done!! Congratulations
Go to the dollar tree they have good stuff
You should look at dollar tree or Walmart
Try Michaels for caddies and dollar tree has Alphabet lines.
Go to the dollar tree!!
How are you supposed to buy stuff for your class when you haven't even started working and earning money? Has anyone ever started their first day of teaching with nothing in the classroom? Is that weird? Would that turn off the students???
A lot of times, first year teachers will be given items and resources from other teachers. They may be retiring or just decluttering. This way, newbie teachers can have a good head start on their classroom. :) But buying most everything out of pocket is usually expected.
@@hannahfrasier8600 What if you start the school year with no decorations? Will that be weird? Has anyone done it before where you kind of decorate the room as the year goes on?
Nicolas Gonzalez well, I can really only speak as a new secondary teacher, so as for 6-12, I’m sure it’s happened. As long as teachers have materials, routines, procedures, that kind of stuff set in place; it’s totally possible to teach in a naked classroom. Think of college classrooms. However, elementary is different in the fact that younger students need that fun atmosphere with lots of visuals around to serve as reminders and learning prompts. So I’m not sure if a school would let an elementary teacher start with completely nothing. I feel bad for her not being able to set up in the way she wants and was given so little time. Usually decorating is something that teachers have thought about ahead of time but those big pieces like furniture and a rug are bought last minuteish. Teachers definitely decorate through out the year though! Rooms won’t be perfect a lot of the time on the first day.
@@hannahfrasier8600 That's very true. It's interesting how you pointed out the fact that college classrooms mostly have nothing in terms of decorations. But, elementary classrooms need to provide visuals and rules for students. It's an interesting concept though, thinking about an elementary classroom with nothing but chairs and a whiteboard. I wonder what the students response would be to enter into their classroom the first day of school and seeing nothing but chairs and a bare room. How would the dynamics change?
But, I also think about long time ago, back in the day, when our parents or grandparents, went to school and classrooms didn't have all these decorations, and seats, and rugs, and posters, etc.... Everyone seems to turn out alright, so is it actually necessary?
Nicolas Gonzalez, most of us teachers walk into an empty classroom. I started my first year teaching years ago on August 25th (that was back when school started later). My classroom was pretty much empty other than a broken pair of scissors and one single pack of paper that had already been opened. I was fresh out of college with no income yet. I borrowed $300 from my daddy to go buy stuff to set up my classroom. Since teachers get paid once a month on a one month delay, I did not get a paycheck until Oct.1st. I brought home $1250 for the month, and took $300 off the top to repay my daddy. Teacher life is tough.
Why don't u ask for a teacher desk to set your laptop and things
Look at dollar tree!!! They have so many different caddies and other school stuff!!
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Are you me in parallel universe. We have exactly same experience.
Are you seriously holding your camera/phone to film while driving? You realise how dangerous that is, right? Please don’t do that again, I understand you were excited but that’s awful.
For a teacher you’re not very resourceful.... you could have gotten so much stuff for $60 somewhere else other than lakeshore