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@elenajade74213 жыл бұрын
I think it would be helpful to have a “writing rules” or spelling rules board with things like: The difference in their, they’re, there The difference between effect and affect I before e except after c Context clues Sound it out Difference between You’re and your Simple stuff that is commonly misused!
@LivingAsLisha3 жыл бұрын
for future reference- when using fabric, measure your bulletin boards BEFORE you buy the fabric. You can give the measurements to the salesperson.
@hannahryan62353 жыл бұрын
For the fabric on the desk, you can try buying a tension rod (like a shower curtain rod - they’re super cheap at Walmart) and put it underneath the desk. Then hang the fabric on top of that. Basically like mini curtains underneath your desk :)
@melaniebridgeman39903 жыл бұрын
Don’t be so hard on yourself.. Ive been teaching for 6 years and I still don’t have the correct way.. its time I think.. and once you have taught a year you will know what you like and don’t like and what worked and what didn’t.. experience that we cant buy! Don’t give up!! Love it so far 💜🇨🇦
@rileydearth1393 жыл бұрын
The hanging organizer on the bulletin board would work great for early finisher activities!
@lilygem339913 жыл бұрын
I can tell that you’re putting a lot of thought into what your doing for your students and the classroom. Honestly, since it is your first year teaching (and I assume you don’t have much prior knowledge of how the students did last year yet) I would focus on making the room warm and inviting. You’ve got a lot of painted white brick walls and boxes with wires coming out of them all over the place. For me, that would drive me bananas. If you just make the bulletin boards “pretty” for now, within a week or two of school starting you’ll know what kinds of references your students would benefit from being displayed. If you can manage to make it look comfortable, and FEEL comfortable, your students will really enjoy that and look forward to the time they spend in your classroom. Even if you just do up a pretty or fun bulletin board with the intent to change it up within the first couple weeks of class. You’ll feel better about having accomplished a task and they’ll look forward to coming and spending time in your classroom.
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
that’s such a good point. thank you!!!
@riyahh_2 жыл бұрын
Umm yaar i am too lazy to read all of that😂
@kristalisonfire3 жыл бұрын
I don't think there's a 'right' way to set-up a classroom. I do think it helpful to plan your classroom with your routines in mind. You need to think about basic things like how are students going to turn in their work, what do you want them to do when they enter/exit your room, what do you want students to do when they finish early, or how do you want them to access supplies (if you want them to), etc. When you think about these things, I think it will help you narrow your focus a bit on how to go about doing things. Your first year is always super overwhelming, but you'll get a better idea of what you need to based on where your students are at and what type of teaching style you use. No two classes are ever the same, so a lot of times it does feel like a lot of experimentation and tweaking plans. I would consider adding a word wall and the writing process. Perhaps the scientific process? Hope that helps.
@cheyenneacklin50853 жыл бұрын
Bulletin border tip - stop cutting it off. Just overlap it that way you don’t have a million pieces everywhere! One of the best things I learned
@dianabudgetz48202 жыл бұрын
This just reminds me of how much our teachers do for their kids and some kids are just so ungrateful and rude. Thank you for all you do! #BeNiceToYourTeachers ♥️🙏🏼👩🏫
@emilyinthemiddle31192 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!!💛
@adrianaramirez2943 жыл бұрын
Aghh I’m a first year teacher for special needs kiddos starting August. Super exciting, yet so much to do which can be so overwhelming. Love getting to watch your videos and getting some ideas for my classroom. Theme this year is boho rainbow vibes! Cheering you on from Miami 💕
@margaretthym82343 жыл бұрын
So I would put my small group table over by the pocket folder holder so that you can use it to keep track of what group you are working with during centers? Six seems like the right number of groups to me and if the kids are groups according to what they are working on, I know I'd need a way to keep track for each subject and group. Or I would use it for daily missed work (M-F) + work with No Name - cause it seems like there is always that one kid who forgets their name!
@ms.kelseylu92023 жыл бұрын
Love how your classroom is coming along! Please keep us updated on your progress!
@MrsMeyer-wu4zm3 жыл бұрын
You could try buying sheets for your bulletin boards. I usually buy a twin size flat sheet and then it is wide and long enough. Good luck!
@emmag2113 жыл бұрын
I love how real these set up videos are. I’m a first year teacher in TN and have no idea what I’m doing either! 😅😂 Glad to know I’m not alone lol.
@kaitlynnmccord53383 жыл бұрын
First year teacher (kindergarten) as well! My head teacher told me the best plan of attack for setting up is to take it a single area at a time. So I’ve been assigning a specific area a day to tackle and if I get to it then I can move on to the next thing. For example I’ll solely focus on my desk area for Monday and then do small group area on Tuesday. Hopefully that helps 😊
@brandicampbell26273 жыл бұрын
This will be my 17th year teaching and I have learned that my bulletin boards do not need posters on it at the beginning of the year. As you make anchor charts, a word wall, focus wall and collect student work that will fill in the gaps. I do not purchase all the cute posters anymore because they have not been useful for my students.
@Lisa_10233 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! My first year I had everything on my walls and my classroom was cute. The students didn't reference them at all. However, the following year I had empty walls and we did anchor charts together. My students looked at the charts ALL the TIME! That was my biggest take away. Now I introduce EVERYTHING before putting on my walls. Everyone have a safe and wonderful 1st day of school. 🤩✏🖍✂️📘📚📌📏🖇
@TheHannahrosexoxo3 жыл бұрын
So cute! I also leave a few bulletins blank with just border because I do a ton of anchor charts!
@kayleighphillips3 жыл бұрын
If you need like any storage under your desk to like put your purse, period supplies, etc. they have short filing cabinets. My mom uses them and loves it because she can also lock them if needed
@kkadey13 жыл бұрын
I just have to say, I am also a first year fourth grade teacher and I absolutely LOVE your videos!!! I may or may not have just binged watched all of them oops. I realized we have the exact same theme and style in general! So excited to keep watching you on your journey!
@DaniKayWatson3 жыл бұрын
I put a piece of fabric on my counter to cover what’s under it! I used Velcro! That was its easy to put up and take down as needed.
@kalyndabaumgarden96493 жыл бұрын
I love my teacher toolbox! It makes things so organized!
@rinau29713 жыл бұрын
I've been using fabric on my board for years and I love it! I will never go back to paper again because I hate having creases and kinks from trying to put the paper up. I buy about 2 yards of fabric since we have really tall boards in my classroom. I just fold them to the size I need so I don't have to cut it and reuse it every year.
@kimwoods71313 жыл бұрын
It’s looking great! Props to you for getting out of Hobby Lobby with just that one bag of stuff. I have horrible self control at that store! 😜 You are so cute!
@erikapaine71873 жыл бұрын
Hello, fellow fourth grade teacher here! I recommend adding an “anchor our learning” board where you can staple your anchor charts there for students to reference. ✨ Love the room so far
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
i think i’m going to do that on the pink board!
@victorialeever78563 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel and love love love it! Your classroom is looking GREAT! I recommend putting small group table between the borders like you suggested. You could also find a fabric you like(maybe the one you just bought with the polka dots) and just drape it over your desk like a table cloth if you can’t figure out another way to put it on to hide whatever you put behind your desk!
@alyssavardon13653 жыл бұрын
My mentor teacher attached fabric to her computer cart to hide the space underneath using stick-on velcro strips. Worked really well and looked so cute! Love that idea!
@whitneyloveless47433 жыл бұрын
Also, as a teacher of 10 years… get you a charge and go glue gun! I plug mine in and use it around the room cordless. So much better!
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
OMG YES i just told my friend today that i need one of those !!!
@jenishag14763 жыл бұрын
With regards to your AC: If possible, consider getting a personal clip-on microphone. SO many teachers end up damaging their voices trying to project over loud ACs and even louder voices. It doesn't have to be Super powerful, but it could definitely save you some voice troubles later. Your school's SLP will likely agree with me!
@johnlopez39963 жыл бұрын
I will begin my 29th year of teaching elementary school in August. Just remember that it takes three years to get used to the profession. Fourth grade is a transitional year for students, and they will have to face the challenges of using their skills from the previous grades to apply them to their learning. You might want to have functional anchor charts with specific skills on them that can be used as reference materials. It would be wise to have an anchor chart with a writing rubric since you are teaching writing. I hope that you will be teaching cursive handwriting as well.It is not stressed as much in schools, but cursive handwriting does serve to protect and preserve the analog soul. Best of luck to you.
@nourabdelhady50113 жыл бұрын
You can also use the hanging folders for absent work or missing palates and you can also use it for papers that don’t have names
@emmaellis1232 жыл бұрын
By the way you and so many other teachers decorating classrooms and doing all this stuff makes me wanna be a teacher so bad when I’m older and I just can’t wait keep going girl
@heleynavaden63763 жыл бұрын
You could put your small group table in between both of the cabinets
@CamdenPaige3 жыл бұрын
The board looks great!!! You really made the fabric work wonderfully
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@aviva31352 жыл бұрын
i love your channel! your classroom so far is so cute!!
@jandillard13823 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you used my fabric suggestion. It lasts forever and never wrinkles.
@christygoubert9843 жыл бұрын
Girl I think ur classroom looks amazing!!!!!!
@jeannelle_3 жыл бұрын
Okay I love that fabric! So cute! 😍 I’m loving your classroom! So exciting!
@That_PreppyGoose2 жыл бұрын
I don’t teach but as a fifth grade student I think a word ! Me and my friends love writing down places and drawing them out of a bucket, then you have to find the place! Or instead of a word Wall something with cards in it that if the word isn’t on it students can ask an adult to write the word for other students! This was very helpful last year
@ahoy_elementary78263 жыл бұрын
First! On a bulletin board, you can have the steps of the writing process. Amazon has a giant laminated sheet of paper, you could use that to do example writing with your class. You can also have a board to display student work. Now I want fabric for my room. I think put the small group in the corner.
@c.matherne13923 жыл бұрын
For attaching fabric to your desk...Sew or glue velcro to the fabric and hot glue the other side on the edge of the table. It allows you to wash the fabric if you need to.
@Officiallybrii3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh I absolutely love it! I can’t wait to get into my class! I’m definitely going to be documenting lol! 🥰🥰🥰
@taylorklein10833 жыл бұрын
I’m a second year 7th Grade Math teacher and I LOVE your channel! 💜
@haileywood34752 жыл бұрын
you could use that brown hanging folder thing for missing work papers like if they miss a day put the days of the week in the plastic slots and stuff
@amy_harris_kiama2 жыл бұрын
Emily has gained 14k in just a year. Love you 😍🥰😊
@taylorklein10833 жыл бұрын
My best advice is to set up your desks and furniture and decorate around your furniture. I moved my desks and teacher desk about 20 times this year trying to find the best set up. Wait to decorate all of the boards until the year starts. Most importantly it is always okay to change boards and set ups throughout the year as you learn. 🖤🖤
@taylorklein10833 жыл бұрын
**My wording was a tad confusing. Decorate some of the boards, but it’s okay to keep some undecorated.
@kennedy2393 жыл бұрын
Idk if would help but for the desk and fabric thing. You could Velcro it so it will be easy to take off if you need to get under the table still.
@giordanacammisuli66832 жыл бұрын
Just remember that you are amazing and talented!!
@elizabethc28013 жыл бұрын
I see a lot of people suggesting placing anchor charts on bulletin boards, but I’ve also seen teachers use magnetic curtain rods and placing them on the white boards! You can use binder rings to connect the charts to the rods, and you can hang multiple to flip through. I’m planning on doing this in my classroom this year 🙂
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
yes! i love that! i’m going to do that as well!
@laciqueen42533 жыл бұрын
Use velcro stips on the fabric to put on your desk to hide the underneath. The makeup chart is a great idea for the burlap file folder. Suggestion is put a TON of staples in it so the kids don't pull it down. I put staples along the outside in the trim and 2 rows down the middle to save mine.
@sadiesamuels40143 жыл бұрын
this might help. so i don’t like going into class when i know there won’t be “fun” things todo SO with that being said you could like have a period with like 5 minutes or so and do something fun like walk outside and get fresh air. and another thing that i saw on like youtube was teachers took one day out of a month and had a “fun” day where they did work and learned stuff but did it in a fun way if that makes sense also for the fabric on your desk you could do a shower curtain OR you could possibly with a slim chance staple it to your table and i would also put it on the side so they don’t see through the side also another thing i saw on youtube is making your class a game sometimes and have candy for when they win the “game” but like make the game on stuff your learning and if certain kids don’t understand what the topic was over go over the topic again to make sure the kid understands fully because that’s something i struggle with the most i not understanding and the teacher moving on. i hope that helps and i hope the kids love your class because you are so nice
@AprilLee19963 жыл бұрын
For attaching the fabric to your desk, use self adhesive velcro dots. Stick one side to the fabric, and the other side to the side of the desk!
@sarahp4443 жыл бұрын
Writing is one of those tricky subjects to teach. I highly recommend Not So Wimpy Teacher on TPT. She makes teaching writing so easy. This is what I used as my writing curriculum, as what the school provides for Writing is hit or miss. Science....Mystery Science curriculum is amazing! It is all hands-on video based instruction. You do need a schoolwide subscription, though. However, if you're wanting to do science centers in your classroom, What I Have Learned Teaching has an amazing 4th grade bundle on TPT that covers all national science standards. Social Studies...if you want to go the TPT route, Rockin Resources has some great stuff for 4th grade Social Studies. Another option is Studies Weekly, which is a curriculum with online and newspaper options. It was so much more engaging for my 4th graders than a textbook!
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
wow, thank you SO much!!
@anjavandyke2312 жыл бұрын
I think the slightly darker pink extra fabric you had to staple on is stapled on backwards
@taylorprest95703 жыл бұрын
I see your UNG shirt! I am currently a senior in their elementary education program and have been watching your videos for future inspiration! 😊
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
awe yes!! which campus ??
@ashleymitchell61063 жыл бұрын
I always do layout and organization first, so I know where I want everything to be. I save the decorative/bulletin boards for last, so I can plan my boards around my layout and make it the most functional
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
that would have been best for me i think. i’m definitely going to hold off on decor for a bit and focus on organization and layout!
@TheMamaMoments3 жыл бұрын
HI! Fellow GA teacher & teacher vlogger here on KZfaq! I've loved watching you set up your classroom. I'm about 4 days into setting up my classroom on my channel as well. I teach middle school ELA! So glad I stumbled upon your channel! Can't wait to see. how it all turns out.
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
so fun!!!!
@carsonrevell61563 жыл бұрын
I just got out of 4th in Albany G And something that was sooo helpful is a chart that is like some things that we need to remember or things that are easy ways to remember stuff and that can’t rlly be done until your get into that part of your units so I would keep space for those and… make sure your done cover a area your could put kid art Bc we love to draw or write notes so have a place for that! That’s all I would suggest! Bye!
@christinehyatt70463 жыл бұрын
Ahh I saw your shirt and got so excited! Fellow UNGer here!!! I’m in the nursing program but I love these kinds of videos😆 I hope you have a great first year teaching!
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
awe hi!!!!
@ShaFisherful3 жыл бұрын
I would just put boarder on the line where the two fabric pieces meet. And then just make a "mini" board on the small side. Like your schedule or something small!:)
@ShaFisherful3 жыл бұрын
Also, if you really like a boarder, you should laminate it. It will last for years!!:)
@darlenetonche90573 жыл бұрын
Hey! For the desk fabric use Velcro to stick it on.
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
i was thinking of doing that!! i just hope the velcro will stick to the fabric!!
@darlenetonche90573 жыл бұрын
@@emilyinthemiddle3119 for the small group table it would be great in front of the two bulletin boards.
@lilygem339913 жыл бұрын
Of the Velcro doesn’t stick to the fabric, you can staple it.
@toppersailer28672 жыл бұрын
On the board with the pink fabric put a boarder where you and to put another piece if fabric do birthdays there so that people can wish them happ birthday or you could put a mini whiteboard ther to right the list of things for the day there
@kat_wolfe2 жыл бұрын
For future reference you can use the hanging folder things for a schedule
@leesslyperez41202 жыл бұрын
For ur small group us the tool box for little books,pencils,or either eraser’s orrrrr orrr The little erasersYou put on your pencil when your pencil runs out of its erasers
@feliciafield81613 жыл бұрын
Next time turn your fabric the other way! Then you shouldn’t have to cut it.
@sarahburnett31623 жыл бұрын
Something I would recommend is a matte finish spray for your laminated posters. That will help get rid of the shine and make them easier to read with the overhead lights.
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
yes!! it’s on my list of to- dos☺️
@mooacowloljk3 жыл бұрын
I feel like a little "inspire the world" type quote in between the people posters would pull it all together
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
i love that idea!!
@alliesmith99643 жыл бұрын
for the desk you could probably buy some stick on double sided velcro and then use velcro and you would be able to change it easy!
@riyahh_2 жыл бұрын
Ummm 1000? Well you have 10,000 now yay💜💜💜
@evangelinagilliam53352 жыл бұрын
On the empty board with the fabric a lot of people put the name of all there students and it really depends on the season like for fall you can put a pumpkin with there name on it
@carolynsharp88633 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite hacks is spraying laminated things with clear matte spray paint! It gets rid of the glare completely!
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
yes!!! i need to do this ASAP
@torihooper3073 жыл бұрын
for the fabric for the desk you can put duck tape on the bottom of the desk and than hot glue it on the tape so that it doesent rewen the desk
@chesterally16843 жыл бұрын
For the desk and fabric you can use velcro or magnet tape if the desk is metal
@baileyfleming72753 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos! Love your energy!
@arianalerma12723 жыл бұрын
Im from Georgia too !!! I love your videos ! I can’t wait to decorate my classroom 💕 You can also make a board displaying students work , I know they love to see their hard work
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
hi! thank you!! i have a bulletin board in the hallway that i’m going to make my wow work!!🤩
@monroe.Kristin3 жыл бұрын
For things to have up, I would check your states evaluation criteria. In TN, having student work displayed is part of what is expected. Also don’t worry about filling all the space, you will add to it with your kids.
@monroe.Kristin3 жыл бұрын
I would also be thinking about paper flow. That is my main goal of the summer even as I’m going into my 4th year. It seems small but when you have a lot of students, all the paper can get overwhelming very quickly.
@martschroyen34072 жыл бұрын
I love it 😻
@Just.one.paige20243 жыл бұрын
If you put velcro on the desk and then sew the velcro to the fabric you could attach the fabric that way!
@shawnlanglosshazelman68863 жыл бұрын
I think you have the small piece of fabric backwards hope that helps
@jessicabenson49173 жыл бұрын
It looks like it is…. May be darker on one side. Pretty color though 😁.
@MegggxoWoaah3 жыл бұрын
I think if it fits you should put your small group table in the back middle. I think it would be a good use of space. You can store materials there and hang anchor charts or references on the doors
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
i was thinking about that too but then i would have to move my classroom library so students could have access to it and i’m not sure where i’d move it!!
@jenniferbeavnier63733 жыл бұрын
Part of the big Bulletin board could do student work. I know principals like to see students work up in the classroom. Not sure if you have that already planned. Anchor charts is another thing to put up there. I have a bulletin board that big and broke it up into three sections.
@hated_josh70863 жыл бұрын
for 4th grade the kids would really need a cursive writing strip on the wall
@chronicallyspeaking3603 жыл бұрын
Girl! I almost bought some of that polka-dotted fabric for my own boards. Let us know how the fabric application goes. I am going to go back and get fabric later once I determine how big I am going to make my displays (I have no actual boards).
@samanthasolis11463 жыл бұрын
I would get some matte spray to get rid of the glare on the people posters!! 😊
@piperurfavbrunette2 жыл бұрын
If you run out of white border than get and old border and use the back of it because it would be white so that is a little tip! 😜
@user-wz7tf2uz7i Жыл бұрын
I think you are an amazing teacher also I think you should (put the small group table in the corner)
@krista32332 жыл бұрын
i know i’m late but it would be cool to get like tapestry’s or just one and you could put in in like a chill area and stuff or some small bean bags so kids could do work out of there seats if there being good
@emilyinthemiddle31192 жыл бұрын
keep watching classroom setup :)
@jamiehall26762 жыл бұрын
i love that book
@nyoakeepowell68893 жыл бұрын
You're making terrific progress! I love all of your ideas
@samantharogers2653 жыл бұрын
Have you thought of using your small group table as your desk? I always hate it when I have them separate because I feel less organized.
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
i will most likely be at my small group table most of the time but i do like having a separate desk i think?? who knows honestly we will have to see!! ☺️
@vel27652 жыл бұрын
You should put the the Boho posters on the front of your desk
@Urfavchloe3912 жыл бұрын
I love your videos they are so helpful i love you
@kelseymoore57013 жыл бұрын
Ugh your boards are so cute!!!
@lydialyons71912 жыл бұрын
you should get posters that say the months on them so you can right the kids names on them so you know there birthday
@kasiehoward-teel19713 жыл бұрын
It’s looking good!
@wrldofbree2 жыл бұрын
Staple it to the top of the side of the desk then it will hang so you can just put stuff under the table.!!!
@brookefratantonio87133 жыл бұрын
I could not wait for this video!
@HeyJessie143 жыл бұрын
You could use velcro dots to put the fabric around your desk. I would also get some of the matte spray for your laminated posters so there isn't a glare. You're doing great!
@alyssacatherine16523 жыл бұрын
I teach fifth grade, and for social studies it’s definitely helpful to sneak a map in somewhere! I use both my world and state maps, but I know our fourth grade teacher does a lot with the states with her students so she just has a map of the United States hanging. I hope that helps! :)
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
yes!!! we actually have one like built into our white board that we just pull down!!
@alyssacatherine16523 жыл бұрын
That is awesome because they do take up so much space if you have to put it on a bulletin board! Your room is looking great so far :)
@stronger79953 жыл бұрын
Add "writing process" posters to your bulletin board. You can also add a vocab wall possibly, and different types of writing... Informative, narrative, persuasive, etc. Good luck!!
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
that’s what i was thinking! thank you!!
@aliciagrist513 жыл бұрын
If something is going to be on display up high and not touched very often (like your influential people posters) I would recommend printing on card stock and then skip laminating all together. I had a student with visual impairment and glare was terrible for his condition. It changed the way I thought about my obsession to laminate everything. You can save time and also not have to buy the spray paint everyone is suggesting. ☺️
@emilyinthemiddle31193 жыл бұрын
that’s honestly such a good idea that i never thought of!! i really appreciate that. i will definitely think about doing that!!