Love that you are in your classroom already! My room has windows like yours so I can not wait to see what you do with that area! This will be my first year so looking forward to how you fix up the room!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that finds relaxation and fun in decorating and prepping for next school year. It relieves so much stress in the start of that busy school year!
I am gobsmacked at how large your rooms are, and how generous they are with storage, ours are definitely wanting compared to yours. So jealous. Love the maroon.
You're very lucky, our classrooms in my school in Scotland are half the size of yours. There's literally only room for the 30 tables n chairs for the kids
I never thought of finding those spots in my room before my first year. But after teaching I have found the students will find even the littlest hiding spots to be in your classroom. My boys will literally sit under the computer desks that I have because they don't have seats and will hide from getting work done.
Besides morning meeting and large group--all kids together activities--what else is going to happen in the fantasy room? Is it going to sit empty while the kids are pushed into only two classrooms? Are you putting two classrooms' worth of kids in one classroom (and then the other classroom has one classroom's worth of kids)?
I could feel your excitement through the screen! I can't wait to get inside of my classroom and begin organizing. Your seating arrangement really flows. Can't wait to see the finished layout!
I can't believe your back in your class. I haven't even started summer break yet. To be honest I always ask what date I can go back in to set up so I understand. 😁
Love your videos and your classroom set up. I have recently finished my teaching degree and will have my first class this year - so your video has given me lots to think about.
Bridget I have a question! I am about to begin my first year doing departmentalization. How do you do behavior management in the departmentalized classroom? I usually do a clip chart and money system but I'm not sure how that will work when I'll be seeing two groups of students everyday along with another teacher. Any advice would be great!! thanks
Would someone be able to explain about the room situation.. I'm super confused. Does she have two rooms? Is she sharing her room with other teachers? Please share.....
+Taylorized - Check out my last Q&A about the MAC team. It covers a lot of questions about next year. One answer usually just leads to more questions, but it is going to be very exciting for us.
My district gives us 2 days to work on classrooms. They're obviously on something. lol. I'm thinking of a Mermaid/Ocean theme of some sort. I have time, though. This school year isn't even finished for us yet. (Kids go until the 22nd and staff until the 23rd).
Thanks so much for the video, I love watching your videos, especially when I need motivation to study. You make teaching seem so fun and so so real! I'm studying early childhood education and working in childcare, love working with kids, it is definitely my calling. Your videos remind me of what I am working towards while studying and why I am working so hard! So thank you so much for the inspiration and motivation. You are amazing!
If your partner teacher has got your black desk what will you use as a desk in your small group area? Absolutely love your videos don't stop making them your helping so many people
And I also wanted to private email you but couldn't find it to thank you for helping to convince my headteacher to allow multi age classes in a high school setting in the uk. I'm currently putting the timetable together and your videos are so useful in this. I really have a lot to thank you for
Hey! I'm expected to graduate from my university next year and hopefully be a 1st year teacher 2018-2019. How early do they let you get in your class to decorate? How early do you start planning your lesson plans during summer break? What's the earliest I should be hired to be a teacher starting August? (May, June, July??)
YasminnLoves It depends on your district on how early they allow you to come into your classroom. Usually after they are done cleaning the carpet and walls. Also, some school districts might start hiring as early as February or March!
hi. from Argentina. awesome class view from your place and your partner. the watches are so cute. thanks for sharing. do not forget to make a tour when the decor will be done. love and kisses
I had to pause the video when you said you can't wear jeans to your PD! That is crazy it's summer they are lucky you are going to PD let alone not to care about what you wear. At our summer PD we are all comfortable looking because we are sitting all day! Ok I'm going back to the video now rant is over:)
Hi Bridget, I know you live in PA. I wanted to tell you about Speedwell Forge Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz, PA. You can take a tour there with your family. It is wonderful. For several years I did a thematic study on Wolves and my class and I sponsored a wolf. You must check it out. Also in Bernville, PA there is Koizers Christmas Village. They open in November. We just took our daughter that we adopted from China last year in November and she loved it. You must go. Shady Maple is a great buffet in that area as well. Longwood Gardens is lovely to go and spend the day as well. There is also a huge apple festival in the Gettysburg area in October. I believe it is the first 2 weekends. I know you are new to the area so I thought I would pass on some info to you.. Enjoy your summer. I am going back to teaching after 1 and 1/2 years of child rearing leave with our 3 1/2 year old daughter from China. I am looking forward to teaching again but will miss being home with her :)
I am so anxious to see how you guys implement this. Seems really cool! Three teachers sharing three rooms, I think? Look forward to watching! You're like me with organization!
I love the classroom set up! I'm a music teacher and I love watching how general classroom teachers set their classrooms up! I also am just loving all of the positivity! It definitely helps me when I am feeling down about my job! I was just curious how are specials going to work for your school? Are the grade levels going to just leave for their PE, LMS, music? I just love this idea of a MAC classroom!!!!
Will you explain what classroom is whos you can call the teachers Mr. , Ms. , Mrs. , and then the letter of their last name Ex. if my last name was Carter I would be called Mrs. C
Oh my goodness! Our phones are twins. When I was on crutches in February, one of my kiddos knocked down the crutch that my phone was in (it had a little pocket attachment thingee) and my phone shattered as well. I am just living with it until the new 8 comes out in the fall. I didn't want to pay the $100 to get the screen replaced. We even have the insurance on the phone. I am LOVING your MAC classroom set-ups! Thank you for mentioning to always keep in mind little stinkers' hiding spots. We have to always be one step ahead of their little thoughts, don't we? LOL! Thank you also for taking us all along on your journeys! I look forward to reconnecting with you in each video to see where you are in the process! Take care and God bless! Love and hugs from Missouri!
It looks so overwhelming but so much fun to do! The hateful comments are ridiculous! If it's products you've used and love than I say share them! Can't wait to see the room completed ❤
Hi! I discovered your channel about a year ago and LOVE it. Based on the inspiration I got from you, (thank you!), I applied and won a grant to transform my classroom to flexible seating this summer! I'm so excited, but I also have so many questions. I love your video about a day in the life of a teacher from when you taught kindergarten. Do you have one like it from this past school year by any chance? I would love to see flexible seating in action with older kids.
I hope it all works out! So are you just going to be working with small groups all the time? I think the noise - talking and just body - would be an issue. I can't wait to see how it all pans out!
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Very cool and big classroom! Great! We have very small classrooms in Ukraine((( That's sad. But I always try to make thematic classrooms and you inspire me. Frankly speaking, I sometimes borrow your ideas. This yuear I had Harry Potter theme too (it was a surprise for me that you had it too). It was very nice and I continue it the next year, but I am going to improve it. I just want to ask you about the organization. Do your students always work in groups (I don't mean control work)? How do they usually give answers (sitting or standing)? (Teachers in Ukraine almost always make students stand up every time and I don't actually get it)
Will you be teaching math? I can't recall. If so, I want to look at your videos on this. I will be doing math and science so I am looking for new ideas.
Hey Bridgett I just want to say thank you for all your videos they are so inspiring! I am only 14 but I KNOW I want to be a teacher and I want to be a teacher just like you! Really hope you see this x
Hi I think your videos are fantastic and appreciate everything you do. If other people are not happy with what you do then that is their problem and they should unsubscribe from you instead of moaning about various things. As a teacher and vlogger myself, if I could get people and companies to sponsor me I would appreciate them to advertise on my videos. Can't wait to see your finished rooms and your first week back at school. By the way I love those watches. I'm a bit of a watch freak as well as my husband. He has a wooden watch not sure if its the same make as the Jord, will have to look at the make. I will show my watch off in my next vlog next week (oozoo make). Sorry I'm going on alot feel sorry for you and those negative comments. Have a great rest for the remaining time of your holidays.
Love that you are in your classroom already! My room has windows like yours so I can not wait to see what you do with that area! This will be my first year so looking forward to how you fix up the room!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that finds relaxation and fun in decorating and prepping for next school year. It relieves so much stress in the start of that busy school year!
once all three classrooms are all finished and decorated, can you do a classroom tour for all three? or at least your room?
love your videos!!!!
I will do one for all three. I never found the right time to do my room last year and now it is very different already.
The Lettered Classroom are you sick
I think she just lost her voice (recovering from a cold)
I am gobsmacked at how large your rooms are, and how generous they are with storage, ours are definitely wanting compared to yours. So jealous. Love the maroon.
You're very lucky, our classrooms in my school in Scotland are half the size of yours. There's literally only room for the 30 tables n chairs for the kids
The Frankie is so gorgeous! I'm so jealous you are in your new room!!! I'm just waiting for the OK to get into mine!
+Teaching at the Beach - I do love that we can get into our classrooms so quickly! Should make for a fun summer!
You're back in school!!! OMG!! You're amazing! Love your dedication!
😝 I can't help it! And there is so much to do for next year!
I never thought of finding those spots in my room before my first year. But after teaching I have found the students will find even the littlest hiding spots to be in your classroom. My boys will literally sit under the computer desks that I have because they don't have seats and will hide from getting work done.
Besides morning meeting and large group--all kids together activities--what else is going to happen in the fantasy room? Is it going to sit empty while the kids are pushed into only two classrooms? Are you putting two classrooms' worth of kids in one classroom (and then the other classroom has one classroom's worth of kids)?
What types of activities do you do with your son over the summer... or do you work all summer??
I could feel your excitement through the screen! I can't wait to get inside of my classroom and begin organizing. Your seating arrangement really flows. Can't wait to see the finished layout!
I can't believe your back in your class. I haven't even started summer break yet. To be honest I always ask what date I can go back in to set up so I understand. 😁
Love your videos and your classroom set up. I have recently finished my teaching degree and will have my first class this year - so your video has given me lots to think about.
My next video with Real Rap with The Reynolds might be perfect for you :)
Bridget I have a question! I am about to begin my first year doing departmentalization. How do you do behavior management in the departmentalized classroom? I usually do a clip chart and money system but I'm not sure how that will work when I'll be seeing two groups of students everyday along with another teacher. Any advice would be great!! thanks
Would someone be able to explain about the room situation.. I'm super confused. Does she have two rooms? Is she sharing her room with other teachers? Please share.....
+Taylorized - Check out my last Q&A about the MAC team. It covers a lot of questions about next year. One answer usually just leads to more questions, but it is going to be very exciting for us.
Thank you just watched and I understand now!
How do I find the Q&A about the MAC team?
MAC Q&A
ua-cam.com/video/wEy3vNtGSJM/v-deo.html
The Lettered Classroom v
My district gives us 2 days to work on classrooms. They're obviously on something. lol. I'm thinking of a Mermaid/Ocean theme of some sort. I have time, though. This school year isn't even finished for us yet. (Kids go until the 22nd and staff until the 23rd).
Thanks so much for the video, I love watching your videos, especially when I need motivation to study. You make teaching seem so fun and so so real! I'm studying early childhood education and working in childcare, love working with kids, it is definitely my calling. Your videos remind me of what I am working towards while studying and why I am working so hard! So thank you so much for the inspiration and motivation. You are amazing!
Love your videos- Always so thoughtful- now more than ever. I am moving from high school to 5-6 resource room. Love the suggestions!!
I hope you had a great vacation! I live about an hour away from that beach!
We love it there!
If your partner teacher has got your black desk what will you use as a desk in your small group area? Absolutely love your videos don't stop making them your helping so many people
And I also wanted to private email you but couldn't find it to thank you for helping to convince my headteacher to allow multi age classes in a high school setting in the uk. I'm currently putting the timetable together and your videos are so useful in this. I really have a lot to thank you for
Hey! I'm expected to graduate from my university next year and hopefully be a 1st year teacher 2018-2019. How early do they let you get in your class to decorate? How early do you start planning your lesson plans during summer break? What's the earliest I should be hired to be a teacher starting August? (May, June, July??)
YasminnLoves would love to know as well
YasminnLoves It depends on your district on how early they allow you to come into your classroom. Usually after they are done cleaning the carpet and walls. Also, some school districts might start hiring as early as February or March!
So 3 of y'all share a classroom? Is this a new building addition to the old school or new school? Also, do you have your own classroom?
Hopefully this will answer many of your questions :)
MAC Q&A
ua-cam.com/video/wEy3vNtGSJM/v-deo.html
where did you get the couch cover?
Is that an Apple Watch that you are wearing at the end of it? If it is how do you like it?
hi. from Argentina. awesome class view from your place and your partner. the watches are so cute. thanks for sharing. do not forget to make a tour when the decor will be done.
love and kisses
can you make a video about working with 2 partners that dynamic
How many students will you have between the 3 of you?
Elly I think she said 75 ?
Yes, 75 students. Thanks for the help!
what is your role also can you make some of those videos like you did when you were teaching 4th grade
+Judy Holland - I'm not sure that I understand your question. Which videos did you like?
I had to pause the video when you said you can't wear jeans to your PD! That is crazy it's summer they are lucky you are going to PD let alone not to care about what you wear. At our summer PD we are all comfortable looking because we are sitting all day! Ok I'm going back to the video now rant is over:)
Hope you get to get a real holiday and are able to switch off.
Where did you get your white file box that is in your area by the magnetic map board?
Ikea :) Follow me on Instagram 😍
Love the classroom set-up! Thanks for sharing!
Loved this video and I am a watch person too.. a girl can never have too many :)
At 41:04 you should paint that taple
Love the watch and the classroom. First year teacher here! I cannot wait to get into my classroom.
Yay! Are you going to have a theme?
The Lettered Classroom yes, space 🚀.
Your area is definitely very cute!!!
+Tempete - Thank you so much!
I think I missed something?! can someone fill me in please. thank you does she have two classrooms
+Gretchen Cooper - We will have 3 classrooms.
Your room looks great Bridget!
Thank you!
Hi Bridget, I know you live in PA. I wanted to tell you about Speedwell Forge Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz, PA. You can take a tour there with your family. It is wonderful. For several years I did a thematic study on Wolves and my class and I sponsored a wolf. You must check it out. Also in Bernville, PA there is Koizers Christmas Village. They open in November. We just took our daughter that we adopted from China last year in November and she loved it. You must go. Shady Maple is a great buffet in that area as well. Longwood Gardens is lovely to go and spend the day as well. There is also a huge apple festival in the Gettysburg area in October. I believe it is the first 2 weekends. I know you are new to the area so I thought I would pass on some info to you.. Enjoy your summer. I am going back to teaching after 1 and 1/2 years of child rearing leave with our 3 1/2 year old daughter from China. I am looking forward to teaching again but will miss being home with her :)
Can't wait for the classroom tour 😊
You look so happy 😊👌🏻
You three should be Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. Putting names to your partners will help us keep them straight as we listen.
I will definitely work on some names to help out. Those are great suggestions!
Can't believe people can't get over the commercial. It was great. You have to do something to get these vlog feel worthwhile. You are amazing.😃
So cute - like past, present and future ❤️
+amanda campbell such a great way to think about it 🙌🏼👍🏼
call the thing 1 and thing 2
I am so anxious to see how you guys implement this. Seems really cool! Three teachers sharing three rooms, I think? Look forward to watching! You're like me with organization!
Great video! Which room if your desk going to be in? Or will every teacher have a desk in each room?
Good question! I will address this better in the next vlog.
I love the classroom set up! I'm a music teacher and I love watching how general classroom teachers set their classrooms up! I also am just loving all of the positivity! It definitely helps me when I am feeling down about my job! I was just curious how are specials going to work for your school? Are the grade levels going to just leave for their PE, LMS, music? I just love this idea of a MAC classroom!!!!
Can you explain what you said about a forth teacher who floats around? I was curious what her role was etc...
I envy all of your storage!
+Sandy Petersen ...It is pretty great. I can't lie. 😍
In one room you have set up two small group areas (one for you and one for one of your partner teacher). What about your other partner teacher?
Wow that's a lot of boxes. Hope you get to blare some music so the unpacking party goes by faster 😘
Like your classroom set up. Seems like a cool idea to teach in a classroom like yours. I'm excited to follow your journey.
+Deborah Paul - Yay! Thank you so much!
Love your videos!!!
You can call them Thing 1 and Thing 2
Will you explain what classroom is whos
you can call the teachers Mr. , Ms. , Mrs. , and then the letter of their last name
Ex. if my last name was Carter I would be called Mrs. C
+Ava Mccormick 👍 That's exactly how I am planning on referring to them. However, we will be sharing all three classrooms.
Love how the room is coming along already 😍
Thank you !
Oh my goodness! Our phones are twins. When I was on crutches in February, one of my kiddos knocked down the crutch that my phone was in (it had a little pocket attachment thingee) and my phone shattered as well. I am just living with it until the new 8 comes out in the fall. I didn't want to pay the $100 to get the screen replaced. We even have the insurance on the phone.
I am LOVING your MAC classroom set-ups! Thank you for mentioning to always keep in mind little stinkers' hiding spots. We have to always be one step ahead of their little thoughts, don't we? LOL! Thank you also for taking us all along on your journeys! I look forward to reconnecting with you in each video to see where you are in the process! Take care and God bless! Love and hugs from Missouri!
It looks so overwhelming but so much fun to do! The hateful comments are ridiculous! If it's products you've used and love than I say share them! Can't wait to see the room completed ❤
Hi! I discovered your channel about a year ago and LOVE it. Based on the inspiration I got from you, (thank you!), I applied and won a grant to transform my classroom to flexible seating this summer! I'm so excited, but I also have so many questions. I love your video about a day in the life of a teacher from when you taught kindergarten. Do you have one like it from this past school year by any chance? I would love to see flexible seating in action with older kids.
I hope it all works out! So are you just going to be working with small groups all the time? I think the noise - talking and just body - would be an issue. I can't wait to see how it all pans out!
As always this video was so helpful. You are amazing. Thank you for always sharing your classroom ideas and tips. You're incredible. 😊
Give me that watch.....I need it!
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Thanks for the sneak peak! Hope you get a summer in amongst everything else! Xxx
thing 1 thing 2 this is from Christopher adams
Very cool and big classroom! Great! We have very small classrooms in Ukraine((( That's sad. But I always try to make thematic classrooms and you inspire me. Frankly speaking, I sometimes borrow your ideas. This yuear I had Harry Potter theme too (it was a surprise for me that you had it too). It was very nice and I continue it the next year, but I am going to improve it. I just want to ask you about the organization. Do your students always work in groups (I don't mean control work)? How do they usually give answers (sitting or standing)? (Teachers in Ukraine almost always make students stand up every time and I don't actually get it)
the organization of the space is really well thought. congrates . get well soon:)
Thank you!
Maybe you could refer to your science fiction partner teacher "Leia", and your historical fiction partner teacher "Scarlet". Just an idea.
Love the names! However, we will each be teaching all subjects.
Oh, I misunderstood. I thought you meant for names to refer to them while you're vlogging and based on what rooms they will spend most of their time.
What is happening with ur old classroom? I thought you were going to stay in that room. sorry I am a confused sub
+Lisa M - We ( The MAC team) will have 3 classrooms. One of those will be my room from last year. 👍
You could invest in a convex mirror to hang up near the hideaway spots your students might hide. That way you can still monitor what they're doing :P
Will you be teaching math? I can't recall. If so, I want to look at your videos on this. I will be doing math and science so I am looking for new ideas.
I love your tip about preventing hidy holes and having a line of sight- Prevention is better than cure 👍🏼
you make me excited to become a teacher . thanks for all the great videos!
Why does she have 3 classes?
why would there be 3 teachers in one room doesn't make sence
Differentiate your partners by referring to them as Partner OG (old gangsta) & Partner NS (new school) ;)
That is so funny!
Omg I love the Frankie 😍😍😍
I do not think you are insane for being in your classroom. I'd be in mine all summer if I could. LOL
Hey Bridgett I just want to say thank you for all your videos they are so inspiring! I am only 14 but I KNOW I want to be a teacher and I want to be a teacher just like you! Really hope you see this x
I see this 😉. Thank you so much! I hope you end up loving it as much as I do!
Hi I think your videos are fantastic and appreciate everything you do. If other people are not happy with what you do then that is their problem and they should unsubscribe from you instead of moaning about various things. As a teacher and vlogger myself, if I could get people and companies to sponsor me I would appreciate them to advertise on my videos. Can't wait to see your finished rooms and your first week back at school. By the way I love those watches. I'm a bit of a watch freak as well as my husband. He has a wooden watch not sure if its the same make as the Jord, will have to look at the make. I will show my watch off in my next vlog next week (oozoo make). Sorry I'm going on alot feel sorry for you and those negative comments. Have a great rest for the remaining time of your holidays.
I love your vidos
First I wished that I could just go to middle school now I wish that I can be a teacher right now!!!!!!😊😀😄😊😀😄😊😀😄
First View I Love You!