So it sounds like you are incorporating Montessori methods in public school which I think is great. The multi age classroom model and project based learning are some of the methods Maria Montessori strongly believed in and used and are still used today in Montessori schools. I think you will have a lot of fun next school year.
Sharpening pencils turns me into Godzilla! I can't wait to learn more about the MAC program and how you are going to implement it and the kinds of project based activities you will be doing. It sounds so exciting. I really like the way you have set up your books and I will definitely look into getting your labels. Enjoyed your OOTD segment.
I have been searching for a long time for a classroom library system that would work for me. I LOVE your system and your labels!!! It has made it so easy for me to sort my books and it looks so organized and nice! Thank you so much!!!!!
I don't allow sharpeners in my class or let them use my sharpener because it always gets broken. I do a sharp and dull can and then just have them always ready. Congratulations on your new assignment!! Sounds so exciting
Yes! I agree with pretty much everything you said. In the middle of pasas, it's soooo tiring! Great idea with the anchor chart directions! I do not allow kids to sharpen pencils ✏️. Makes me crazy too. I cut erasers in half as well. Makes them last longer.
You are going to love your "new" experience for next year. It was one of the best four years of my career when I did it! So great for you! Congratulations. :)
I am a homeschool teacher and I can't get my head into the game with dishes in the sink. I can't imagine having a whole messy/unorganized classroom! Love to organize. TFS
That is really exciting Bridget. I really think there is a place multi age classrooms, it also allows children to help each other and as you say, some 4th grade children might be up for the challenge and some 6th grade kids might need that extra support. Woohoo.. looking forward to seeing how this plays out for you all. Loved your outfits too this week, and yey to spring cleaning!
I'm a Montessori teacher and your MAC team classroom is very similar to the Montessori philosophy. We teach in classes of a 3 year age range. It's so amazing to see the older children help the younger! Also it's so cool to see how much the children can do when you give them the potential.
I love watching your videos. you're such an inspiration to Me! I was originally in college for nursing and after working in a hospital for 2 years I decided that I wanted to do what I've always wanted to do (teaching). so thank you for that!!
In Australia we call MAC rooms composite classes and they're quite common - and a really great way to teach. I look forward to seeing how it goes for you!
I can't wait to hear more about your MAC team and what it entails. Definitely agree we need to cater to kids and the world they are in which doesn't necessarily require a traditional classroom 24/7.
I have been spring cleaning and organizing too!! This gave me great ideas!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who is cleaning too!! If thing s are disorganized I can't be myself!!! Testing time is a great time to organize! My next task is my closet bc it's a hot mess and it looks like a volcano erupted in there!!!! Your library organization is life changing to me! I have always done baskets and it's insane to maintain. It's so clean and neat and makes me happy!!! Def purchasing the labels. Any ideas for picture books organization?
Yes I hear you on the pencil thing. There's always someone about to try and sharpen when I'm giving directions. Luckily with HS kids they use mechanical or pens a lot. But we do use colored pencils in biology a lot.
Oh my gosh! I love your videos and had no idea that you teach in PA! I teach in northeast PA. Thank you for sharing such great videos and information! Good luck on your new endeavor! I look forward to seeing how it's going! 😊
I feel ya on your comment about pencil sharpening, especially if they try to do it when I am teaching. I had a student get up and start walking to the pencil sharpener while I was in the middle of teaching. I gave him such a look that as soon as he saw it he started to slowly back up and returned to his seat...the look said it all. I totally feel ya.
Congratulations on your new position, that sounds very exciting! My students have never been able to sharpen their pencil during the day. I have students that sharpen pencils for me at the end of the day! Have a great weekend!
I was in a multi age classroom in elementary school! The classroom was 1st and 2nd grades and started when I was in 2nd grade so I was only in it for one year but I had the same teacher in first. My brother came into the classroom after I left (he was 2 grades behind me.) As much as I can remember from almost 20 years ago we both liked it and did very well with it.
That's awesome! Can't wait to see how your new adventure pans out. My favorite cereal is either fruit loops or lucky charms. I'm on spring break next week and then I have 2 weeks before testing starts. We have 2 weeks of testing!
Bridget, I do the exact same as you as far as pencils!!! I hate hearing the sound as well, plus, I think it distracts my students and others use it as an excuse to get out of them seats. Good luck with the changes next school year! Sounds exciting and I can't wait to watch your new journey as it unfolds!
So awesome!!!! I would love to do something like the MACK team that you are going to be doing. I love hands on, project based, real world type items. I have students this year that are on 3 different grade levels and would need something like the Mack team.
For a theme I would do a beach type of theme and this is because you like the color blue ! Although another theme Is a cozy feel you can include fairy lights pillows a couch and other things!!!
Congratulations on your new opportunity. It sounds very interesting and complicated, but that's not a bad thing. I can not wait to see future videos on the topic. Not the announcment I was thinkingbof but a true surprise just the same. Education is truly evolving and it sounds like your district wants to be on the cutting edge.
When you put your blue tape on your board did you use a ruler to measure because they are perfectly lined up. I am looking for ideas for a daily agenda/objectives.
You could create a theme based off of a book series or an author your student age group likes. My 3rd graders are really into the Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, Big Nate, Smile/Sisters books, American Girl & the Rainbow Magic series.
I really like how you've organised your library - my class find it really hard to sort into fiction and non-fiction ( 4/5 yrs of age) so something like this would work well for us. I'm intrigued to hear about the logistics of your new class - an exciting new adventure
Congrats! Very interested in hearing how MAC works. Are the small containers you used for the card games just small snack containers? They fit perfectly! Sometimes it's hard to get storage resources in Canada. I'm too fussy sometimes I think...
That is so exciting!! I am so happy for you! I know that in PA, teacher certification is PK-4. With you moving to the MAC team next year, will you have to add any additional certification for 5th and 6th grade?
I can't handle the pencil sharpening either. I even labeled them bc I can't stand "HE STOLE MY PENCIL!" either. I started doing the anchor chart for PSSA'S last year. I'm always tired during the PSSA from walking but I also have to read the math test for my SPED students.
Have you done or could you do a video on time management? How do you get everything done and still have time for a personal life? I teach HS English so my load is different, but I'm still enjoying your videos!
Good Morning!! Where did you get your easel? I would love to have one in my classroom for daily Homework or a morning message. How do you stay organized as an elementary school teacher? In the school district I work in, all of the Elementary school (there are 3) teach all subjects. As always, thank you for your inspiration! 😀
Roderick Woodard I'll do more about organizing for subjects. I'll be easier once I'm back to teaching everything next year. Which easel? I have two. Both were provided by the school and thy are both a little different.
Oh Okay. I love them both. Congratulations on your new position for next year. There is a youtube video that discusses teaching in a multi-age classroom. It is very beneficial and is worth checking out. When I finish my degree, I will be certified to teach up to 6th grade in FL and I am still open to the opportunity of teaching 6th grade. You will do amazing as a multi-age classroom teacher and I am looking forward to your journey! May God continue to bless you and your team as you make this amazing transition! 😀
I am currently in school aspiring to become a teacher 😃. I do plan on teaching 3rd grade, but unsure of what subject. Thanks for the videos, it helps a lot!! 💛
We are doing a mock End of Grade testing next week. We are doing so We can see where the students are, and it also allows teachers to use the testing results to guide their final instructional planning as we continue to prepare students for testing.
The Lettered Classroom Thanks so much. We we have had some challenges this year but I am hoping this test will show us our true areas on strength and our areas of weakness.
It's my first year teaching and the pencil sharpening drives me crazy as well. :D Thanks for the videos! They always inspire me to do my best for the kids.
I'm so excited about your big news! I actually currently teach 1st-3rd together. Our curriculum caters to the individual student. I have some students who are in 2nd grade and are completing 3rd grade level work. We don't want to hinder them just because they're in a certain grade. It's really amazing. I actually have a 1st grade student who's dipping his toes in multiplication. ☺
The sound of the electric pencil sharpener affects me the same way as nails on a chalkboard. I sharpen the pencils and it takes me awhile because I have to do them in 2-3 second increments.
I too hate the pencil sharpening as well!! Drives me crazy also. By the way, I need some suggestions on what to do for Reading Groups Chapter Books for Grade 4 and writing suggestions? I am moving into this grade next year and need some help.
I don't let my kindergarten kiddos sharpen their pencils. My partner teacher and I sharpen them each morning. I find that some kids break them on purpose to get out of their seats to get a new one. I think next year I am going to look for pencils without erasers! Pencils, in my opinion, are a teacher's nemesis. Lol
Your new journey sounds amazing! My children attended a Montessori program from preschool through with grade and their classrooms are multi-aged with one teacher and a teacher assistant teaching all subjects. Preschool - Kindergarten, 1st trough 3rd, 4th through 6th and middle school is 7th - 8th. The foundation of Montessori is to "follow the child" which means some students are ahead, at grade level, or may be a little behind but we work the students where they are. We have always been a school of excellence (public charter Montessori school) and our students are more than ready for the rigors of high school, college and beyond. If you have yet to do so, you may want to read about Maria Montessori and her philosophy concerning educating children. More public schools are moving to this model but are not necessarily calling it the Montessori method. I would be interested to see if you all will incorporate the materials or concepts that Montessorians use as well. Congratulations!
As a 6th grade teacher.... I want to know more! How will these students be chosen for the program? Etc... Will you have to write a lesson plan for each grade level like the ESE teachers? I loved teaching VE, but preparing ALL of the lesson plans was time consuming. So glad you got to clean your closets! It will make moving so much easier!
NuB82 oh my goodness that is awful! Drives me crazy that we tell kids to use resources and on these days they can't do that. Don't we use resources in real life...? What is spell check, the Internet.... I have strong feels about state testing.
YES!!! I would LOVE to see what types of games you use/create and how you use them for L..A. & math from Kindergarten to 4th grade. My name on here is Miss. Kindergarten because I taught Kindergarten when I first created this account, but I now teach 3rd...might be going back to Kindergarten next year or two.
I don't allow my students to use the pencil sharpener because the sound drives me insane throughout the day. At the end of the day all pencils go into the bin and I sharpen them at the end of the day. You're definitely not alone!
I have a class job of pencil sharpener, and that job happens at the end of the day. No one has access to the sharpener during the day. That way, the end of the day, one student sharpens all the pencils and I don't have to hear that sound all day. 😄
I agree! I totally hate the whole sharpening pencils thing! Specially because they spend hours sharpening a pencil, the lead breaks, I have to step in.... argh. So yeah, I feel ya! ❤️ I work with First Graders, so they usually spend like 5 minutes sharpening a pencil, that gradually gets smaller and smaller and... you know!!! Thanks for you awesome videos, you inspire me to be a better teacher every day!!
I cut my erasers in thirds, SOMETIMES fourths...too much pencil poking and shading on them :( I also sharpen pencils daily, pencil sharpeners are a huge DISTRACTION for most students and extremely messy...my school's janitor loves me for the lack of mess in my room daily! It's always great to be in good graces with the support staff! Have you ever looked at different school district supply lists at Office Max, Walmart, etc. at the beginning of the year? I don't recall ever seeing student pencil sharpeners on those lists, yet many students bring them in lol. I tell students to keep them at home to sharpen their pencils for their homework. ;)
I hate the pencil sharpener too, but I teach 8th graders who will take apart mechanical pencils and then I have pieces all over my room. So I just don't allow it while I'm teaching. During classwork, it's fair game because the talking and music I play drowns it out. I can deal with the electric one. I removed both of my manual sharpeners because that sound drives me insane every time.
So it sounds like you are incorporating Montessori methods in public school which I think is great. The multi age classroom model and project based learning are some of the methods Maria Montessori strongly believed in and used and are still used today in Montessori schools. I think you will have a lot of fun next school year.
Sharpening pencils turns me into Godzilla! I can't wait to learn more about the MAC program and how you are going to implement it and the kinds of project based activities you will be doing. It sounds so exciting. I really like the way you have set up your books and I will definitely look into getting your labels. Enjoyed your OOTD segment.
Congratulations on the big news! Sounds really neat! Can't wait to see how it goes!
I have been searching for a long time for a classroom library system that would work for me. I LOVE your system and your labels!!! It has made it so easy for me to sort my books and it looks so organized and nice! Thank you so much!!!!!
I like your method for organizing your library. Congrats on your new position. I can't wait to hear about the MAC team journey.
I don't allow sharpeners in my class or let them use my sharpener because it always gets broken. I do a sharp and dull can and then just have them always ready. Congratulations on your new assignment!! Sounds so exciting
I am definitely looking forward to a video about the MAC team because I love the idea behind that way of teaching! Congrats!
Holy moly... your lines in your charts are straight 👌🏻😄
I love your cardigan sweaters! So fly!
Congratulations. Sounds very interesting. As for the sharpener situation, I agree with you
That's so awesome Bridget! So excited for you
I LOVE that silhouette idea. They look fantastic. I'm going to start collecting spare Scholastic catalogues.
Yes! I agree with pretty much everything you said. In the middle of pasas, it's soooo tiring! Great idea with the anchor chart directions! I do not allow kids to sharpen pencils ✏️. Makes me crazy too. I cut erasers in half as well. Makes them last longer.
You are going to love your "new" experience for next year. It was one of the best four years of my career when I did it! So great for you! Congratulations. :)
I am a homeschool teacher and I can't get my head into the game with dishes in the sink. I can't imagine having a whole messy/unorganized classroom! Love to organize. TFS
Love your library! Congratulations on this new journey! Thanks for always sharing! Watching your videos keeps me excited to teach :)
That is really exciting Bridget. I really think there is a place multi age classrooms, it also allows children to help each other and as you say, some 4th grade children might be up for the challenge and some 6th grade kids might need that extra support. Woohoo.. looking forward to seeing how this plays out for you all. Loved your outfits too this week, and yey to spring cleaning!
TheUrbanFamily1 thank you so much! I am excited to share this little journey and my passions for education.... and organizing 😅
I'm a Montessori teacher and your MAC team classroom is very similar to the Montessori philosophy. We teach in classes of a 3 year age range. It's so amazing to see the older children help the younger! Also it's so cool to see how much the children can do when you give them the potential.
I love watching your videos. you're such an inspiration to Me! I was originally in college for nursing and after working in a hospital for 2 years I decided that I wanted to do what I've always wanted to do (teaching). so thank you for that!!
+kristen heinrich Yay! Best of luck to you. #followyourdreams
The Lettered Classroom thank you!!!
That is so awesome! I love how innovative your school is!
I love that silhouette project!! I will try it out!
I feel ya on the pencil sharpening! My kids don't even know where my sharpener is located.
LOVE THE Scholastic art idea! I always have extra! I save some with my magazine collection but many get recycled! :(
In Australia we call MAC rooms composite classes and they're quite common - and a really great way to teach. I look forward to seeing how it goes for you!
I can't wait to hear more about your MAC team and what it entails. Definitely agree we need to cater to kids and the world they are in which doesn't necessarily require a traditional classroom 24/7.
yes, I get tired also. I think it's from the stress is caused all of us. Don't worry, eat well, and get enough sleep!
I have been spring cleaning and organizing too!! This gave me great ideas!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who is cleaning too!! If thing s are disorganized I can't be myself!!! Testing time is a great time to organize! My next task is my closet bc it's a hot mess and it looks like a volcano erupted in there!!!! Your library organization is life changing to me! I have always done baskets and it's insane to maintain. It's so clean and neat and makes me happy!!! Def purchasing the labels. Any ideas for picture books organization?
Love the labels.
I have noticed that I have totally been saying "makes my heart happy" because of you!!!
+Amanda F 😂😂😂 No joke. That makes my heart happy! 😂😂.
That's phenomenal! (lol)
omg one more comment, your husband and the shoe story....sweetest thing!! And they are adorable shoes.
tammimarie yes! I know it!
@@BridgingLiteracy hi how are you
Congrats on the big news! It sounds awesome 😊 can't wait to hear more about it!!!
Yes we have had testing this week at the HS and it's tiring, but we mostly sit the whole time which we aren't used to.
Yes I hear you on the pencil thing. There's always someone about to try and sharpen when I'm giving directions. Luckily with HS kids they use mechanical or pens a lot. But we do use colored pencils in biology a lot.
Oh my gosh! I love your videos and had no idea that you teach in PA! I teach in northeast PA. Thank you for sharing such great videos and information! Good luck on your new endeavor! I look forward to seeing how it's going! 😊
I feel ya on your comment about pencil sharpening, especially if they try to do it when I am teaching. I had a student get up and start walking to the pencil sharpener while I was in the middle of teaching. I gave him such a look that as soon as he saw it he started to slowly back up and returned to his seat...the look said it all. I totally feel ya.
Hi Bridget...I think you did a good job on organizing the library. Looks great! 😊👍
In love with the outfits and happy for those good news 🤗
You are not alone about the pencil thing. I spend extra time each day sharpening pencils before school!
Congratulations on your new position, that sounds very exciting!
My students have never been able to sharpen their pencil during the day. I have students that sharpen pencils for me at the end of the day! Have a great weekend!
I was in a multi age classroom in elementary school! The classroom was 1st and 2nd grades and started when I was in 2nd grade so I was only in it for one year but I had the same teacher in first. My brother came into the classroom after I left (he was 2 grades behind me.) As much as I can remember from almost 20 years ago we both liked it and did very well with it.
Jo Silver thank you for sharing your story.
Very interesting!
Agreed about the pencil sharpening! I buy the already sharpened pencils from Walmart, well worth it 🙌🏼 thanks for the awesome video.
Congrats on your big news!
That's awesome! Can't wait to see how your new adventure pans out. My favorite cereal is either fruit loops or lucky charms. I'm on spring break next week and then I have 2 weeks before testing starts. We have 2 weeks of testing!
Amanda Fowler 2 weeks all together? Oh my heavens.
Bridget, I do the exact same as you as far as pencils!!! I hate hearing the sound as well, plus, I think it distracts my students and others use it as an excuse to get out of them seats. Good luck with the changes next school year! Sounds exciting and I can't wait to watch your new journey as it unfolds!
Pottergirl72 thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I administer PSSA as well. It's EXHAUSTING!!!
Loved the first dress so much, I went to the Old Navy website and bought it!!!
+Maddie Davis 😂😂 I do the same thing!
So awesome!!!! I would love to do something like the MACK team that you are going to be doing. I love hands on, project based, real world type items. I have students this year that are on 3 different grade levels and would need something like the Mack team.
For a theme I would do a beach type of theme and this is because you like the color blue ! Although another theme
Is a cozy feel you can include fairy lights pillows a couch and other things!!!
Congratulations!! Your library looks amazing! I can't wait until its available on TPT.
I just finished the editable version and added it to my blog store!
bit.ly/LibraryBookLabels
Thanks!
Congratulations on your new opportunity. It sounds very interesting and complicated, but that's not a bad thing. I can not wait to see future videos on the topic. Not the announcment I was thinkingbof but a true surprise just the same. Education is truly evolving and it sounds like your district wants to be on the cutting edge.
J Patterson 😅yes. It is a bit complicated and we have a ton of planning that has already started. I'll share more in a video soon.
I know that I will love this video already
When you put your blue tape on your board did you use a ruler to measure because they are perfectly lined up. I am looking for ideas for a daily agenda/objectives.
I feel you so much on the sharpening pencils! It's too much of a distraction.
You could create a theme based off of a book series or an author your student age group likes. My 3rd graders are really into the Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, Big Nate, Smile/Sisters books, American Girl & the Rainbow Magic series.
I HATE pencil sharpening!! I unplugged both of my BRAND NEW pencil sharpeners and told my kids its broken. Totally get it.
I really like how you've organised your library - my class find it really hard to sort into fiction and non-fiction ( 4/5 yrs of age) so something like this would work well for us. I'm intrigued to hear about the logistics of your new class - an exciting new adventure
+Reception Talker - I'm finishing up editable labels now !
The blue shoe story made my eyes tear up. I am going to start cutting my erasers in half just like you do. Pure genius!
Frodough Baggins awwwww 😍.... it did the same to me!
Congrats! Very interested in hearing how MAC works. Are the small containers you used for the card games just small snack containers? They fit perfectly! Sometimes it's hard to get storage resources in Canada. I'm too fussy sometimes I think...
That is so exciting!! I am so happy for you! I know that in PA, teacher certification is PK-4. With you moving to the MAC team next year, will you have to add any additional certification for 5th and 6th grade?
Your slip is absolutely adorable! Where can I get one?
I can't handle the pencil sharpening either. I even labeled them bc I can't stand "HE STOLE MY PENCIL!" either. I started doing the anchor chart for PSSA'S last year. I'm always tired during the PSSA from walking but I also have to read the math test for my SPED students.
Have you done or could you do a video on time management? How do you get everything done and still have time for a personal life? I teach HS English so my load is different, but I'm still enjoying your videos!
I just started spring break. Yea!
My grade level has testing on May 23-24 and June 5-6. We don't finish school till June 23. 😪
Hey!!! Love your videos and congrats on the big news sounds really cool!! I think you should do an Apples theme next year in your room :)
Good Morning!! Where did you get your easel? I would love to have one in my classroom for daily Homework or a morning message. How do you stay organized as an elementary school teacher? In the school district I work in, all of the Elementary school (there are 3) teach all subjects. As always, thank you for your inspiration! 😀
Roderick Woodard I'll do more about organizing for subjects. I'll be easier once I'm back to teaching everything next year. Which easel? I have two. Both were provided by the school and thy are both a little different.
Oh Okay. I love them both. Congratulations on your new position for next year. There is a youtube video that discusses teaching in a multi-age classroom. It is very beneficial and is worth checking out. When I finish my degree, I will be certified to teach up to 6th grade in FL and I am still open to the opportunity of teaching 6th grade. You will do amazing as a multi-age classroom teacher and I am looking forward to your journey! May God continue to bless you and your team as you make this amazing transition! 😀
I am currently in school aspiring to become a teacher 😃. I do plan on teaching 3rd grade, but unsure of what subject. Thanks for the videos, it helps a lot!! 💛
I just found you. This is amazing. You are the teacher I hope to be again someday (taking a few years' break to raise babies. =) )
I sharpen the pencils!!!! They better not dare..... lol Your not alone.
I was 5 seconds into the video and I subscribed👍🏼
We are doing a mock End of Grade testing next week. We are doing so We can see where the students are, and it also allows teachers to use the testing results to guide their final instructional planning as we continue to prepare students for testing.
J Patterson 😬 Best of Luck to you next week!
The Lettered Classroom
Thanks so much. We we have had some challenges this year but I am hoping this test will show us our true areas on strength and our areas of weakness.
Awesome news 😊
Where did you get that slip from? It's a great idea to add length to a short dress
Annalyse Giron Grace and Lace.... so cute!!! 😍
The Lettered Classroom adorable, thanks!!
An Anthropologie inspired theme would be so cute and cool!
I love it! ...but would go broke!
It's my first year teaching and the pencil sharpening drives me crazy as well. :D Thanks for the videos! They always inspire me to do my best for the kids.
Elyse Chan thank you for this message. That is exactly what I hope to accomplish with this channel.
When I used to take the PSSAs, it felt like the longest week ever
I'm so excited about your big news! I actually currently teach 1st-3rd together. Our curriculum caters to the individual student. I have some students who are in 2nd grade and are completing 3rd grade level work. We don't want to hinder them just because they're in a certain grade. It's really amazing. I actually have a 1st grade student who's dipping his toes in multiplication. ☺
That is amazing!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your insights of your classroom.
The sound of the electric pencil sharpener affects me the same way as nails on a chalkboard. I sharpen the pencils and it takes me awhile because I have to do them in 2-3 second increments.
I too hate the pencil sharpening as well!! Drives me crazy also. By the way, I need some suggestions on what to do for Reading Groups Chapter Books for Grade 4 and writing suggestions? I am moving into this grade next year and need some help.
I don't let my kindergarten kiddos sharpen their pencils. My partner teacher and I sharpen them each morning. I find that some kids break them on purpose to get out of their seats to get a new one. I think next year I am going to look for pencils without erasers! Pencils, in my opinion, are a teacher's nemesis. Lol
your outfit is so cute and teachery.
Awesome huge congrats!!!! I know you'll mention this latter but will you have separate classrooms or one big classroom?
By the way love your channel. Thank you for your insights.
I can't stand students sharpening pencils! :) You are not alone here.
I know that the star wars trilogy isn't the greatest piece of literature out there.... but it would make for a fun classroom.
why dont you do industrial modern xx
Your new journey sounds amazing! My children attended a Montessori program from preschool through with grade and their classrooms are multi-aged with one teacher and a teacher assistant teaching all subjects. Preschool - Kindergarten, 1st trough 3rd, 4th through 6th and middle school is 7th - 8th. The foundation of Montessori is to "follow the child" which means some students are ahead, at grade level, or may be a little behind but we work the students where they are. We have always been a school of excellence (public charter Montessori school) and our students are more than ready for the rigors of high school, college and beyond. If you have yet to do so, you may want to read about Maria Montessori and her philosophy concerning educating children. More public schools are moving to this model but are not necessarily calling it the Montessori method. I would be interested to see if you all will incorporate the materials or concepts that Montessorians use as well. Congratulations!
As a 6th grade teacher.... I want to know more! How will these students be chosen for the program? Etc... Will you have to write a lesson plan for each grade level like the ESE teachers? I loved teaching VE, but preparing ALL of the lesson plans was time consuming. So glad you got to clean your closets! It will make moving so much easier!
Liana Ayres thank you for the questions! I have written them down and will respond to them in a video!
Love your chart. Could u plz do a video for anchor chart? I am a teacher from China...really really enjoy your vlog
will u still have a classroom in the Mac thing that u r doing
+Conner Frielinghausen yes but I will be sharing the room with another teacher.
The Lettered Classroom will u still vlog
We have to cover our walls completely for our state testing. It is like having a Butcher Paper Wonderland for the entire campus. Lol
NuB82 oh my goodness that is awful! Drives me crazy that we tell kids to use resources and on these days they can't do that. Don't we use resources in real life...? What is spell check, the Internet.... I have strong feels about state testing.
Don't we all Love the PSSA❤️😂
Would you be interested in doing a video on the generic games that you use throughout the year?
YES!!! I would LOVE to see what types of games you use/create and how you use them for L..A. & math from Kindergarten to 4th grade. My name on here is Miss. Kindergarten because I taught Kindergarten when I first created this account, but I now teach 3rd...might be going back to Kindergarten next year or two.
where is your slip from?
+xdanceislife13x Grace and Lace! So cute!!!
I don't allow my students to use the pencil sharpener because the sound drives me insane throughout the day. At the end of the day all pencils go into the bin and I sharpen them at the end of the day. You're definitely not alone!
Hi Bridget, can you upload tge Ron Clark video on periscope as well. Thanks dearie.
A Ron Clark inspired theme would be nice!
I have a class job of pencil sharpener, and that job happens at the end of the day. No one has access to the sharpener during the day. That way, the end of the day, one student sharpens all the pencils and I don't have to hear that sound all day. 😄
I agree! I totally hate the whole sharpening pencils thing! Specially because they spend hours sharpening a pencil, the lead breaks, I have to step in.... argh. So yeah, I feel ya! ❤️ I work with First Graders, so they usually spend like 5 minutes sharpening a pencil, that gradually gets smaller and smaller and... you know!!!
Thanks for you awesome videos, you inspire me to be a better teacher every day!!
Little Monkey Mom I am so happy that these videos are impacting you in a positive way!!! Thank you. 😘
I cut my erasers in thirds, SOMETIMES fourths...too much pencil poking and shading on them :( I also sharpen pencils daily, pencil sharpeners are a huge DISTRACTION for most students and extremely messy...my school's janitor loves me for the lack of mess in my room daily! It's always great to be in good graces with the support staff! Have you ever looked at different school district supply lists at Office Max, Walmart, etc. at the beginning of the year? I don't recall ever seeing student pencil sharpeners on those lists, yet many students bring them in lol. I tell students to keep them at home to sharpen their pencils for their homework. ;)
I hate the pencil sharpener too, but I teach 8th graders who will take apart mechanical pencils and then I have pieces all over my room. So I just don't allow it while I'm teaching. During classwork, it's fair game because the talking and music I play drowns it out. I can deal with the electric one. I removed both of my manual sharpeners because that sound drives me insane every time.
I have NEVER let my kids sharpen their own pencils! They think our classroom pencil sharpener is broken... lol
Katy Scott love that!