My 9 year old daughter (who loves classroom setup videos!) used your “create a pile in the middle of the room” technique to clean her room and wowza! She loved it and I’m thrilled with how clean her room is!

I totally agree with you on moving all the piles to one central location. One big pile is more manageable than 50 scattered piles. Living your new color scheme.❤

I absolutely LOVE this series every year. You are so good at showing us the TRUTH! The good, bad, and ugly!

I haven't checked out your channel since the remote learning days (my bad!). Congratulations on your second child! That is wonderful. I am a former high school principal who decided to move back to the classroom last year. Best decision I ever made! I am teaching 7th grade geography and I cannot wait! I've always been super impressed with the awesomeness of elementary teachers. You folks are the bedrocks of our school districts! I will definitely pay more attention to your channel this school year. God bless!

I know you probably already have a title or quote from the mirror in the back of your room, but what if you titled it “ Your choices reflect on you!” I think that’s a good quote for younger kids because it is simple but really meaningful! Also, I love all your school vlogs, classroom setup, and back to school videos!!

I taught my daughter make a pile in her room and it makes cleaning her room so much easier and lowers the stress level for everyone! Put it in a pile. Work on it, if you need and break, come back to it after a snack. The only way to clean up chaos. 👍🏻

I’m glad I’m not the only one that works the same way! “The pile” stresses me out way less too. I know you end up moving stuff multiple times but it helps me feel motivated because most of the room looks the way it should.

Shelly, your little three drawer cabinet works really well for recess games! I actually have a narrow dresser in my classroom (looks like home) and each drawer has indoor recess fun. I have a chart that has three kids names on it and that is the drawer they have for that indoor recess. Say good bye to decision making each time, say hello to fun and engaging toys they love! Put the ideal fun toys and the kids are happy. I have marble maze in two drawers because they do not like waiting eight days for that drawer to come up again. I have a drawer of matchbox cars with a roll of tape (yup, they make highways across the floor and or tables). You have older kiddos but in my room- indoor recess is prayed for (literally because it's a Christian school.)I call it "Dresser Toys."The original idea came because I could not find matched/lidded bins for a small amount of money. Dresser was 20 bucks!

I ALWAYS make piles when I clean/organize! Love watching your classroom set up days!

I am the exact same way! I would rather move everything in one pile and then when you organize that space is already cleared! Love it!

I just posted my very first classroom setup video! Although I'm a first year middle school teacher, I love watching the elementary rooms for inspo! Thank you for sharing!! ✨✨

I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching your classroom setups. I get so inspired by you. The big pile idea is awesome. It makes so much sense. I will be getting into my classroom in a few weeks and am making a list of things to do that line up with your set up.

I love your idea to pile then sort. I do that as well. Sometimes I make mini sort piles first to know how much needs to fit in a space but it works for me.

My parents had me do "the cleaning pile" growing up. It just ended up staying there forever. I guess I'm a zone cleaner, if there's a such thing.

I cleaned my bedroom that way my whole childhood. I clean my children's rooms that way too. Gives you clean empty spaces to organize and you can see the big picture.

I have to clean the same way. It’s definitely not chaotic. Because when it’s in a pile I can pick up one thing at a time and put it where it goes. Your cleaning method is totally same way I have to clean. ;)

I’m a teacher and a dad. I’ve been watching since Christmas. :) Keep up the great work!

I have been following you for awhile and I love all your videos. I will implement your pile clean up strategy this year and see how it goes.

I'm moving to a brand new classroom next week. Watching your classroom setup videos makes me nervous and excited at the same time!

That is exactly how I clean up my classroom too! Thanks for your videos! Great content!

I have always LOVED your videos...from the very beginning! I started using your "pile in the middle of the floor" idea a couple years ago....totally life changing! The space is looking great! Your 2nd grade kiddos are going to love it! 💜💜

I clean the same way 😂 last year I inherited a classroom from a teacher who had been in there 20+ years. First thing I did, emptied the enormous closet and all cabinets into a huge pile ... Then 3 piles from there trash, give away, and find a place ... Took me a bit but I couldn't even bring my own stuff in until I did! We can't even get in our classrooms yet (in service starts the 30th 🤞before then we can set up)... First time in 20 years, I've had to wait all summer. It's killing me! So it's fun to watch others get started

i got my wisdom teeth out yesterday and i literally binged alll of your classroom setups from over the years !!! they made me feel sooo much better and i was so excited to wake up and see there was a new one

Your videos are always the best! I always enjoy watching them!!❤️❤️

Your classroom set-ups are my favorite!

Looks great! Pile idea works.

That's exactly how I clean too lol. Keeps me focused and organized.

Awesome ... I also put things in a pile then sort and organize! TFS Be Blessed

I'm loving these videos can't wait till next part. Keep up the great work. 😁

Love the pile idea! I'm going to give it a try in a couple of weeks :-)

This is so funny cuz I literally just did that in my room. It must be like you that I needed to see everything that I had. I brought a bunch home and I am still sorting. I have found some useful items for my new position though by doing it this way that I may have otherwise missed. Another teacher was coming to my room and I mentioned that it was a hot mess express. It sure was, but glad it’s done.

I love this !!

🥰I love how we are able to see your thought process as you tackle tasks. Thanks for being transparent and authentic. 💙I noticed on the HELPERS board - the S looks upside down? I saw you switch it couple times before pinning but wanted to let ya know - but I may be mistaken. 🥰My 22nd first day of school is tomorrow and I’m super excited to meet my students! Can’t wait to see your next vlog!! 💜

I think sign for the mirror with the pink paper cute to put tittle hey 2 graders your amazing

Your classroom looks beautiful!

I love your videos and look forward to them at the start of the school year. What font did you use for your board headers and the helper boards?

Love your carpet!!! Where'd you get it?!

Love your channel so so much! Did you use your cricut to cut the letters?

I cringed when you said giant pile. Then I realized you needed to know how much you have of one type and the number of types you have to find the right spaces for them. That is absolutely the best thing to do in that situation. If things already have a spot then, no, don't touch them twice. Pick it up put it in its spot. Can't wait to see you whittle away at your pile.

I've been watching your vidoes on repeat lately as I am a new graduate teacher! What materials do you use for your bulletin boards? I have heard of people using paper, fabric and bed sheets! Which works best do you think? Thank you for your constant motivation for me :)

Agreed!

I really enjoy your series . I am going to use Mrs. Coates VS class with my students. Love your ideas too. Big pile is how I do it too.

Where did you get that pink bucket style bag from? I love it!

Loved your vlog ❤️Could you tell me where you got the white bookcases with the hot pink baskets? Thank you 😊

I would love to see library set up as I am at a total loss on how to organize mine

Is that bag a Bogg bag? I LOVE it!

Where did you get your "Be Kind" "Be Positive" posters? I love watching these videos year after year!

Another trick for spacing bulletin board letters is spacing them perfectly on a table then laying painters tape on top of them and then transferring them (still attached to painters tape) to bulletin board. Then you can move the tape around to where you want, staple them and remove tape. This hack saves a ton of time!

I love your videos. ♥️

What is the chart stand that you actually went with this year? How did it work for you all year?

I also like your black and white bulletin (cloud design) borders, where can I purchase those?

How well do your posters hold up with hot glue? Second year teacher here! Last year I used sticky tack which worked perfectly but it was time consuming so I’m thinking of trying hot glue this time. Love your videos btw😊

Sorry if you already answered this but where is your scalloped boarder from?! I love the contrast with the bright background!

I like the new alphabet you created! I'm not usually into black but that really pops with the dark behind the bright letters. The pile on the floor also forces someone to put it away or you'll fall over it. LOL. It's so easy to just procrastinate cleaning out, if you don't put stuff where you HAVE to do something with it. (at least in my case) 😄 You seem much happier now than when school ended so you must have had a great relaxing and refreshing summer. How old are your little boys now?

I think it is ironic how some teachers do the same thing i know teachers that put things in piles like you do and it works for them great job i love your series

I have to do the piles also. I make piles so I can sort what I have and then everything is gone through each year to helpmpurge what I dont need. Keep clutter down

Did you use the circuit for the you can do hard things? How’d you do the black outline? Also with class jobs are they useful? I saw someone had an “Alexa” and it was just one student who did everything

Can you show us the math activities and writing notebook that you ready made copies for

Did you spray paint your 10 drawer cart? The blue and green one lol.

I love the cordless glue gun idea. Can you tell me what all you use it for?

Your pile stresses me out! lol But I understand that everybody has their own way to do this!

I am a first year teacher. I just got hired on and we go back to school on Thursday. What do you use to hang things on the wall like your alphabet? I love your classroom and watching your videos.

May I ask where I can find those punctuation posters you are planning on removing? I had them too but can't figure out where I got them!!

How did you do the letters with the black outline?

Ealry EDventures how are you today and l love your classroom setup

My adhd brain calls your cleaning a doom pile. I then take the doom pile and start cleaning like you :)

Good morning! Where is the black rug from?

Wasn't your classroom used by someone else over the summer? That may be why it wasn't cleaned properly. If your custodial staff had to clean around them, they usually try to get in quickly so they don't disturb anyone. Love your channel! Blessings 💕💕💕

How did you make the black outlines on the letters on your “You Can Do Hard Things” bulletin board? They really make the letters pop!

My aide gifted me my Ryobi glue gun and I absolutely love it

Do you have a link for the fact fluency challenge board??

I’m laughing at myself. I put the same question on your setup last year..the border above the mirror isn’t the same in both sides. One border is above the other and one is beneath the other. Don’t know if you care but is saw it.

Is the s in helpers upside down?

Can I have a link to the cordless glue gun?

I’m not excited for classroom setup this year :/ i’m a 6th year reading specialist and I’m probably going to be in the hallway unfortunately :( I heard they were giving my tiny room the size of a closet to the gym teachers to store stuff so that puts me and all my things in the hall. Kids steal at my school so much so that I caught a student IN MY PURSE STEALING last year and the student attacked me when I tried to get my freaking wallet back so being in the hall is giving me severe anxiety:/

Are you moving new classroom

Why are "e" and "i" in Team Points in small letters when everything else is in capitals?

silent watcher here but PLEASE can you fix number 23 and 24 for me!? it has me crazy.

the music is too loud in this video.

First

Good morning

Are you moving new classroom