Finally, a video that's NOT about elementary level only. The struggle is real for middle school teachers. If you're not a bit of a hardass in junior high, they'll eat you alive.
i came here to say THIS. Im a future middle school teacher and Im already over the extra talking when im talking. Ok that last part is what I feel I will be saying alot lol its not true YET lol
dang ok thanks haha, i’m in 7th grade offended. 😔😔 nah jk, but that’s actually true one of our teachers got fired because she was so quiet nobody respected her. it was sad.
Girl I really enjoyed this video. Your teaching style is so much like mine. Yes, I am going to steal this, just so you know. Students will be watching it tomorrow and I will repeat it at Open House, so that EVERYONE is on the same page. Love love love your behavior management system. I've been teaching 6th grade ELA for over 15 years and i have to give you props, you've got it together.
Bus doesn't usually arrive right as the first bell rings. Most kids are at the school 15-30 minutes before class starts. Plenty of time to use the bathroom. My district has a policy against students leaving the classroom in the first or last ten minutes of a period.
Girl!!!!! I am loving how you teach the students and care at the same time. The way you let them know using words that they can understand and also being a tad sarcastic for them to know the expectations of the classroom! It helps me a lot because I am thinking of switching from elementary to middle school. From your video, I am feeling WAY better about switching up. I want to make relationships with my kids sort of the way you have. Being firm but also letting them know how to better manage their behaviors and teaching ‘em them how to be life long learners of themselves and academics.
Behavior is voluntary and so is defiance. Teachers, in too many kid’s minds are background noise and all too often they aren’t interested in thinking things through since lockdown. All the best to you. Save them if you can.
Great tips, thank you! Love the Behavior Reflection sheet. I'm going into year 11 of teaching- set your expectations HIGH with behaviors and with grading! Then you can relax a little after the first quarter. It's much harder to go backwards and try to set expectations later on.
I use Vanilla Ice for my classroom management. When I say "Stop," the kids say, "Collaborate and listen!" They stop whatever they're doing and give their attention to me. It's always fun when they finally figure out where I got it.
It doesn't work for every class, but this year in my favorite class we used: Me: "y'all gon make me lose my mind! " Students reply: "up in here, up in here!"
Omg a video for secondary teachers! I teach the same grades this year and I’m nervous. Thank you for this information, I need the giraffe meme! I love your videos, please don’t stop creating content for us! Thank you so much!
Thank you. I’m a homeschool mama to my three sons. Two in middle school. I always have to remind them that they wouldn’t be able to do these things in public school (the tend to act like there would be more freedom in public school) Thank you for this video. Actually going to share this video in class with them.
I watch these videos with the child themselves and it doesn't help with my anxiety about starting middle school in 12 days but watching her really relaxes and reassures me!❤❤
Something my teachers used to/still do is when the teacher or a student is about to speak is they say "Orient to me." That expectation means that your whole body is facing them,.It personally benefits me as a student because orient is kind of an expensive (or high quality) word.
I'm not a teacher, but coming from a student in the 11th grade, we had a teacher right after lunch who said that if we needed to go after lunch we can, main reason was that when your process your food it takes time, and that time comes right after the bell rings unfortunately. We also had a teacher that said that going to the restroom when we first come in, in the morning, was also fine because most of us have 2, 3 hours of travelling, and even if you go at your house, it will come again. But other than that, can't see why you can't wait for 40 minutes.
Thanks. Even though I am a substitute teacher this is so helpful because I find middle school to be harder than high school and elementary and I often get the same classroom and they already know me so I’m going to have to start setting my expectations 😉 ..good video 👍🏼
I taught for 7 years in middle school. Your behavior expectations are almost exactly the same as mine. My students have to sign out and back in though, in case of an emergency. I moved to elementary school this year, and I am definitely going back to secondary next year. I miss this age group!
I'm not a teacher, but I love the "We don't borrow each other's stuff." rule. I graduated high school almost 2 years ago, but while in school, I did let someone borrow my pencil, and they chewed on it, and pulled it apart. It was a Mechanical Pencil. I never used #2 pencils unless I absolutely had to. I never let anyone borrow after that. I told them my pencil is the only one I have, even if I did have more than one pencil.
Wow! I rarely watch instructional videos. I just don't have time. But Megan is great! Her fun and snarky attitude is so much like me. Love the suggestions.
Super helpful Megan. Thanks so much. Creative, firm... You are so right and no one would tell me this. Your videos are making me feel why was I sending thank you notes to all principals that have interviewed me... I answered all their questions, plus shared all awesome ideas of mine; they wrote and nodded a lot, sometimes said: yes, very good.... but when did anyone volunteered this is a good way to set up behavior expectations... etc... And when i heard you say no colleague will be there sharing his/her findings from years past.. oh.. so nervous. Megan... I was a long term substitute of French and Spanish. Have degrees... etc and used to teach at the university.... During the last two years all I did was working as a substitute teacher (I traveled, had surgery, had an accident, a death in the family,, choose other things.... but more or less). HUGE QUESTIONS... I go to interviews saying... or rather, replying to the Principal's questions: What percentage of your class you feel you should be using the target language? I happen to know that realistically or not I should answer 100%. Awesome. I also know on the first days you set the tone for class. I also know from my experience covering for other teachers and for the long assignment that YOUR RULES, ARE A MUST.... I know you will start on a Wednesday and just for 25 minutes but you showed us your syllabus in a visually attractive landscape formatted page for day one, the scavenger syllabus questions for day two... if they brought it signed by parents, you raffle a notebook on each period. Then behavior expectations start... DO YOU DO THAT ON DAY ONE TOO OR STARTING THE FOLLOWING MONDAY? How do I get not to break the 100% target language usage and setting expectations on the first week to minimize disturbances and maximize learning????? please suggest an answer. Merci beaucoup M
I couldn't agree with you more on this! I'm an elementary school teacher, and I feel like this can be implemented in any classroom for any grade. These behavior issues and bad habits are starting to be seen more and more at a younger age now too, and they need to understand that they are in school to learn and not just socialize or play around.
OMG! As if I was listening to myself :D It is so reassuring! Being responsible for all the students and their education can't be done otherwise. I mean I can't do it otherwise. And watching this video (and other videos of yours) has encouraged me. Thank you so much!
I'm interning this year and I've touched on my behavior expectations with my students. I think a PowerPoint presentation is a great visual and since my projector was finally installed I can give a more detailed run through. Love your videos. I'm glad I found your channel.
This was like hearing myself teach. Your rules are exactly the same as mine almost word for word! I teach in a primary school in England (3 - 11) and the rules work equally well. We have a saying 'Don't smile til Christmas' so I was interested in ' Don't smile until Thanksgiving'. I know all your students will like you simply because you are clearly there to teach! x
Oh I love it! I'm also super strict at the beginning of year... seems to help the end go so much smoother... I love your slideshow. I may have to do some posters for my room this next year.... one rule I have cause in 5th pencils disappear over night.... I keep 2 boxes of pencils and only give out one for those who "forgot" there's on Monday. You better hope you keep up with it or another teacher gives you one cause we don't borrow from each other either!!!
I absolutely loved this video! I start student teaching this coming spring semester in a high school math classroom. Your videos have been a great help to me as I prepare for the classroom. Thank you!
I really love your videos! I will be teaching at a bilingual middle school in Shanghai in September. This is my first time working at a middle school, and I'm watching all of your teaching videos to prepare! Thank you so much for this content.
I am totally going to copy you on so many of these things. :) "Pay attention with ya face!" LOVE THIS!! I also LOVE the behavior reflection sheet. PERFECT! You may have only been teaching for 4 years but you are awesome.
THANK YOU for posting this! I’ve seen it before but now that I am full time in middle school I needed to see this again! I struggle with behavior issues so anything else you can share would be appreciated!
I think that flat out denying a child bathroom privileges is a verrry fine line. Sure, some kids are irresponsible and may take advantage if they realize you are too flexible, but sometimes you can’t help when you have to go. Especially if you are a female and just learning to manage your monthly “friend” 😳 I agree with having a clear restroom policy, but also managing kids on an individual basis if they are abusing their privileges rather than going with a zero tolerance approach where everyone suffers 🤷🏼♀️
I just adore your sense of humor! You have to be relatable to middle schoolers and you truly are!!!! I may use the giraffe meme with my husband and kids!!!😂😂😂😂
Thanks so much for the ideas! I'm teaching 6th grade this year for the first time, so I love the idea of incorporating the memes with the classroom expectations.
I just made a really great presentation with our class rules with help from this, I'm sure with my funny pictures they will definitely remember it! Thank you.
This was very useful! I have been interviewing to teach middle school, but had my student teaching in a 1st grade class. I am going to use these! Thanks for making this video.
As a former female substitute teacher, I totally agree with you about that class, class, class and yes, yes, yes that it does not work with me either....because we are women. A woman's authority is different from a man's ....a man can resort - even unknowingly - to the deterrent and this is why the kind of things that would be ridiculous in a woman's mouth, work with a male teacher.
Thank you so much for this video! I teach PreK-8th grade ART but only have training with the younger students. I love your specific examples and scenarios you share. I can relate to it all. Even though we are midway through the school year, I will certainly implement these ideas beginning with my 8th graders. Looking forward to trying it out!
CLASS CLASS kinda works my nerves too, but it is effective. I believe that as children age though, this call and response technique becomes a bit worn. Thank you for the helpful video!
Your videos are always sooo interesting. Keep doing this please Ms. :) I'm a kindergarten teacher in Malta (under Sicily :p) and still I find them so interesting. Keep it up!
Christina B. Taking notes are one thing, it’s a whole other to be dilly dallying and chatting with billy behind you and not paying attention. Pay attention with your face! :D if the baby giraffe can do it, you can too
I'm a substitute teacher for middle and high school. There are a lot of good, helpful ideas here, thank you. I'm considering teaching 8th grade English (a position just opened up at the school where my cousin teaches), but I sometimes get exhausted with just subbing. Seeing videos like yours give me some positivity and solidity for how I could regulate my classes, simplify my processes so we can learn more. Thank you!
I teach second grade(15 years), and LOVE my kids, but I'm beginning to think I'm a middle school teacher deep down. I cannot cannot cannot do the "class class class" thing. I tell my kids no to the bathroom all the time, and expect them to find the appropriate time to ask. I tell my kids to "listen with your eyes". We have so much in common! Haha
I realize this is a really old video but I just found it and wanted you to know how helpful it still is! I taught 4th grade last year in an elementary school and I am teaching 5th grade this year in a middle school. I was wondering how to present expectations and this is perfect! Thanks!
I love the reflection sheet and the fact that it is exactly what I just made for my summer school group of 5th graders (before seeing this 😁)! Love the memes!
I have to say the bathroom thing is a bit harsh. I peed myself once because my 5th grade teacher wouldn't allow me to go. It was also right after lunch, but I didn't feel like I had to go then and it didn't hit me until I got to my class. I was begging her and she was so uptight and rude and I ended up peeing myself in my seat. That incident caused me so much emotional damage that I felt like I could never trust a teacher again. If they want to go to the restroom then let them. If they take too long then deal with it after class and talk to them about.
So much good info. Thank you so much! I'm going into my 3rd year of teaching 7th graders and I just discovered your channel. Got my notepad and pen out taking down ideas from your videos!!! :)
I just did a long-term sub and I got the job🎉. This video is life and encompasses everything I encountered. I can't wait to implement all of these rules❤.
I have no problem with someone asking to go to the restroom, better they miss a minute or two of instruction than have an accident-especially with younger kids who have less bladder control! I like to think of it like this: i don’t wanna be cleaning that mess up, so if they gotta go, they gotta go. Maybe when i get to the teaching world i’ll try out the hand signal thing-to avoid the distraction of stopping in the middle of the lesson but there isn’t a risk of an accident. Very awesome and clear cut otherwise, especially sense you put it out there right off the bat, there’s no question as to what needs to get done and what is expected, excellent set up-love the memes xD don’t touch the butt!!
I'm a senior at Michigan State in the Elementary Education program (certified K-8). I'm hoping to reach middle school after I complete my year-long internship next year and your videos are so helpful!!! I follow you on Instagram, too, and I can't get enough! Thanks for videos like this that are so so helpful!!!! :)
This was REALLY helpful. I'm moving from High School to MIddle School. ✌🏽 My classroom mgmt. basically mirrors yours. (except for raising hand before talking/leaving seat.)
I love your "teacher style", does that makes sense, you are very practical and to the point! You have amazing ways of presenting information to middle schoolers. I hope you don't mind if I borrow your power point I love it!
My high school was a very laid back charter school (loved it!) that gave students a lot of independent freedom, but through out my senior year I recognized that because some of our teachers allowed us to speak without raising hands or filtering our thoughts, the more quiet and sensitive students were often left out of important class discussions. After watching your video, I understand why there should be certain rules in place: a child's education is the top priority, and someone should never have the right to disrupt someone else's learning. I taught a sign language class for my senior research product and tried my best to implement some of these rules to seventh-twelfth graders! I'm going for my associates in education this fall and hope to start substituting as well. I can't wait to become a teacher and use your #iteachtoo tag! I love watching your videos, and I aspire to be the kind of teacher who understands the importance of a quality education for all. - Hannah
I love this! I'm just finishing my CA teaching credential this semester and I'm always looking for creative ways of explaining class rules. When I start my teaching job in August I'll definitely try the meme idea! :)
Thank you for this! Really struggling as a first year teacher but found your tips really interesting and can’t wait to try them! I teach History for 6th and 8th grade too! ☺️
Coming from a former student, I absolutely hate when teachers say "why didn't you go to the bathroom during your break?" BELIEVE IT OR NOT, it is a sign of respect for a child to come to your class FIRST and then asks to go to the restroom. That lets you know they are present and ready to learn as oppose to just being 5-10 minutes late because they had to go to the restroom. 5 minutes is not enough time to walk to class and go to the restroom especially when there are a specific number of toilets and everyone is trying to go at the same time. We come to class immediately and then ask to go to the restroom because if not then you guys (teachers) mark us tardy. And excessive tardies can lead to detention or a suspension ( at least that's how my high school treated excessive tardies). Middle and High school students have menstrual cycles and sometimes have to poop. No child wants to poop in front of their peers.Do you like pooping in front of your fellow coworkers??? Remember that you use a teacher lounge bathroom that has one stall and allows total privacy AND you guys usually have an entire planning period. Just please remember that students are human too and they aren't always trying to be mean, skip your class, or make you repeat yourself.
Kia Hamilton I thought this exact same thing. The kids just have to get used to the fact that every teacher is different, but I consider it respectful that they consider my class a priority.
They consider you thinking that they think your class is a priority to be a priority. However, no, coming to class and asking for bathroom time following a break or 5 minutes pass is not making your class a priority.
M Myers it’s all about perspective. You’re speaking from your experience and I’m speaking from mine. I respected my teachers enough to let them know that I’m here and ready to learn but I really have to use the bathroom. And as I said before, it’s not always to pee. My high school campus was huge. We had multiple buildings and the school didn’t place your classes close together. So it’s hard to walk to class in 5 minutes AND take the time to pee, poop, change a tampon or pad. But you have your opinion and I have mine. I’m just going to agree to disagree
Beraud and when you think about it that’s not the greatest policy either. Sometimes it takes a while for food to digest. That’s why they probably have to go to the bathroom so much after lunch. Things happen. I’m just speaking from a personal experience about how that made me feel as a student when a teacher didn’t let me use the bathroom because they assumed I wanted to skip class or because they didn’t want to repeat themselves. It’s okay if you disagree with me. I just think that you never know why someone may have to go to the restroom. Yea I’m sure there are some children that need to be told no because maybe they really did have enough time after lunch or during their passing to go and they just chose to wait till class time. However, I always think about the kids that have a legitimate excuse but don’t want to tell the teacher all the specifics. You gotta learn to think outside the box and put yourself in their shoes sometimes.
Two public middle schools I've subbed at recently have 10 minute breaks between classes because their campuses are huge. The students are allowed to pack up two minutes before the bell as it takes 5-minutes just to walk between the hallways to the next class with 2-3 minutes for a bathroom stop. But I also got an eyeopener on why half those students asked for a restroom break during class. All the water bottles, energy drinks, and snacks they're allowed to have at their desks. In my day (1990s) food and drink in class was a no-no. You ate during lunch break and got your water fill in between bells.
I teach 9-12. On the first week I had the kids come up with a few communication expectations as a class. We summed it up to about five main points and wrote it on the board. I will also be printing a poster with the rules they came up with.
Finally, a video that's NOT about elementary level only. The struggle is real for middle school teachers. If you're not a bit of a hardass in junior high, they'll eat you alive.
True word. You have to have the toughest of skin, and patience....
i came here to say THIS. Im a future middle school teacher and Im already over the extra talking when im talking. Ok that last part is what I feel I will be saying alot lol its not true YET lol
dang ok thanks haha, i’m in 7th grade offended. 😔😔
nah jk, but that’s actually true one of our teachers got fired because she was so quiet nobody respected her. it was sad.
More like devour you consciously!
tHatZ a vErY iNspEraTioNal mEssaGe...
*ima get eaten alive next year.*
Words can not express how amazing this is. Still relevant in 2018.
Girl I really enjoyed this video. Your teaching style is so much like mine. Yes, I am going to steal this, just so you know. Students will be watching it tomorrow and I will repeat it at Open House, so that EVERYONE is on the same page. Love love love your behavior management system. I've been teaching 6th grade ELA for over 15 years and i have to give you props, you've got it together.
Haha, I think this is my favorite comment ever, you're too funny! Good luck tomorrow, you might need it! 😆
Bus doesn't usually arrive right as the first bell rings. Most kids are at the school 15-30 minutes before class starts. Plenty of time to use the bathroom. My district has a policy against students leaving the classroom in the first or last ten minutes of a period.
Girl!!!!! I am loving how you teach the students and care at the same time. The way you let them know using words that they can understand and also being a tad sarcastic for them to know the expectations of the classroom!
It helps me a lot because I am thinking of switching from elementary to middle school. From your video, I am feeling WAY better about switching up.
I want to make relationships with my kids sort of the way you have. Being firm but also letting them know how to better manage their behaviors and teaching ‘em them how to be life long learners of themselves and academics.
Did you make the switch to middle school? I am doing the same this, from 6th (elementary) to 8th grade.
@@ryanoetken8251 yes, this coming school year will be the first year so very excited! Good luck!!!
Behavior is voluntary and so is defiance. Teachers, in too many kid’s minds are background noise and all too often they aren’t interested in thinking things through since lockdown. All the best to you. Save them if you can.
Second year middle school history teacher..... you have helped me so much!!! Watch every night now!
Aww I'm so glad! Best of luck to you Loria!
I know this was two years ago, but that’s exactly what I’m think I want to do, be a middle school history teacher
This is so helpful. You are both nice and disciplined at the same time. Sort of making your rules clear with some humor. Thank you for sharing!
Great tips, thank you! Love the Behavior Reflection sheet. I'm going into year 11 of teaching- set your expectations HIGH with behaviors and with grading! Then you can relax a little after the first quarter. It's much harder to go backwards and try to set expectations later on.
I use Vanilla Ice for my classroom management. When I say "Stop," the kids say, "Collaborate and listen!" They stop whatever they're doing and give their attention to me. It's always fun when they finally figure out where I got it.
Ha! That's super funny
Stealing this idea! Thank you!
You should be fired for your shitty music taste.
@@pterafirma That's just rude.
It doesn't work for every class, but this year in my favorite class we used:
Me: "y'all gon make me lose my mind! "
Students reply: "up in here, up in here!"
Omg a video for secondary teachers! I teach the same grades this year and I’m nervous. Thank you for this information, I need the giraffe meme! I love your videos, please don’t stop creating content for us! Thank you so much!
Yes! Finally a video from a Middle School teacher! Awesome tips.
Thank you.
I’m a homeschool mama to my three sons. Two in middle school.
I always have to remind them that they wouldn’t be able to do these things in public school (the tend to act like there would be more freedom in public school)
Thank you for this video.
Actually going to share this video in class with them.
I watch these videos with the child themselves and it doesn't help with my anxiety about starting middle school in 12 days but watching her really relaxes and reassures me!❤❤
Something my teachers used to/still do is when the teacher or a student is about to speak is they say "Orient to me." That expectation means that your whole body is facing them,.It personally benefits me as a student because orient is kind of an expensive (or high quality) word.
I like this! Thanks for the thoughts.
“Pay attention with ya face”
LOVE THIS
I'm not a teacher, but coming from a student in the 11th grade, we had a teacher right after lunch who said that if we needed to go after lunch we can, main reason was that when your process your food it takes time, and that time comes right after the bell rings unfortunately. We also had a teacher that said that going to the restroom when we first come in, in the morning, was also fine because most of us have 2, 3 hours of travelling, and even if you go at your house, it will come again. But other than that, can't see why you can't wait for 40 minutes.
Thanks. Even though I am a substitute teacher this is so helpful because I find middle school to be harder than high school and elementary and I often get the same classroom and they already know me so I’m going to have to start setting my expectations 😉 ..good video 👍🏼
*ima definitely get eaten alive next year*
LOVE everything about what you said! Thanks for sharing. :)
Your tactic is straight gangster 😊
Oh my goodness the clapping stuff! I'm so with you! I can't do it either! That question about what are we doing today.... 😬😬😬
You are my "Teacher of the Year" I am thankful to listen to your awesome video!
I like that you clearly state your expectations. You mean what you say, and the students had better follow.
+Teakat That's right! :)
I also like that there are 5 steps if they misbehave. So this makes it standardized and never forget.
Thank you so much for making this view and giving examples, this has helped with my year 7 students so much!
I taught for 7 years in middle school. Your behavior expectations are almost exactly the same as mine. My students have to sign out and back in though, in case of an emergency. I moved to elementary school this year, and I am definitely going back to secondary next year. I miss this age group!
I loooove your expectations and I love the fact that you have memes!! I’m completely implementing them! You rock !
I'm not a teacher, but I love the "We don't borrow each other's stuff." rule. I graduated high school almost 2 years ago, but while in school, I did let someone borrow my pencil, and they chewed on it, and pulled it apart. It was a Mechanical Pencil. I never used #2 pencils unless I absolutely had to. I never let anyone borrow after that. I told them my pencil is the only one I have, even if I did have more than one pencil.
Someone never gave it back so at the end of class I went in there desk and took it .
Wow this is the longest most detailed pencil story I've read.
This is super helpful! I'm going to be a first-year middle school teacher next school year and this has given me a lot of ideas and tips!
We can't controll our bladder but I get if your giving instructions
Wow! I rarely watch instructional videos. I just don't have time. But Megan is great! Her fun and snarky attitude is so much like me. Love the suggestions.
You are literally my teaching twin!! I have the EXACT same ideas about rules! Love the meme idea!
Super helpful Megan. Thanks so much. Creative, firm... You are so right and no one would tell me this. Your videos are making me feel why was I sending thank you notes to all principals that have interviewed me... I answered all their questions, plus shared all awesome ideas of mine; they wrote and nodded a lot, sometimes said: yes, very good.... but when did anyone volunteered this is a good way to set up behavior expectations... etc... And when i heard you say no colleague will be there sharing his/her findings from years past.. oh.. so nervous.
Megan... I was a long term substitute of French and Spanish. Have degrees... etc and used to teach at the university.... During the last two years all I did was working as a substitute teacher (I traveled, had surgery, had an accident, a death in the family,, choose other things.... but more or less). HUGE QUESTIONS... I go to interviews saying... or rather, replying to the Principal's questions: What percentage of your class you feel you should be using the target language? I happen to know that realistically or not I should answer 100%. Awesome. I also know on the first days you set the tone for class. I also know from my experience covering for other teachers and for the long assignment that YOUR RULES, ARE A MUST.... I know you will start on a Wednesday and just for 25 minutes but you showed us your syllabus in a visually attractive landscape formatted page for day one, the scavenger syllabus questions for day two... if they brought it signed by parents, you raffle a notebook on each period. Then behavior expectations start... DO YOU DO THAT ON DAY ONE TOO OR STARTING THE FOLLOWING MONDAY?
How do I get not to break the 100% target language usage and setting expectations on the first week to minimize disturbances and maximize learning????? please suggest an answer.
Merci beaucoup
M
wow you have so much experience! 100% of my classes speak in the target language, but sometimes they use Google Translate.
This is fabulous. I am a first year teacher and this info is GOLD. Thank you truly for sharing
I couldn't agree with you more on this! I'm an elementary school teacher, and I feel like this can be implemented in any classroom for any grade. These behavior issues and bad habits are starting to be seen more and more at a younger age now too, and they need to understand that they are in school to learn and not just socialize or play around.
Yes! It's such hard work, but I think we're helping them develop good habits for years to come.
I'm so glad you don't like the call and response, either! I hate it!
OMG! As if I was listening to myself :D It is so reassuring!
Being responsible for all the students and their education can't be done otherwise.
I mean I can't do it otherwise. And watching this video (and other videos of yours) has encouraged me.
Thank you so much!
I'm interning this year and I've touched on my behavior expectations with my students. I think a PowerPoint presentation is a great visual and since my projector was finally installed I can give a more detailed run through. Love your videos. I'm glad I found your channel.
Perfect!!! Sooo finally a real teacher!!!
This was like hearing myself teach. Your rules are exactly the same as mine almost word for word! I teach in a primary school in England (3 - 11) and the rules work equally well. We have a saying 'Don't smile til Christmas' so I was interested in ' Don't smile until Thanksgiving'. I know all your students will like you simply because you are clearly there to teach! x
Wow really clever with the behaviour reflection sheet! (especially if the parents are involved and its in the student's handwriting!)
Oh I love it! I'm also super strict at the beginning of year... seems to help the end go so much smoother... I love your slideshow. I may have to do some posters for my room this next year.... one rule I have cause in 5th pencils disappear over night.... I keep 2 boxes of pencils and only give out one for those who "forgot" there's on Monday. You better hope you keep up with it or another teacher gives you one cause we don't borrow from each other either!!!
5th Grade Newbie haha, I like it!
“Theirs”
This was so helpful to me as I refine my expectations for my middle school English class. Thank you for always sharing such valuable content.
Incredibly thankful for this in depth video!
+Mayleen Mincher You're very welcome! :)
I absolutely loved this video! I start student teaching this coming spring semester in a high school math classroom. Your videos have been a great help to me as I prepare for the classroom. Thank you!
Oh good, I'm glad to help! Good luck with your student teaching! :)
I really love your videos! I will be teaching at a bilingual middle school in Shanghai in September. This is my first time working at a middle school, and I'm watching all of your teaching videos to prepare! Thank you so much for this content.
This is gold. Thank you from a new middle school teacher!!!
I really love your videos, I am still a student teacher so really enjoy seeing how other people teach :)
+Alice Cottingham Good luck with student teaching! :)
I am totally going to copy you on so many of these things. :) "Pay attention with ya face!" LOVE THIS!! I also LOVE the behavior reflection sheet. PERFECT! You may have only been teaching for 4 years but you are awesome.
This is what I am looking for! My personality fits with your style. I will borrow it. I gonna present this to my class. Thank you for this video.
THANK YOU for posting this! I’ve seen it before but now that I am full time in middle school I needed to see this again! I struggle with behavior issues so anything else you can share would be appreciated!
I use callbacks (current fave is yakkety yak...don't talk back), but I'm definitely incorporating the listen with your face. I love it!
Watching this in 2021 and it is brilliant!
I am in the process of diving into the Middle School Realm and this video is a great guide! You now have aa new subscriber!
I think that flat out denying a child bathroom privileges is a verrry fine line. Sure, some kids are irresponsible and may take advantage if they realize you are too flexible, but sometimes you can’t help when you have to go. Especially if you are a female and just learning to manage your monthly “friend” 😳 I agree with having a clear restroom policy, but also managing kids on an individual basis if they are abusing their privileges rather than going with a zero tolerance approach where everyone suffers 🤷🏼♀️
This is one area that can be a legal liability for a teacher. I use a sign out sheet with a pass. They work well.
I just adore your sense of humor! You have to be relatable to middle schoolers and you truly are!!!! I may use the giraffe meme with my husband and kids!!!😂😂😂😂
I appreciate that you are very clear with your expectations! Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much for the ideas! I'm teaching 6th grade this year for the first time, so I love the idea of incorporating the memes with the classroom expectations.
I just made a really great presentation with our class rules with help from this, I'm sure with my funny pictures they will definitely remember it! Thank you.
that will not work
@@shineweeb7198 Why not? Can you explain your reasoning?
This was very useful! I have been interviewing to teach middle school, but had my student teaching in a 1st grade class. I am going to use these! Thanks for making this video.
REALLY looking forward to that classroom tour, since I wasn't sure how to decorate my 7th grade room this year!
oh, and I love the idea of using the memes!! never thought of that.
+Karen Wehling Thank God for Pinterest! ;)
this was great! thank you for sharing.. really like the meme ideas and the behavior reflection sheet!
Used the giraffe meme! Works so well for middle school kids!
Haha, it's my life saver! ;)
I absolutely love your videos! I am an elementary education major, and your videos make me so excited to start teaching! :)
+Megan E Good luck, you will love it! :)
As a former female substitute teacher, I totally agree with you about that class, class, class and yes, yes, yes that it does not work with me either....because we are women. A woman's authority is different from a man's
....a man can resort - even unknowingly - to the deterrent and this is why the kind of things that would be ridiculous in a woman's mouth, work with a male teacher.
Thank you so much for this video! I teach PreK-8th grade ART but only have training with the younger students. I love your specific examples and scenarios you share. I can relate to it all. Even though we are midway through the school year, I will certainly implement these ideas beginning with my 8th graders. Looking forward to trying it out!
CLASS CLASS kinda works my nerves too, but it is effective. I believe that as children age though, this call and response technique becomes a bit worn. Thank you for the helpful video!
Your videos are always sooo interesting. Keep doing this please Ms. :)
I'm a kindergarten teacher in Malta (under Sicily :p) and still I find them so interesting. Keep it up!
+121990rod How interesting, I would love to travel there someday!
:) I will take around for sure, you are the best!! We have a lot of history so....I think you'll like it
@@121990rod - I was utterly distraught when Ir Rokna closed.
Pay attention with your face! I love it.
If this teacher in the highschool level how you going to take notes look at her in the eyes at the same time
Christina B. Taking notes are one thing, it’s a whole other to be dilly dallying and chatting with billy behind you and not paying attention. Pay attention with your face! :D if the baby giraffe can do it, you can too
I'm a substitute teacher for middle and high school. There are a lot of good, helpful ideas here, thank you. I'm considering teaching 8th grade English (a position just opened up at the school where my cousin teaches), but I sometimes get exhausted with just subbing. Seeing videos like yours give me some positivity and solidity for how I could regulate my classes, simplify my processes so we can learn more. Thank you!
I teach second grade(15 years), and LOVE my kids, but I'm beginning to think I'm a middle school teacher deep down. I cannot cannot cannot do the "class class class" thing. I tell my kids no to the bathroom all the time, and expect them to find the appropriate time to ask. I tell my kids to "listen with your eyes". We have so much in common! Haha
I realize this is a really old video but I just found it and wanted you to know how helpful it still is! I taught 4th grade last year in an elementary school and I am teaching 5th grade this year in a middle school. I was wondering how to present expectations and this is perfect! Thanks!
In what state is 5th grade in middle school? Most states 5th is elementary, 6-8 is middle school and 9-12 high school.
I love the reflection sheet and the fact that it is exactly what I just made for my summer school group of 5th graders (before seeing this 😁)! Love the memes!
I have to say the bathroom thing is a bit harsh. I peed myself once because my 5th grade teacher wouldn't allow me to go. It was also right after lunch, but I didn't feel like I had to go then and it didn't hit me until I got to my class. I was begging her and she was so uptight and rude and I ended up peeing myself in my seat. That incident caused me so much emotional damage that I felt like I could never trust a teacher again. If they want to go to the restroom then let them. If they take too long then deal with it after class and talk to them about.
this was so helpful! I can't do the "don't smile till Thanksgiving" method either!
So much good info. Thank you so much! I'm going into my 3rd year of teaching 7th graders and I just discovered your channel. Got my notepad and pen out taking down ideas from your videos!!! :)
I always start every morning with my middle schoolers by Double high-fiving them and saying good morning ______! (Oh yeah, with a HUGE smile as well)
Hi I'm a 6th grade student and I took your advice for behaving and it or key out for me even though I'm a non behaved student so thanks so much
I just did a long-term sub and I got the job🎉. This video is life and encompasses everything I encountered. I can't wait to implement all of these rules❤.
Middle schoolers have been in school for how many years? C'mon...they know what they are doing.
with yo faceeeee!!! haha I love this. Using memes for behavior expectation is great.
I have no problem with someone asking to go to the restroom, better they miss a minute or two of instruction than have an accident-especially with younger kids who have less bladder control! I like to think of it like this: i don’t wanna be cleaning that mess up, so if they gotta go, they gotta go. Maybe when i get to the teaching world i’ll try out the hand signal thing-to avoid the distraction of stopping in the middle of the lesson but there isn’t a risk of an accident. Very awesome and clear cut otherwise, especially sense you put it out there right off the bat, there’s no question as to what needs to get done and what is expected, excellent set up-love the memes xD don’t touch the butt!!
I'm a senior at Michigan State in the Elementary Education program (certified K-8). I'm hoping to reach middle school after I complete my year-long internship next year and your videos are so helpful!!! I follow you on Instagram, too, and I can't get enough! Thanks for videos like this that are so so helpful!!!! :)
Teach* not reach :)
+hellooootay Lol, you can "reach" middle school minds as well, haha!
This was REALLY helpful. I'm moving from High School to MIddle School. ✌🏽 My classroom mgmt. basically mirrors yours. (except for raising hand before talking/leaving seat.)
Thank you very much!! I’m entering the teaching field next fall in Middle Grades English Language Arts. I’m going to use your wisdom
I love your "teacher style", does that makes sense, you are very practical and to the point! You have amazing ways of presenting information to middle schoolers. I hope you don't mind if I borrow your power point I love it!
+k av Aww thank you! Borrow away, no need to reinvent the wheel! :)
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My high school was a very laid back charter school (loved it!) that gave students a lot of independent freedom, but through out my senior year I recognized that because some of our teachers allowed us to speak without raising hands or filtering our thoughts, the more quiet and sensitive students were often left out of important class discussions. After watching your video, I understand why there should be certain rules in place: a child's education is the top priority, and someone should never have the right to disrupt someone else's learning. I taught a sign language class for my senior research product and tried my best to implement some of these rules to seventh-twelfth graders! I'm going for my associates in education this fall and hope to start substituting as well. I can't wait to become a teacher and use your #iteachtoo tag! I love watching your videos, and I aspire to be the kind of teacher who understands the importance of a quality education for all. - Hannah
I love this! I'm just finishing my CA teaching credential this semester and I'm always looking for creative ways of explaining class rules. When I start my teaching job in August I'll definitely try the meme idea! :)
You had me cracking up with "Pay attention with your face" . I love this idea for a behavior management...really appeals to middle schoolers I'm sure.
I love your ideas!
Love your style.
I like how you are to the point with the kiddos. They need clear cut instructions to follow or they are squirely. BTW, I love your background!
Thank you for this! Really struggling as a first year teacher but found your tips really interesting and can’t wait to try them! I teach History for 6th and 8th grade too! ☺️
I'm a 1st year too! Teaching 6th - 8th ELAR
Very helpful! Thank you for making this. I can't wait to watch more of your videos. :)
Coming from a former student, I absolutely hate when teachers say "why didn't you go to the bathroom during your break?" BELIEVE IT OR NOT, it is a sign of respect for a child to come to your class FIRST and then asks to go to the restroom. That lets you know they are present and ready to learn as oppose to just being 5-10 minutes late because they had to go to the restroom. 5 minutes is not enough time to walk to class and go to the restroom especially when there are a specific number of toilets and everyone is trying to go at the same time. We come to class immediately and then ask to go to the restroom because if not then you guys (teachers) mark us tardy. And excessive tardies can lead to detention or a suspension ( at least that's how my high school treated excessive tardies). Middle and High school students have menstrual cycles and sometimes have to poop. No child wants to poop in front of their peers.Do you like pooping in front of your fellow coworkers??? Remember that you use a teacher lounge bathroom that has one stall and allows total privacy AND you guys usually have an entire planning period. Just please remember that students are human too and they aren't always trying to be mean, skip your class, or make you repeat yourself.
Kia Hamilton I thought this exact same thing. The kids just have to get used to the fact that every teacher is different, but I consider it respectful that they consider my class a priority.
They consider you thinking that they think your class is a priority to be a priority. However, no, coming to class and asking for bathroom time following a break or 5 minutes pass is not making your class a priority.
M Myers it’s all about perspective. You’re speaking from your experience and I’m speaking from mine. I respected my teachers enough to let them know that I’m here and ready to learn but I really have to use the bathroom. And as I said before, it’s not always to pee. My high school campus was huge. We had multiple buildings and the school didn’t place your classes close together. So it’s hard to walk to class in 5 minutes AND take the time to pee, poop, change a tampon or pad. But you have your opinion and I have mine. I’m just going to agree to disagree
Beraud and when you think about it that’s not the greatest policy either. Sometimes it takes a while for food to digest. That’s why they probably have to go to the bathroom so much after lunch. Things happen. I’m just speaking from a personal experience about how that made me feel as a student when a teacher didn’t let me use the bathroom because they assumed I wanted to skip class or because they didn’t want to repeat themselves. It’s okay if you disagree with me. I just think that you never know why someone may have to go to the restroom. Yea I’m sure there are some children that need to be told no because maybe they really did have enough time after lunch or during their passing to go and they just chose to wait till class time. However, I always think about the kids that have a legitimate excuse but don’t want to tell the teacher all the specifics. You gotta learn to think outside the box and put yourself in their shoes sometimes.
Two public middle schools I've subbed at recently have 10 minute breaks between classes because their campuses are huge. The students are allowed to pack up two minutes before the bell as it takes 5-minutes just to walk between the hallways to the next class with 2-3 minutes for a bathroom stop. But I also got an eyeopener on why half those students asked for a restroom break during class. All the water bottles, energy drinks, and snacks they're allowed to have at their desks. In my day (1990s) food and drink in class was a no-no. You ate during lunch break and got your water fill in between bells.
Best video I have found over Jr. High behaviors!!!!
Loved this! That giraffe cracked me up!😻😂💕💖
I respect your classroom management style.
You must have so much patience and ability to communicate to pre-teens. They can be so difficult! Kudos to you :)
ha yes! this is something I haven't thought about yet. i am about to finish my degree July next year and I must say, I AM SCARED!
I teach 9-12. On the first week I had the kids come up with a few communication expectations as a class. We summed it up to about five main points and wrote it on the board. I will also be printing a poster with the rules they came up with.
+HashtagFabLife Yeah, the buy in from that is super helpful! :)
I substitute teach. They come to school without a pencil!!!
Behavior refelction sheet!! Evidence and teacher.