First Day Of Kindergarten Virtual Teaching!
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- This is a recording of a kindergarten class doing distance learning and virtual teaching using Microsoft Teams. See how this kindergarten teacher successfully taught his kindergarten class on the first day of school!
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I just wanted to say that I have so much of respect towards all the teachers who are going out of their way to make this situation as normal as possible for us students! I am a 14 year old that is incredibly grateful for all of the teachers that are sacrificing and dedicating their time and well-being to their students in such a crazy situation full of uncertainties! It is only through all of the teachers out there that we students can achieve our desired dreams and goals! Stay safe, much love to y’all! :)
That is so sweet of you Namitha Tholasi!! We appreciate the opportunity to be your teachers. Let's stay safe and make the best of this time. Hopefully we will be in our classroom settings sooner than later.
You are so sweet! We love you too! Stay safe! We are all going to do our very best!
Thank you so very much for your support, Namitha. It is top-notch students like you who ultimately inspire us teachers to keep going each and every day-year. Good luck to you in the school year ahead! I am certain that you will do well. Cheers. :)
Thank you so much for the kind replies, I am incredibly inspired by all of you!
I’m not a teacher but that is a very nice and mature thing to say. Your parents are raising you right.
This man just proved that educators are national treasures. America, we’re here.
My hat off to you, sir.
100%. This is amazing and sad all at the same time. He’s a great educator. My son will be going into kindergarten in two years and who knows what’ll happen by then
Brooke Loffredo best of luck to your son. He’ll be a great teacher. Stay strong
I feel it must be so awkward being in a classroom with no kids. No one to talk with or even hear them be annoying. He is doing his best and so fun to watch
I been working at home for 6 years now and I talk to people thru computer all day it feels like I'm with them. It's quite normal
I know...my school is requiring that we teach from the school with no kids being present. So I'm really dreading it. I do have a teacher assistant though, but still...I'd rather the kids be there
Same here! The building is so sad and empty 😞
@@karlagarcia9378 I know. I honestly would rather just teach from home instead of going to an empty classroom everyday
It’s very awkward and it gets lonely
I love how you are teaching them how to mute and unmute themselves. And using that graphic / icon card is awesome!
Love that too!!
I'll do the same he did but I'll draw the microphones instead of print them.
Thank you Greg!
Same! I’m a nanny helping a first and third grader adjust to online learning and my kids teacher will just yell over and over telling the kids to mute 🙄🙄 this is such a better technique. Hats off to you Mr. Greg!!! 📚✏️💜
Yes very clever.
Watching you teach your first day virtual makes me feel like this is much more achievable than my anxiety is making it feel. Please continue to share your first week! I am so grateful for you sharing!
Virtual teaching is amazing.. I have 4 months of experience till now 😍 using teaching aids and showing videos and ppts makes the teaching process easy and interesting..
I can't wait till I'm a teacher !
Oh thank God I found your video! This will really make me feel less nervous this September.Thank you, I just hit the subscribe button!🙏🙏🙏
Fumukazi Wakumabinga Me too! Have you found anything else out there to help you, Fumukazi? I’d love to find blogs, CZcams videos of more parents and children trying to navigate online public school. I feel anxious about all this too. Anyone know any more sites/ CZcams, etc. for a parent, grandparent, elementary student to learn about distance learning this September?
@@here2luv363 I am still looking for some more and planning to talk to some seasoned Kindergarten teachers for some tips.Good luck to us😍☺🙏🙏🙏
I would watch you every day if you video. It eases my anxiety about having to virtually teach in September.
yes please, record all your lessons for us. watching you gives me so much hope!
Agree. Two weeks away for me for first day of school
Yes please!! Specially with preschool is so difficult to keep their attention.
I loved your class 👍👍
Lol same
It builds mine up. We start in sept.
Man teachers need their capes! Talk about essential!!!
akatobi2002 Yes and should be paid more! They definitely lay the foundation 💞
Praying for all families, teachers, students and staff in all schools to have a happy, joyful and safe back to school! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!💙
Thank you
I wouldve LOVED to have you as a teacher. YOU are what makes our world better, Mr. Greg !
As a kindergarten teacher myself, I am so proud to see a fellow colleague, rise up to the occasion and show other teachers and parents that the new virtual (hopefully temporary) normal is not so bad. From the majority of comments, I can see that your VERY hard work has alleviated a lot of people's stress, for what return to school will look like, including my own. "Keep filling people's buckets"! 😊 ❤ from 🇨🇦
Hey teachers! I just finished my first week, as a first year teacher, in kindergarten! For my district we meet for an hour in the morning and 40 minutes in the afternoon for math. I work in an SEI classroom for a minority community and let me tell you, it’s not as crazy as we imagined. I walked out the first day with a smile on my face and it stayed till the end of Friday 🤩 of course it was just the first week and there will be so many changes but just remember that these kids are still super excited to start school. So you stand up there teacher ! And you show them how fun it is to LEARN 🙏🏼 I did a PowerPoint and switched between that and just talking with visuals. Do what works best for you! Kids are gonna 👂🏼 listen. Then as you begin to learn each others strengths and needs you begin to adjust. Good luck 👍🏼🥰🤩
In my district in FL we are required to provide 90 minutes of math, 90 minutes of ELA, in addition to math and ss.
bianca mitchell definitely depends on the grade, my regard is towards kinder is yours too? The kids will reflect your confidence and it’s definitely going to take practice 💛💛 I wish you so much luck 🙏🏼
Good for you! Glad to hear you had a good experience the first week of school. :)
@@MsBianca78 we are too! Good luck to you! Hopefully we can break it up between face to face and activities to keep them engaged outside of screen time!
I’m watching as a parent with my daughter who will be entering kindergarten this year. Her school is doing virtual, but not quite this way. I tuned in because I work with educators and was curious how teachers were doing this, but stayed because my daughter started singing along! Honestly, if you do this everyday, we will tune in to watch!
As a teacher, I can tell you that not every lesson is conducive to singing or activities. Sometimes you just need the children to settle down and listen, work. Especially in kindergarten classes, we try to incorporate some movement but please don't encourage the children to only respond to this level of stimulation.
@@l.thernandez6748 it's conducive if it's your style.
L.T Hernandez you’re pretty for a teacher
This is the ONLY example( and THE most fantastic at that!) of virtual K out there. Thank you!
Bless you...I am in tears at how dedicated you are
Idk why im watching this. My son's in college. But he had me singing. 😭😭😭 He's a great teacher!
Don't feel bad. My children finished college a long time ago, and I am watching it also. That's mean you were engaged!!! LOL!!!
@@magdaezabala6215 lol I was. I even watched the 1 when he had the dance party 😂
Oh my goddess, how cute is Mr. Greg! So much energy and really making the most of a very unique teaching situation. What a fantastic kindergarten teacher. The children in his virtual classroom are going to have so much fun.
Did I just watch a kindergarten class when I'm going into 7th yes yes I did
My 7th grade daughter did too! LOL
Kenadi Elise I’m going to 8th and I’m watching this lol 😂
🤣🤷🏾♀️I'm in college
I'm 40. (Elementary education in college and YT clearly knew that.)
I’m going to 7th too but this is so cute
Thank you for being willing to open your “classroom door” to all of us and share your practice! It is always an awesome opportunity to see teachers teaching. And it is extra cool to see you making this work virtually with little ones. Your students and their families are very lucky to have you as their teacher!
I recently found out that I will be doing my student teaching in a Kindergarten class, and I got super nervous of how it will work. You did an extraordinary job with your kiddos. Seeing you made me feel more comfortable of what I can do with my students. Thank you for sharing your first day. Good luck to you!
Just like Mr Rogers you care about your little students. You’re doing a wonderful job. Lucky students.
Yes!! He truly cares!💛
Thank you for sharing this! I am a, let's say, "seasoned" (not old) teacher trying to wrap my mind around this. You showing us how you do it makes it easier. Thanks again!
Am I the only one who cried when he played some music for them? I wish my kids could experience school. :(
I didn’t even think about crying but now I am pouting. It does hurt.
PeacefulMadre omg you cried 😭 this whole online school thing is sad
🙋🏽♀️🥺😭
It is sad and i hate seeing my son look sad when he wants to hang out with his friends. My son is in 2nd grade and I am a stay at home mom so I am making sure he is behaving and learning. It is sad to see them try to talk to each other but there isn't time for it. They are bored and frustrated with the technology. I have helped troubleshoot and teach some of the kids how to jump from site to site but they are picking it up fast. Still a better option then forcing them to go into classrooms when or health department says it isn't safe.
It hurts to think about what the little ones are missing out on .
After 20+ years teaching and many months now of STRESSING you make my heart happy! I'm now saying to myself..."I think I can...I think I can.." What a super teacher you are to us all. Blessings to you and here's a southern "Bless Your Heart!"
I have MAD RESPECT for you Teacher Greg. You are bringing the FIRE!
Way to adapt to this digital platform. You're killing it!
Thank you so much!
Your wait time is AMAZING! One of my biggest struggles with distance learning is waiting to make sure everyone answers, has their microphone on, etc. I thought I was waiting too long and it felt so awkward. It makes me feel so wonderful as a teacher to see and know someone else is doing this too!
Was scared for my twins we watched this and i was so happy to see them listing to the teacher and following along when the teacher says make a bubble.. 2020 we are going to make it thanks to teachers like mr Greg.. God Bless
Yesss yess, this gave me hope!
This is a wonderful example of virtual learning. As a soon-to-be freshman in high school, I have so much respect for all online teachers. Our school is giving us the option of online or in-person. Personally, I am doing in-person because some of the classes I have I can’t do online. I have so much respect for all of the teacher’s who are dedicating their time to teach online
Hi Mr Greg, I am the Director of a school in Bolivia. I came across your vid and was very impressed. I am going to show my teachers some parts of your video as we move toward better virtual education. It is very hard for my teachers in Bolivia because there is not the same infra structure in the country and in South America... so thanks for sharing. This IS what teaching is allllllll about...
I've been teaching for 22 years and like pretty much every school in the nation, my district is also going virtual. Because of this change, I felt like a first year teacher all over again, because I had no idea how to even approach this new concept until I watched your videos. You know the saying, "Everything I learned, I learned in Kindergarten?" These words could not ring more true! I'm a fourth grade teacher and learned so much from watching this video. Naturally, I already know my ABC's, but it was the setup of your virtual class that helped alleviate so much of my stress and anxiety! Thank you, Mr. Greg!
I'm teaching 4th grade as well this year! Much success to you! :-) WE GOT THIS! #EducatorsUnited #ByAnyMeansNecessary
I retired from teaching in 2019 after 37 years in Kindergarten. Virtual teaching would make me crazy and super sad. Kudos to all of the K teachers doing their very best to teach in this strange new world. ❤️
This is my first time seeing a MALE teacher in kinder omg😍❣
It's very rare to see male teachers teaching anything under 3rd grade
My first was Arnold Schwarzenegger
My kindergarten and first grade teachers were black men! The very best of the best! This was in 95 and 96.
We need more male elementary teachers! There is sadly a cultural and social stigma. Male teachers have to be very cautious, more than female due to possible allegations.
He loves his job
I feel like if television with kids tc shows can captivate their attention online learning can as well. Its like tv brought to life. Great job
He seems like such a kind teacher. Prayers for you success and peace while teaching!
I taught my kindies virtually from March to June, at least I knew my students. These students will all be new in September. Thanks for this Mr Greg!
I get to loop with my 5th graders (ESL), but I don't know many of the incoming 4th graders, so that will be interesting integrating all the "get to know you" activities.
Teaching is incredibly hard in person. Doing it this way and doing it well is a lot. Kudos to you Mr. Greg!
I am a middle school chorus teacher and we haven’t gone back to school yet. But I used to teach elementary music so I understand the extreme difficulty of teaching Kindergarteners. On the first day of school, some of them are afraid and crying and the rest are just lost and confused. I would approach kindergarten as if I was a cartoon. I would have puppets and use very expressive actions because keeping their attention would be the biggest obstacle.
He’s amazing. This is a huge challenge to keep these little ones engaged - virtually.
I am sharing this right now with my mother who is stressed about going virtual with her Kindergarten class to start the year. You're a rock star! Thanks!!!
As someone just about to start student teaching, I absolutely loved this!
I cannot imagine how awkward it must be in an empty classroom without having a real face to face interaction with kids. But you are doing an excellent job!!
Fantastic! I enjoyed Mr. Greg's first day of kindergarten. He made learning so fun and innovative. He is an example of a teacher that is passionate about teaching no matter the circumstance he showed up to do what he loves.
I have JUST heard back this will be my second year teaching kindergarten. I loved watching you teach this age! I hope you share more of these recordings of your remote teaching journey. Loved your lessons and am getting excited for kindergarten when we begin here in NY in Sept.
this is so interesting, I watched a lot of the video. my heart goes out to teachers who have to deal with this situation. you are incredible.
they are so overworked and underpaid......its sad
Mr. Greg's Mustaches... I love it! So fun!
I’m starting my first year teaching next Monday and it will be virtual! First grade! I’m super nervous but your first day is giving me so much inspiration!
Awww, that turned out so good. I didn't know what to expect at first, virtual started off quiet, but by the end it seemed like this had always been the way. Wonderful!
Wonderful, interactive teaching! I loved how you engaged with the kids by calling their names. Thank you Mr. Greg, I wish you well.
Hi, Mr. Warren! Thanks for all you do for the kindergarteners of America!!
I am a 2nd grade virtual teacher now. School is completely different this year and my system has adopted several new computer-based learning applications and a brand new curriculum. Many teachers are figuring out how to begin his transition. A lot of teacher-learning is taking place right now, from pre-school to college.
The teacher in the video did an excellent job engaging his K students, making them feel safe and confident in their new learning environment, and he didn't overwhelm them with too much screen time. Thank you for this video. It gives me an idea of how to begin my new journey. After almost 25 years as a traditional classroom teacher, I have seen a lot of changes but never would have thought teaching would change so quickly. However, I am up for the challenge and working hard to prepare to make this year successful for all of my students. Hoping everyone stays healthy and has a happy school year. Our children need success! If you are a parent, please be patient with us as we make this transition together.
Thanks
Yeah I'm a 33yr guy and I watched the whole lesson.....I want a first day hat!! 🤠 Who would thumbs down a positive learning experience? Like for real people 😂 🤣
Bless you doing this important job during this difficult time!
My son will be entering kindergarten this fall am hoping it will be just like this
It takes a lot of patience and understanding to teach remotely - and that’s doubled when the children are under 7. Great work! They are lucky to have you!!!
Wow, thank you so much for posting this. My daughter is also starting kindergarten this year virtually. I’m happy I’m getting sense of how it’ll be like for my daughter. 👍🏻
Forget the coffee when you can have a huge Sonic in the morning! Love this video :)
😊
Always Sonic!!
@@gregsmedley Are you posting your video on CZcams every lesson/everyday ? I really love to watch your philosophy teaching and learn the real American teaching. Hats off to you! Can I have your lesson link or anything I can learn from you. My email is thanhlethu01@gmail.com. Many thanks and blessings!
This dude is great. My wife is a teacher and we start watching these videos for ideas to apply to her home classroom, only to find ourselves laughing and enjoying the videos like a kid. Great work, Mr. Smedley-Warren!
You are doing an amazing job. I just retired this year. My hat goes off to you all my fellow teachers. This young man is so good. You have to have a lot of love and patience for this job. God bless you all hang in there.
Thank you for sharing this!!!! This is SO much more helpful than anything my district has provided! 😭
This teacher is amazing and I support staying home and not spreading covid19 but it's really sad too.
TY for sharing your 1st day with us! I'm also a K teacher. I have confidence that I can do this now! You're a great teacher!
Thank you, Mr. Greg for letting us see into your amazing first day! You are a star and the children that have you as a teacher are so blessed. You are rising up and doing what we all need to do. Make the best of the situation we are in. You will have an amazing year with your kiddos and they will be okay. This is NOT what any of us WANT to be doing, but it’s what needs to be done. Kids are resilient. Teachers will set the tone for the year. If I had a K’er I would be so happy to have my child in your class. Have a great year!
Thank you so so much!!!
This guy is awesome and I have lots of respect for the teachers.
This is going to be me and a few of my colleagues in 2 weeks! I’m sure excited to start our Virtual Academy and you Mr. Greg show a beautiful example why! You have great enthusiasm and patience with your students. The classroom is still set up for the students to feel apart of it! You also set up clear expectations so future sessions will be successful. Thank you so much for sharing this video! Hope that you continue to have an awesome school year!
Head to my blog at www.thekindergartensmorgasboard.com for my info on my virtual classroom and more!
You rocked this class. Your students will NEVER forget the awesomeness that is their first days of K.
It takes a very special individual to introduce school virtually, well done!
God bless ALL Teachers & Students everywhere!
The energy you bring is incredible. Amazing job!
Love love love everything you do!! Such an inspirational Kinder leader!!!! If Mr. Greg does it, you better believe my Kindergarten class will do it, too!
This was so pure and SO FUN regarding the circumstances! Mr. Greg you are doing such amazing work just by being YOU! I remember my kg teacher vividly and fondly and I know your kids will be my age one day and remember YOU!
Thank you so much!
I am just... Wow wow. Smiling and cheesing and... Dare I about, I am TEARING. I have no idea why this is making me so emotional but man!!!I am so proud and appreciative. So many amazing things here. Just so many!!!! It's the fact that I'm a grown woman and watched this entire video and engaged for me!!!
Mr. Greg you are an amazing teacher. You did a great job! Your kinder class will love you and learn so much. I pray our teachers doing online in Texas do as good as a job as you are. Stay safe and God bless you.
What a beautiful example of how to make the most of a difficult situation! Great job Mr. Greg!! Thank you for your dedication to teaching and loving children.
I’m going into my freshman year of college, and just watching this brings me back to my childhood. I feel at ease with no worries.
Thanks for posting Greg! We just had our meeting "at" school to hear what the VT schedule will look like and I'm overwhelmed. I appreciate seeing it in action. While I'll have it a little bit easier in 2nd I don't feel we are completely ready. Keeping paper bags at my side to either barf or hyperventilate! LOL
Omg this breaks my heart. Going to kindergarten is such a big milestone and COVID19 disrupted it. I feel for the parents, kids and teachers. Bless you all.
Yes bittersweet for my son and my daughter starts middle school virtual not in person.
I love the mute/unmute signs. I have to make those for when I start teaching!!!
I want to say thank you! I was worry for my son who is diagnosed with Autism starting Kindergarten virtually. I came across your video, you are an amazing Educator and made it so fun. You helped us tremendously and we thank you for sharing this video to help prepare our son for his first day. He says he is the "King of Kindergarten." Blessings
Fabulous. Every activity flowed to the next with only seconds between the set-up of each activity. Frequent interaction and checking in with the children. It was beautiful. So engaging and genuinely caring.
Thank you so so much!
The teacher is a monster!!! He’s adorable
I love seeing a male elementary school teacher. I feel like there aren't enough of them.
Wow! You have shown every teacher out there, that teaching a lesson via Virtual can be fun and interacting. Thank you for sharing your video.
Thank you Mr. Greg! I’m 26 years teaching and will be a remote teacher this year. I can’t wait to watch more videos👍🏼
Love it. So cute. “You don’t want to lick it, don’t lick it” definitely got to remind the kids not to do that.
Mr. Greg you are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!❤
I love the modeling and visuals for mute and unmute and the establishment of procedures and how he engages students! I teach high school, and we’re starting virtually as well! This gives me hope!
Awesome teacher! I’ve been teaching high school for almost 30 years. Thank you for this because I can use those mute/unmute cards like you, great idea. Now I feel better about teaching virtual.
Thank you for being brave enough to post this! I'm camera shy, but need to up my game for teaching my ESL students online, and think you did a great job being engaging. I especially love the microphone on/off signs and using songs as much a possible.
Head to my blog at www.thekindergartensmorgasboard.com for my info on my virtual classroom and more!
Omg!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I was so nervous 😬 to start the new year, but your video has given me hope, inspiration, and excitement! Yes, we can do this💕 #weareinthistogether🏫❤️💯
Me and my 6 month son loved watching this . Thanks so much .
I truly applaud his efforts. It is not easy keeping the attention even of the older ones, let alone the 'babies'. All the best and keep up the good work.
I honestly wish you was my son’s teacher! He’s starting kindergarten the end of august and I’m so unsure how is ever going to learn through virtual. Watching you give me a little hope, I hope that all teachers are this confident and dedicated as you are.
Ikr
I love this
Hat's off
It is truly fascinating how teachers can adapt to whatever situation they r in
I heard so many of my colleagues saying that KG kids can't be online or focus or do anything (I teach 4th graders) but I believe it's all up to the teacher and I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE ur lesson :)
Hat's off and thank u for sharing. Keep up the good work :)
If only all teachers were the same as you! My daughter starts virtual school next week and im kind of nervous for her. I just hope her teacher is like you ! Watching this made me feel better about her starting school.
You and Every teacher out there. Are true blessing of the world right now. I know must be so hard to teach through screen but I knowll be able to push through. This truly is a testing time.
Thank you so much for this. I've been scouring the web for teachers ideas to begin the school year online. This one truly makes me feel better and that we are all in this together. From one teacher to another, THANK YOU!!!
This was so amazing to watch! Your kids are lucky to have you. I hope virtual goes well for you and your kids 💕
You’re very brave to share your first day with your new kindergartens with the world. I think you’re going to help a lot of teachers , parents, and children. 😍
I’m going into my 21st year of teaching and my first 5 years of teaching I was a kindergarten teacher and this makes me so sad, knowing how important the first day is for kinder and how wonderful the entire year can be for the students and teachers. The moment the first morning song came on it made me cry. 😢
I hope so!
I agree. So brave, and I’m so grateful that you put it out there! Teaching 8th grade Spanish and Community College Spanish 100 in NH, USA. Inspired.
I loved the attention to detail, the lighting, the one computer for the smartboard and one for communication. I enjoyed how there was smooth transitions and no awkward pauses. There was a great amount of modeling and things being somewhat student-centered. I don't know if it would be my thing, but I am impressed. This is a model teacher.
Great job! I get to be the virtual kindergarten teacher at my school and I am so excited! My kinders are going to have a wonderful year! Thanks for sharing.
You are amazing!!!! This is so much fun to watch... god bless you mr Greg and all teachers starting this new school year.
Thank you for your blessings!💛
As a fellow educator, this made me tear up. Unfortunately, in my district (DC), we are unable to enter our schools, much less our classrooms. Our homes are now forced to be classrooms. I hate what these kids have to go through, but watching this gave me so much hope going into the school year. We start on August 24th. Wishing you a successful and effective school year!
I'm a college student studying to become a teacher and I was just curious to see what it's like teaching little kiddos online. It must be hard to keep them engaged, but you did a great job!