@@erainnawinnett3582 once it’s in your vocabulary, it is impossible to get rid of- lol! Born and raised in Texas, moved to Indiana, and now live in Florida, I am still saying ya’ll; proud of it. 😉
I love the evolution of the room set up. I am excited to see this come together. You are amazing and look forward to what’s yet to come! I hope Billy feels better soon.
You, Billy, and Ember are a blessing for all your who watch your Vlogs. Please don't think me crazy but I wanted to let you know that God loves you all. He made you to do wonderful things you do. Keep on keeping on!❤
I will add to the no more teacher’s desk conversation. I gave mine up years ago and never regretted the decision. I was able to use the space for another center area. I just retired after 40 years of teaching kindergarten and your videos are feeding my urge to setup a classroom. I can’t wait for my team to get back to school so I can help with their classroom setup. As an extra bonus this year I can leave without the stresses of a new school year. It is bittersweet, but exciting at the same time. I am so happy you are back in the classroom because our profession needs teachers like you with passion, dedication and talent. Cheers to a wonderful and productive school year.
@@Heyu7her3 That’s what cabinets, the small group table and a storage cart are for if you choose to free up space for your students. As always it is a matter of preference and what works for your classroom environment. 😀
I appreciate your inspiration & motivation to set up my classroom! You are a Phenomenal Teacher with Supernatural Decor & Organizational Powers. I need you in my life 🎉
I am a teacher as a well, and totally understand all the the things that go into setting up a room. It is so much thinking, time, and money. Good luck!
I’m so happy for you. I wish I was still in Texas; we would have coffee! Glad you are teaching again. Texas curriculum is a beast, but I love it. Currently in Germany 🇩🇪 teaching 5th grade at a DODEA School. #armywife. Have a great year!!
It is good to see Billy again. I don't know but Michelle looks almost like a kid in this video. I think its her happiness with going back to the classroom ❤❤❤
Your room is looking great! I gave up my teacher desk years ago and my small group area also doubles as my "teacher desk". I did it for the same reason as you, big kid desks take up more space.
Michelle, I have a teacher desk and I don’t even sit at it! You might be my motivation to get rid of it. Lol. Your classroom looks fantastic! Can’t wait to see the journey ❤
I have 20 kiddos as well this year. Teaching kindergarten in florida. I had taken a break and God brought me back to the classroom. Praying you have a great year, happy you are back in the classroom.
I’m so excited to see you return to the classroom, Michelle. I found your channel the year before I completed my undergraduate education program and you’ve been a huge inspiration ever since. I can’t wait to see the final product and I hope you have an amazing school year. 💛
I haven't had a teacher desk for about 5 years and I have a small desk by my SMARTBOARD as well. It works out great for me and gives students much more room. I try to make sure the space is dedicated to them, and my "stuff" is minimal. I do have a fridge and microwave, though. I like how your fridge is up higher and out of the way. Nice.
Welcome to the desk free crew! It was the best decision I ever made in my previous classroom 🥰. Loving your new set up and wishing you a wonderful school year!
Good call on the desk. I think the kidney table and student desk will be plenty of room. I opted to take mine out quite a few years ago and haven't regretted it. I'd rather lose it than feel cluttered in the classroom. Looks fantastic!
Michelle, Place a clear plastic Franklin desk riser under your document camera. The lifted document camera will allow you to show more on your whiteboard, while teaching, and it will buy you teacher storage space beside and under your document camera at the front of the room. It’s such a good thing.
Have you thought about grabbing a queen size sheet for that big bulletin board? I always use sheets - one twin size covers my 2 small bulletin boards. (Cut the top fold off.) Just pull tight to get the wrinkles out. Horizontal wrinkles, pull from top or bottom, vertical wrinkles, pull from sides. #loveyourvideos
My school also has the come whenever you want policy and I LOVE it! I did christmas in June for our theme day, I went in on a Sunday night with my sister and we decorated the classroom. I'm going later today to finish setting up my room.
Yes!! You did what I did. Used the kidney as home base and a little desk for the front. I was listening to all changes and went, yes. You read my mind!
I wonder if you could move the mini "teacher desk" to the other side of the TV so you're right next to the supplies, and use a second student desk to give you a little more space
I was thinking of that small group table being your main hub since I've seen a 3rd grade and 2nd grade teacher both do that. It worked really well and I loved subbing for them. It just works in a smaller room or where there's more compactness. Glad you decided to go with that. I thought of the table at the front, so I feel good lol. It's so nice (but also my old mentor had it like that for ELA too so I thought of her). You and Billy both seem to be doing so well there! I'm so happy. He seems to enjoy being your helper to set this classroom up. Glad you have each other. Hope you get everything you need to done in time! It's nice to have smaller classes, enjoy! Hope Billy feels better soon!
I really enjoy this setup series, along with your other videos. I used to be a Kindergarten teacher for 6 years and now I homeschool my kids since 2019. Sometimes I miss the fun of a new classroom setup etc so it’s nice to live vicariously through you! ❤ You have a beautiful space so far!
Your room is looking fabulous. I have cabinet organization envy! My cabinets would make you anxious, they are so disorganized. I think I'll start purchasing some of those sterilite containers and organize one at a time
Happy Saturday, Michelle! Your classroom is looking fantastic! I love how nice the Sterilite snap bins look in your cabinets. They're so organized and easy to access. The changes you made make a lot of sense and look great in the space. I wish you well as you continue setting up! 💜
Love how you moved the library and kidney table. I would swap the cabinet next to the library and the desk next to the white board. That will open up the library and give you better visibility and rug space.
I got rid of mine during Covid because we had to space students desks and I had no room. Best decision! Best of luck to you as you begin your teaching journey again. Maybe Bridget will come surprise you at your new job.
I gave up my teacher's desk after year 2. This will be my 16th year. The teacher's desk takes up prime real estate in most classrooms. Plus I never had time to sit in mine eve after school I would find myself sitting at my small group table or at one of the student desks. Now, I do the same thing you have here. I have a student desk up front, neat my smart board, plus I have a cart for my computer, markers etc.
The alarm system!! When I was teaching and I’d work in my room on the weekends that was the SO freaking scary turning off the alarm. Actually, I think walking through the dark school all on my own was even more scary 😂 loved the Dwight cut in turning on the fire alarm… my all time favorite episode!
I loved watching you organize your classroom Michelle. I’m also going back into the classroom this year for the first time since COVID so I truly appreciate watching you process your room design. I’m currently doing the exact same thing 😅. Thanks for so many cool ideas.
Classroom setup is such an evolutionary process. I’m still trying to rack my brain with ideas for my friend’s classroom. I’m very much old school where I am used to a school computer connecting to the IFP (or smart screen). I think not having a teacher desk is risky, but given the space in your room (I don’t think the camera does it justice on how little room there is) I think it is the smart option.
I love the black and white with the rainbow colors! I just wanted to mention the double sided shelf may be in a spot where students can hide and get into mischief 😅 I would put it behind your chair? I was always moving my furniture around when I taught. Like you said, it’s never finished. Have a great school year!! Can’t wait to go on this journey with you.
Yeah!!! So awesome when things just start making sense and going in the right direction! So excited that you’re going back to the classroom! 🥰We already completed week 1 of school and this is my 24th year! Wishing you a blessed and A+mazing school year!
Michelle I do the same thing! I reorganize many times before I get it just right! In fhe end I’m always happy I switched things around 😊 Loving the vlogs!
I was so glad to see you come to the realization that you wouldn't need a teacher desk, lol. My control issues were tingling there for a minute and I resisted commenting, lol. I think the new configuration is going to be much better for you.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who changes the space after being in it and setting it once. I generally try multiple versions of set up. Also, I would be happy to get rid of my desk, but we are required to have certain furniture in the room. So the desk stays, so I use it. Looking to see where you plan to put your work computer.
I am loving walking alongside you on this journey. We will change our minds a hundred times and it is nice that we can change (most things) based on our needs and our students needs. My desk is in our shared office (preschool classrooms), so it is nice to have that space away from where the kids are.
I love the changes you made. I think the library is perfect by the window!! Your classroom is looking super functional. It has a great flow, and the pops of color look fantastic!
I was hoping you were going to just use your kidney table! I got rid of my teacher's desk about 7 years ago. It definitely saved space! I love your room! At 7:39, keep your fridge on the bottom of the shelf with the toolbox on top. Put the kidney table catty-corner. Use your office chair at the kidney table, and then you can roll over to get stuff out of the fridge and toolbox. You will get tired getting up to get stuff from the toolbox that's on your homebase shelf. 4:54 I just rewatched the video and you said you would put it catty-corner.
Loving watching your classroom setup Michelle! I had to leave convocation early on Thursday and turns out it was covid. Ugh! What a way to start the year. Yall stay healthy! I’m in STX too and it’s going around. Hopefully Billy just has a cold 🤞🏼 keep the updates coming! I’m going nuts here in quarantine! Only one more day🎉 then I can get back in and finish my classroom setup!
That is the great thing about Texas that I loved. I used to go in evening and work until it cooled down then run from there. Here in VA, no access ever.
I like this arrangement much better - it looks great! A thought about your lights around the board...since your flat screen is going to live in front of the board, you could use a short extension cord at the plug for your lights so that the last little length of purple lights could actually complete the rectangle around the board. Not sure if I explained that correctly, haha, but it would please my ocd heart for the lights to actually go all the way around the board instead of having the last little bit hanging down towards the outlet. Since the tv will hide the excess extension cord, it would work great! And speaking of ocd, cord covers are super cheap and have made a huge difference for me in getting rid of the visual clutter that cords create. But if you don't mind it - you do you! It'll be a wonderful place for your kiddos to learn and for you to thrive. Blessings to you in this new chapter! 💗💗
Yay it’s coming together! That double sided bookshelf is so big and big in front of the window and light for library is just my thought? The rest looks great! I’m setting up my classroom, so this helps!
Hey Michelle, I am enjoying watching your vlogs, and learning a lot! A BIG Thank You! Good luck with the beginning of the school year. I am curious about the labels you have on your bins - book bins, sterilite containers etc. Thank you so much in advance.
I am entering my 9th year teaching and have never had a teacher desk. Like your current setup, I have a kidney table and then a small stand for my doc cam. Not having a teacher desk saves a LOT of space.
Thanks for the Fetch suggestion in a previous video! Sadly, I discovered I already had it and just never used it, but I’m using it now! I just got hired as an EC teacher at a middle school (after taking 8 years off) and I’m always taught regular ed in elementary so it will be quite a change! We haven’t started back yet and I have no idea what kind of space I’ll have or what I’ll need for middle school so I’ll just keep scanning receipts in the meantime! Your room looks great! (Sorry for the novel. Lol)
Thank you for all of your helpful tips! I've used so many of them for my classroom. I need to get control of my cubby situation. Can you tell me about your cubby organization and usage expectations for students? I know that student backpacks are stored on the hooks, but what items go in the black bins above and the colored bins in the cubbies?
Looks like it’s coming together! Can I suggest that you swap the 2 shelves in the library area? The tall one you could rotate 90 degrees and put at the edge of where the black shelf currently is, then put the black shelf where the tall one is. I’m thinking of kinda “fung shui” plus you can see students behind the tall shelf and it blocks a lot of beautiful light from the window. Just an idea!
@@QB405that’s why I suggested rotating it 90 degrees. Kinda hard to explain, but it would stick out from the other wall, just like she currently has it.
We are not allowed in our building on weekends and we can't get back in after 6pm. I don't mind doing things at home, but I would not go in on the weekend. Teacher desk is personal preference. I had a table in one of my rooms and then I needed more drawers, which took up space, for stuff. When I had a desk I didn't, I didn't need the drawers. It's personal reference.
I had no idea some teachers weren't allowed in their school after hours! My principal has always told me that we are trustworthy professionals who have lives and can come in whenever it works for us and our families!! Thank you for the much needed motivation as I go into my classroom (on a Saturday) 😂
I had a table and desk last year and this year I’m only having a desk since I don’t need a document camera. We have board that connect wirelessly to our laptop so I can use the table as a work space for students. I wish we could go in on the weekend. Id be there now just to get things done ahead.
I pretty much have my classroom setup dialed in. It helps that I have been in the same room for 5 years now. HOWEVER! I know exactly what you mean about having a change of plans. I had my hallway bulletin board all done, but while I was deciding on a caption, I came up with a whole new idea for it. My Science team teacher offered to Cricut the letters for me, but they were bigger than I expected. I must have spent anywhere from 1-2 hours trying to get that settled. 🥵🥵🥵
I was thinking the whole time: you don’t need the teacher desk! I work from my kidney table and it’s perfect. We move so much, the desk isn’t necessary truly! Love your videos!!!
Yes! This is what I did. I never used my teacher desk and it just used up valuable space in my classroom. I had a nice size kidney shape table that I used instead. Loved it.
I always get rid of the kidney table and add a table next to my desk for small groups. I also have a small trapezoid table at the front of the room with my document reader and a container with pens. I think these classrooms are too small and not meant for 25 plus students. It feels too crowded when you have too many things. I just moved into a new classroom and got rid of pocket chart stands, tables, chairs, a desktop computer, etc.
Loving the room setup. While I don't have a primary classroom, I'm trying to glean whatever I can from your setup. Mine's a hot mess right now. Can I just say how jealous I am of all the storage cabinets and shelving you have? You're so very lucky to have all of that available to you! Lastly, if you stack your bins in that skinny closet, where will you put your coat?
I bought a desk for my classroom. Well...not necessarily a desk. I needed something to project on, and leave my computer for slideshows. I went five years without one and finally succumbed.
Can you put your desks in groups? I use groups and it gives me so much more space in the room. Have you been trained in Whole Brain teaching and Kagan Structures? Great for learning, movement, repetition, learning, etc!! Your room is looking great!
My mind is blown. You are allowed in the building anytime you want? Alone? They give you the alarm code? That would NEVER happen in my school! 😂 is your classroom smaller than previous rooms you’ve been in or does it just look that way on camera? Go Billy for helping you with the bulletin board. Those things are the bane of my existence! Can’t wait for the next video.
My school allows us in whenever we want too, as long as the summer cleaninghas been finished! We have our own codes, but the alarm is never set. Every teacher has a key and code.
@@meghankervin5716 That’s so crazy to me! I wish! In fact last year on our first day back (the kids were starting the next day) they kicked us all out of the building at 2:30 because the AP was going home and they didn’t want us in the building without an administrator!
I'm thrilled at how quickly you've added 'y'all' to your vocabulary. You're a natural southerner. Classroom looks great!
@@erainnawinnett3582 once it’s in your vocabulary, it is impossible to get rid of- lol! Born and raised in Texas, moved to Indiana, and now live in Florida, I am still saying ya’ll; proud of it. 😉
She’s from Maryland so it was possibly already a part of her vocabulary? lol. I lived in Virginia and now in Michigan and I still say it 😂
@@audrag77 yeah I feel like I remember her saying it before she moved
I'm retired...still watching. Miss having the kids and actually setting up each year. Enjoying through you! TFS❤
I love the evolution of the room set up. I am excited to see this come together. You are amazing and look forward to what’s yet to come! I hope Billy feels better soon.
You, Billy, and Ember are a blessing for all your who watch your Vlogs. Please don't think me crazy but I wanted to let you know that God loves you all.
He made you to do wonderful things you do. Keep on keeping on!❤
I will add to the no more teacher’s desk conversation. I gave mine up years ago and never regretted the decision. I was able to use the space for another center area. I just retired after 40 years of teaching kindergarten and your videos are feeding my urge to setup a classroom. I can’t wait for my team to get back to school so I can help with their classroom setup. As an extra bonus this year I can leave without the stresses of a new school year. It is bittersweet, but exciting at the same time. I am so happy you are back in the classroom because our profession needs teachers like you with passion, dedication and talent. Cheers to a wonderful and productive school year.
Yup totally agree with this 💯💯💯
If the students get desks/ tables, then I shall too.
@@Heyu7her3 That’s what cabinets, the small group table and a storage cart are for if you choose to free up space for your students. As always it is a matter of preference and what works for your classroom environment. 😀
I’m so excited to follow along as you set up your classroom. I so appreciate how real you are about the process and the challenges.
I appreciate your inspiration & motivation to set up my classroom! You are a Phenomenal Teacher with Supernatural Decor & Organizational Powers. I need you in my life 🎉
I am a teacher as a well, and totally understand all the the things that go into setting up a room. It is so much thinking, time, and money. Good luck!
I haven’t used a teacher desk for years and it’s so much better! Everything looks great!!!
I’m so happy for you. I wish I was still in Texas; we would have coffee! Glad you are teaching again. Texas curriculum is a beast, but I love it. Currently in Germany 🇩🇪 teaching 5th grade at a DODEA School. #armywife. Have a great year!!
You ARE on a roll 😂😊 I'm a MS Spanish teacher. I forget how much set up elementary teachers have to do 😮 it's looking great! 👍🏾
It is good to see Billy again. I don't know but Michelle looks almost like a kid in this video. I think its her happiness with going back to the classroom ❤❤❤
Your room is looking great! I gave up my teacher desk years ago and my small group area also doubles as my "teacher desk". I did it for the same reason as you, big kid desks take up more space.
I got rid of my teacher desk about 10 years ago and haven’t gone back since. Best decision ever!
@@teacherof20 It gives you so much more room!!! I don’t sit during the day either… unless I am working with a group.
Me too. As a kindergarten teacher in Ontario, Canada I don’t have a teacher desk either :)
Michelle, I have a teacher desk and I don’t even sit at it! You might be my motivation to get rid of it. Lol. Your classroom looks fantastic! Can’t wait to see the journey ❤
A Flexispot desk would be nice for that area. Not too big and you could sit or stand. I know you love those!
I need my space. A designated place for my things. It works best for me though.
Love how your room is turning out!
I have 20 kiddos as well this year. Teaching kindergarten in florida. I had taken a break and God brought me back to the classroom. Praying you have a great year, happy you are back in the classroom.
I love the changes you’re making! 💛
It’s looking so good!
I’m so excited to see you return to the classroom, Michelle. I found your channel the year before I completed my undergraduate education program and you’ve been a huge inspiration ever since. I can’t wait to see the final product and I hope you have an amazing school year. 💛
I haven't had a teacher desk for about 5 years and I have a small desk by my SMARTBOARD as well. It works out great for me and gives students much more room. I try to make sure the space is dedicated to them, and my "stuff" is minimal. I do have a fridge and microwave, though. I like how your fridge is up higher and out of the way. Nice.
Welcome to the desk free crew! It was the best decision I ever made in my previous classroom 🥰. Loving your new set up and wishing you a wonderful school year!
I’m the only person in my school that uses the kidney table for my desk. I love it. Got rid of my desk three years ago!
Good call on the desk. I think the kidney table and student desk will be plenty of room. I opted to take mine out quite a few years ago and haven't regretted it. I'd rather lose it than feel cluttered in the classroom. Looks fantastic!
Michelle, Place a clear plastic Franklin desk riser under your document camera. The lifted document camera will allow you to show more on your whiteboard, while teaching, and it will buy you teacher storage space beside and under your document camera at the front of the room. It’s such a good thing.
Have you thought about grabbing a queen size sheet for that big bulletin board? I always use sheets - one twin size covers my 2 small bulletin boards. (Cut the top fold off.) Just pull tight to get the wrinkles out. Horizontal wrinkles, pull from top or bottom, vertical wrinkles, pull from sides. #loveyourvideos
My school also has the come whenever you want policy and I LOVE it! I did christmas in June for our theme day, I went in on a Sunday night with my sister and we decorated the classroom. I'm going later today to finish setting up my room.
Yes!! You did what I did. Used the kidney as home base and a little desk for the front. I was listening to all changes and went, yes. You read my mind!
Thank you for ideas from Italy 💪👍💖
I wonder if you could move the mini "teacher desk" to the other side of the TV so you're right next to the supplies, and use a second student desk to give you a little more space
Some school districts are strictly telling teachers that they can’t use student desks for their own use
Great idea!!!
I was thinking of that small group table being your main hub since I've seen a 3rd grade and 2nd grade teacher both do that. It worked really well and I loved subbing for them. It just works in a smaller room or where there's more compactness. Glad you decided to go with that. I thought of the table at the front, so I feel good lol. It's so nice (but also my old mentor had it like that for ELA too so I thought of her). You and Billy both seem to be doing so well there! I'm so happy. He seems to enjoy being your helper to set this classroom up. Glad you have each other. Hope you get everything you need to done in time! It's nice to have smaller classes, enjoy! Hope Billy feels better soon!
I really enjoy this setup series, along with your other videos. I used to be a Kindergarten teacher for 6 years and now I homeschool my kids since 2019. Sometimes I miss the fun of a new classroom setup etc so it’s nice to live vicariously through you! ❤ You have a beautiful space so far!
Your room is looking fabulous. I have cabinet organization envy! My cabinets would make you anxious, they are so disorganized. I think I'll start purchasing some of those sterilite containers and organize one at a time
We are one in the same!!! Thank you for the inspiration, the laughter, and the therapy. Loved the 'felt' for my bulletin board idea from last video.
A light duty staple gun will change your life for bulletin boards and hanging things up! 🤩
Happy Saturday, Michelle! Your classroom is looking fantastic! I love how nice the Sterilite snap bins look in your cabinets. They're so organized and easy to access. The changes you made make a lot of sense and look great in the space. I wish you well as you continue setting up! 💜
Love how you moved the library and kidney table. I would swap the cabinet next to the library and the desk next to the white board. That will open up the library and give you better visibility and rug space.
I just use my small group table as a teacher desk as well! Works perfectly!
I’m really enjoying your classroom setup videos!
Wow!! The changes you made have such a big impact for the way your room looks, feels, and functions. Love it!!!
I love the black with the neon bins
I got rid of mine during Covid because we had to space students desks and I had no room. Best decision! Best of luck to you as you begin your teaching journey again. Maybe Bridget will come surprise you at your new job.
I gave up my teacher's desk after year 2. This will be my 16th year. The teacher's desk takes up prime real estate in most classrooms.
Plus I never had time to sit in mine eve after school I would find myself sitting at my small group table or at one of the student desks.
Now, I do the same thing you have here. I have a student desk up front, neat my smart board, plus I have a cart for my computer, markers etc.
The alarm system!! When I was teaching and I’d work in my room on the weekends that was the SO freaking scary turning off the alarm. Actually, I think walking through the dark school all on my own was even more scary 😂 loved the Dwight cut in turning on the fire alarm… my all time favorite episode!
No teacher desk for many years. Absolutely no regret.
Yay! I love these setup videos! 🤍
I loved watching you organize your classroom Michelle. I’m also going back into the classroom this year for the first time since COVID so I truly appreciate watching you process your room design. I’m currently doing the exact same thing 😅. Thanks for so many cool ideas.
I got rid of my teacher desk and loved it. Give you so much more room.
Me too! Don't miss it at all. Space that can be utilized for students
@@ourworld581 Makes me want to get rid of my desk now. It sure does take up space.
Classroom setup is such an evolutionary process. I’m still trying to rack my brain with ideas for my friend’s classroom. I’m very much old school where I am used to a school computer connecting to the IFP (or smart screen). I think not having a teacher desk is risky, but given the space in your room (I don’t think the camera does it justice on how little room there is) I think it is the smart option.
I’m very excited for you, and love your room set up. Well done! 👏👍⭐️🌻
Loved that Kathy Bates line at the end. Welcome back to teaching!
I love the black and white with the rainbow colors! I just wanted to mention the double sided shelf may be in a spot where students can hide and get into mischief 😅 I would put it behind your chair? I was always moving my furniture around when I taught. Like you said, it’s never finished. Have a great school year!! Can’t wait to go on this journey with you.
Yeah!!! So awesome when things just start making sense and going in the right direction! So excited that you’re going back to the classroom! 🥰We already completed week 1 of school and this is my 24th year! Wishing you a blessed and A+mazing school year!
Michelle I do the same thing! I reorganize many times before I get it just right! In fhe end I’m always happy I switched things around 😊 Loving the vlogs!
Love this series! Could you put your leather seat circles in the bin on the bottom of the picture book shelf instead of taking the shelf out?
I was so glad to see you come to the realization that you wouldn't need a teacher desk, lol. My control issues were tingling there for a minute and I resisted commenting, lol. I think the new configuration is going to be much better for you.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who changes the space after being in it and setting it once. I generally try multiple versions of set up. Also, I would be happy to get rid of my desk, but we are required to have certain furniture in the room. So the desk stays, so I use it. Looking to see where you plan to put your work computer.
I hope Billy is feeling better...loving the setup vlogs!!❤
I am loving walking alongside you on this journey. We will change our minds a hundred times and it is nice that we can change (most things) based on our needs and our students needs. My desk is in our shared office (preschool classrooms), so it is nice to have that space away from where the kids are.
Thank you for cutting that outlet hole!
I love the changes you made. I think the library is perfect by the window!! Your classroom is looking super functional. It has a great flow, and the pops of color look fantastic!
I was hoping you were going to just use your kidney table! I got rid of my teacher's desk about 7 years ago. It definitely saved space! I love your room! At 7:39, keep your fridge on the bottom of the shelf with the toolbox on top. Put the kidney table catty-corner. Use your office chair at the kidney table, and then you can roll over to get stuff out of the fridge and toolbox. You will get tired getting up to get stuff from the toolbox that's on your homebase shelf.
4:54 I just rewatched the video and you said you would put it catty-corner.
Agree, I always have a personal nook, closed off from student access…good eye!
Your classroom is looking great Michelle! I love these vlogs! Just like the old days ❤
I haven’t had a teacher desk in years! I always use my kidney table as home base!! It was life changing.
Loving watching your classroom setup Michelle!
I had to leave convocation early on Thursday and turns out it was covid. Ugh! What a way to start the year. Yall stay healthy! I’m in STX too and it’s going around. Hopefully Billy just has a cold 🤞🏼 keep the updates coming! I’m going nuts here in quarantine! Only one more day🎉 then I can get back in and finish my classroom setup!
Oh it's looking so good!
LOVE your color scheme- I want it!!!! Also love how you are so organized! I need to get rid of more things… I hate waiting for your next video 😂
That is the great thing about Texas that I loved. I used to go in evening and work until it cooled down then run from there. Here in VA, no access ever.
I like this arrangement much better - it looks great! A thought about your lights around the board...since your flat screen is going to live in front of the board, you could use a short extension cord at the plug for your lights so that the last little length of purple lights could actually complete the rectangle around the board. Not sure if I explained that correctly, haha, but it would please my ocd heart for the lights to actually go all the way around the board instead of having the last little bit hanging down towards the outlet. Since the tv will hide the excess extension cord, it would work great! And speaking of ocd, cord covers are super cheap and have made a huge difference for me in getting rid of the visual clutter that cords create. But if you don't mind it - you do you! It'll be a wonderful place for your kiddos to learn and for you to thrive. Blessings to you in this new chapter! 💗💗
Yay it’s coming together! That double sided bookshelf is so big and big in front of the window and light for library is just my thought? The rest looks great! I’m setting up my classroom, so this helps!
Have you tried a U shape?
Hey Michelle, I am enjoying watching your vlogs, and learning a lot! A BIG Thank You! Good luck with the beginning of the school year.
I am curious about the labels you have on your bins - book bins, sterilite containers etc.
Thank you so much in advance.
Great job Michelle!
I am entering my 9th year teaching and have never had a teacher desk. Like your current setup, I have a kidney table and then a small stand for my doc cam. Not having a teacher desk saves a LOT of space.
So excited for these vids!!! So happy you’re happy Michelle! A long time follower and loved watching your journey ❤️❤️
So glad you’re back to teaching! I’m about to start my 16th year. 3rd year to be departmentalized ELA.
I got rid of my desk years ago.. loved it! ❤retired now
I loved using my kidney table as my teacher “desk”. It’s looking great!
Can they mount your flat panel? That would give you a little more room too.
I love watching your videos
Thanks for the Fetch suggestion in a previous video! Sadly, I discovered I already had it and just never used it, but I’m using it now! I just got hired as an EC teacher at a middle school (after taking 8 years off) and I’m always taught regular ed in elementary so it will be quite a change! We haven’t started back yet and I have no idea what kind of space I’ll have or what I’ll need for middle school so I’ll just keep scanning receipts in the meantime! Your room looks great! (Sorry for the novel. Lol)
Thank you for all of your helpful tips! I've used so many of them for my classroom. I need to get control of my cubby situation. Can you tell me about your cubby organization and usage expectations for students? I know that student backpacks are stored on the hooks, but what items go in the black bins above and the colored bins in the cubbies?
Looks like it’s coming together! Can I suggest that you swap the 2 shelves in the library area? The tall one you could rotate 90 degrees and put at the edge of where the black shelf currently is, then put the black shelf where the tall one is. I’m thinking of kinda “fung shui” plus you can see students behind the tall shelf and it blocks a lot of beautiful light from the window. Just an idea!
Then she'd lose half the storage, since the tall shelving unit has shelves on both sides.
@@QB405that’s why I suggested rotating it 90 degrees. Kinda hard to explain, but it would stick out from the other wall, just like she currently has it.
We are not allowed in our building on weekends and we can't get back in after 6pm. I don't mind doing things at home, but I would not go in on the weekend. Teacher desk is personal preference. I had a table in one of my rooms and then I needed more drawers, which took up space, for stuff. When I had a desk I didn't, I didn't need the drawers. It's personal reference.
Loving your videos! Really inspiring me to be more consistent on here! 😊
I had no idea some teachers weren't allowed in their school after hours! My principal has always told me that we are trustworthy professionals who have lives and can come in whenever it works for us and our families!! Thank you for the much needed motivation as I go into my classroom (on a Saturday) 😂
Can you show us your slide setup for this year? I loved your other ones!
I had a table and desk last year and this year I’m only having a desk since I don’t need a document camera. We have board that connect wirelessly to our laptop so I can use the table as a work space for students. I wish we could go in on the weekend. Id be there now just to get things done ahead.
That desk with a red lamp on is great, looks cosy❤
That's not a lamp. It's a document camera
I pretty much have my classroom setup dialed in. It helps that I have been in the same room for 5 years now. HOWEVER! I know exactly what you mean about having a change of plans. I had my hallway bulletin board all done, but while I was deciding on a caption, I came up with a whole new idea for it. My Science team teacher offered to Cricut the letters for me, but they were bigger than I expected. I must have spent anywhere from 1-2 hours trying to get that settled. 🥵🥵🥵
If you're not getting the teacher desk, then you'll need to get that file cabinet back. Locked storage is necessary.
I like your girl math with measuring 😂 That's how I am. If it's 2 arm lengths I can measure my entire classroom. Lol
How fun! Can't wait to set up my room.
I was thinking the whole time: you don’t need the teacher desk! I work from my kidney table and it’s perfect. We move so much, the desk isn’t necessary truly! Love your videos!!!
Get a desk.
Yes! This is what I did. I never used my teacher desk and it just used up valuable space in my classroom. I had a nice size kidney shape table that I used instead. Loved it.
Don't have a teacher desk in our classroom. It's unnecessary in my opinion and yes valuable real estate for students
I always get rid of the kidney table and add a table next to my desk for small groups. I also have a small trapezoid table at the front of the room with my document reader and a container with pens. I think these classrooms are too small and not meant for 25 plus students. It feels too crowded when you have too many things. I just moved into a new classroom and got rid of pocket chart stands, tables, chairs, a desktop computer, etc.
Loving the room setup. While I don't have a primary classroom, I'm trying to glean whatever I can from your setup. Mine's a hot mess right now.
Can I just say how jealous I am of all the storage cabinets and shelving you have? You're so very lucky to have all of that available to you!
Lastly, if you stack your bins in that skinny closet, where will you put your coat?
I bought a desk for my classroom. Well...not necessarily a desk. I needed something to project on, and leave my computer for slideshows. I went five years without one and finally succumbed.
Can you put your desks in groups? I use groups and it gives me so much more space in the room. Have you been trained in Whole Brain teaching and Kagan Structures? Great for learning, movement, repetition, learning, etc!! Your room is looking great!
My mind is blown. You are allowed in the building anytime you want? Alone? They give you the alarm code? That would NEVER happen in my school! 😂 is your classroom smaller than previous rooms you’ve been in or does it just look that way on camera? Go Billy for helping you with the bulletin board. Those things are the bane of my existence! Can’t wait for the next video.
My school allows us in whenever we want too, as long as the summer cleaninghas been finished! We have our own codes, but the alarm is never set. Every teacher has a key and code.
@@meghankervin5716 That’s so crazy to me! I wish! In fact last year on our first day back (the kids were starting the next day) they kicked us all out of the building at 2:30 because the AP was going home and they didn’t want us in the building without an administrator!
Love it 🥰
You should do a big horse shoe shape for the kids' desks then you can walk in front of them and see all their faces w/o kids hiding in rows!
I use my kidney table as my desk. You will love it.