My Classroom Tour | 5th Grade 2017

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  • My 2017 tour of my 5th grade classroom - plus come shop with me for class decorations, etc. at Dollar Tree and United Art & Education (teacher store!) as I vlog setting up, too!
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  • @Lenysea
    @Lenysea 7 років тому +515

    A beauty guru, who makes enough money to stay home, yet chooses to have a real job... and where? - in education!! Jess, my respect for you just went up 100 points!

    • @acefamilyfatima4life600
      @acefamilyfatima4life600 6 років тому +4

      Lenysea sorry but more like 1000000,00000000000000000000000000

    • @lily3376
      @lily3376 6 років тому +15

      A real job? Kind of offensive

    • @Hazel-qs5pu
      @Hazel-qs5pu 6 років тому +16

      Alexa Life not really. Teaching is a real job. UA-cam is a job that came around, around 2014. Teaching had been an of job since forever

    • @ImNoKeR
      @ImNoKeR 5 років тому +1

      Haza grace she means that is offensive that UA-cam is not a real job

    • @uglysagittarius7740
      @uglysagittarius7740 5 років тому +3

      Haza grace Okay. But calling being a beauty guru not a really job is offensive.

  • @mistymaydenmiles
    @mistymaydenmiles 7 років тому +455

    Use fabric instead of paper for bulletin boards. It's fadeless, wrinkle free, and you can get it in so many more options. If you buy it at hobby lobby, you can get one long piece that you can cut into the sizes you need and use a 40%off coupon! I buy small patterned or solid. Solid black looks amazing and can be used year after year!!

    • @dianeb150
      @dianeb150 7 років тому +10

      MIsty M I also like dollar tree plastic table cloths.

    • @moderndayouiser2320
      @moderndayouiser2320 7 років тому +5

      I use fabric as well in on my bulletin board I usually find really good fabric at garage sales and if I cant I get mine from joann's fabric/ craft store. you can get a teacher discount at joanns, and it can be stacked with a coupon !

    • @juliekatolick7038
      @juliekatolick7038 7 років тому +2

      MIsty M Also plastic table cloths work well

    • @emilyhawkins4149
      @emilyhawkins4149 7 років тому +1

      Those work well if the area is not a high traffic area and you use a darker colored tablecloth. I have found the light ones don't cover the board very well. I tried a plastic tablecloth in the hallway display and it was shredded pretty quickly. But it's a great way to cover the board without spending a ton of money. Fabric can get expensive...especially if you have multiple bulletin boards!

    • @briannan1446
      @briannan1446 7 років тому +7

      Fabric works the best, but wrapping paper works well too!

  • @laradenton7632
    @laradenton7632 7 років тому +449

    Is anybody else gobsmacked at the size of the classroom? Our ones are like a third of the size with 30+ students in them. They get so hot and stuffy, it's horrible.

    • @hadleydavis9337
      @hadleydavis9337 7 років тому +13

      that was my first thought! Like where does she teach because I want my future kids to go there hahaha

    • @hottstepher
      @hottstepher 7 років тому +3

      Have a nice day xox I live in Louisville, KY, about a 2 hour drive from her, & my son's 5th grade classroom is the same size as hers

    • @cubbylevi1764
      @cubbylevi1764 7 років тому +2

      Have a nice day xox mine too!!! I had such a tiny room with no shelving, etc. had to pay someone to build shelves for me.

    • @kelseyogden3569
      @kelseyogden3569 7 років тому +10

      I went to "nice" suburban schools in Virginia and our classrooms were small too. There was some room but mainly just enough or desks and cubbies for backpacks. Definitely no library or reading corner :(

    • @helenpatriarche4523
      @helenpatriarche4523 7 років тому +2

      Have a nice day xox Yeah! When I was in elementary school, all 5th and 6th graders were stuck in portables. It was terrible because everyone was so hyper and there was no space to move around. It also got super hot in May and June, and super cold during the winter months.

  • @wildlynorth
    @wildlynorth 7 років тому +129

    Sometimes I think about becoming a teacher because I love school supplies lol

    • @lindseylong6229
      @lindseylong6229 6 років тому +5

      There is nothing better smelling that a fresh box of crayons!!!!

  • @mariumsalman5892
    @mariumsalman5892 7 років тому +695

    You should definitely do more of these class decor stuff , it's so cool to watch 😁😁😁

  • @heatherpier148
    @heatherpier148 7 років тому +1048

    Actually, I didn't think that the Border looked as much like a piano as it did a Sephora bag. Which is pretty awesome.

    • @abunchahooey
      @abunchahooey 7 років тому +5

      Aha! You are right. We see what you did there, Jessica!

    • @Sazaralove
      @Sazaralove 7 років тому

      Heather Pier duuuude yes!!

    • @bettslilbaby7675
      @bettslilbaby7675 7 років тому +35

      Heather Pier did any one else notice her top matched the border?

    • @Deninoiforu
      @Deninoiforu 7 років тому +18

      Teach 'em young and teach 'em well lol

    • @elizabethgreer27
      @elizabethgreer27 7 років тому

      Heather Pier thats what I thought haha

  • @shellyhunt3727
    @shellyhunt3727 7 років тому +247

    Teachers are so underpaid! You shouldn't have to spend your personal money on school supplies. The school should give teachers a debit card for the year to buy stuff they need for class.

    • @deetee8100
      @deetee8100 6 років тому +22

      Shelly Hunt Schools don’t have a budget for that. We teachers don’t HAVE to buy all this stuff. We do because we like our classrooms to look nice

    • @ellaobrien8739
      @ellaobrien8739 6 років тому +14

      Diane Terry schools should have a bigger budget at least then government needs to start caring about students and teachers moee

    • @lwolf101
      @lwolf101 6 років тому +4

      Shelly Hunt if only!

    • @markjackson9149
      @markjackson9149 6 років тому +1

      Such a mean person

    • @neelamjoshi7536
      @neelamjoshi7536 6 років тому +6

      Shelly Hunt i know! My mom is a teacher and she has to pay for a lot of her supplies.

  • @emilynoel83
    @emilynoel83 7 років тому +195

    This is so cool to see!! Love your room. Much love to you & all the teachers out there! Coming from a family of teachers I know it's a HUGE job & so important ❤️

    • @taph900
      @taph900 6 років тому

      Omg, you are my beauty inspiration you are so amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😅 I hope that you’ll be going to vid-con this year I’ll be there and would love to meet you

  • @courtneynehr4097
    @courtneynehr4097 7 років тому +45

    When she said "this will be cute to hang them" and grabbed the rope I thought she meant her students I literally died

  • @abigaillabar8877
    @abigaillabar8877 7 років тому +136

    FUTURE TEACHER HERE! I have been waiting for you to make a video like this for so long & I am so happy. Thanks!!!

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому

      Abby LaBar Good luck! You will love it! Are you in college? What grade do you want to teach?

    • @abigaillabar8877
      @abigaillabar8877 7 років тому

      Ashley Nicole Hey! I am a Junior at a Cal State University. I want to teach third to fifth grade.

  • @xoxJazzyx3
    @xoxJazzyx3 7 років тому +64

    I really love how you still work a job & make UA-cam videos. It's always nice to see working youtubers who didn't quit their actual jobs just for youtube. You've become such an inspiration to me and my channel ❤️

  • @joywind8922
    @joywind8922 7 років тому +81

    You are so creative! This is a GREAT video. I am a college professor so I do not have an education degree but rather degrees in the subject I teach. I am always impressed with the amount of time and dedication teachers in the K-12 system have. Your classroom looks great. So organized and layout is perfect. I can imagine your students will love it. From a parent's point of view this is what we want for our children. Thank you to all the dedicated teachers out there. You aren't recognized enough. ❤️

    • @hottstepher
      @hottstepher 7 років тому +2

      Joy Wind 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @susanstradley5294
    @susanstradley5294 7 років тому +76

    I loved this video! My mom was a teacher my entire life (now she's an administrator) and I loved helping her decorate her classroom each year. I spent every after-school afternoon in her classroom, and I took every trip with her to all the "teacher stores," so I LOVE teacher-y stuff as well! Your room is super cute and organized, hopefully it can stay that way! lol. I bet you're an awesome teacher!

    • @katwebbxo
      @katwebbxo 7 років тому +6

      I love teaching supplies too lol. When I was in school I spent a lot of time observing the decorations and imagining how I would decorate my room if I were a teacher. Maybe that's part of the reason I decided to pursue interior design.

  • @ReaganP-is-ablogger
    @ReaganP-is-ablogger 7 років тому +613

    the fact that you have to buy this with your own money upsets me

    • @ambernguyen3728
      @ambernguyen3728 6 років тому +9

      Frankly My Love she gets in back in her taxes

    • @LEBeck-ww9yl
      @LEBeck-ww9yl 6 років тому +31

      She can get back the TAX she paid, but she still pays for the merchandise out of pocket.

    • @jaz428
      @jaz428 6 років тому +20

      Frankly My Love im pretty sure they get a budget but a very small one that’s what my elementary and middle school teachers told me

    • @iLoveGumDrops
      @iLoveGumDrops 6 років тому +9

      Wavy Jazz yes! That’s true! Every public school teach gets a small budget of about $500 a year or less depends on the district

    • @dzhamiliabalabanova9925
      @dzhamiliabalabanova9925 6 років тому +10

      Frankly My Love and then kids ruin it 🙁

  • @alexmatheson9822
    @alexmatheson9822 7 років тому +19

    That one chill/fun teacher in school

  • @elizaisfit
    @elizaisfit 7 років тому +11

    I just want to say all the efforts you put in to decorate your classroom clearly shows how much you care about your students. I came to the US when I was nine and I spent my first few years here as an ESL (English as my second language) student and if it wasn't for a few truly caring teachers who spent hours teaching me how to read, I wouldn't have gotten where I am today. Teachers really do make a difference in so many kids' lives, especially the ones that go the extra mile. Thank you! 😊

  • @joonie__juice
    @joonie__juice 7 років тому +5

    I'm in my senior year of high school and our classrooms in elementary school were never this colorful and pretty. They almost looked like big janitor closets or jail cells with a bunch of white brick through the entire school. Your kids will really appreciate the time you took creating a welcoming environment for them 💙

  • @brittanybritton7038
    @brittanybritton7038 7 років тому +157

    I just started working at a daycare and it's inspiring me to become a teacher! So this came out at a perfect time!

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому +1

      Brittany Britton You'll love it! 😊

    • @valerialp5491
      @valerialp5491 7 років тому +1

      Brittany Britton good luck in your new job!!!

    • @aaaaddddaaa
      @aaaaddddaaa 7 років тому +1

      same!!! I've been tutoring at a reading clinic, and I'm considering getting my credential

    • @emccark5682
      @emccark5682 7 років тому +2

      Brittany Britton HOW did I find you in the comment section of this video??!?!? Hi best friend ❤❤❤❤

    • @brittanybritton7038
      @brittanybritton7038 7 років тому

      Away She Flew E!!!! I love you ❤

  • @tinamurray2240
    @tinamurray2240 7 років тому +22

    I work at a dollar store and a lady came in and bought rolls of plastic table cloths to use for her bulletin board! She said it doesn't fade and is great so maybe you could try that :)

  • @katiediaz5963
    @katiediaz5963 7 років тому +27

    Omg I would love to learn in a classroom like that. Brilliant the key is to make the kids feel like they want to be in school. Perfection at its best

  • @ellasimon13
    @ellasimon13 7 років тому +45

    Hi Jessica I was watching your video and my son passed by and stopped and watched the entire video...he said your classroom looks super cool and fun, he wanted to know what was inside those bins lol he looooves books... he also wish his old classroom were like that... He is going to 6 grade! ♡ nice job

    • @ellaobrien8739
      @ellaobrien8739 6 років тому

      Ella I’m in 6th grade my name is also Ella!

  • @chiquibabyy14
    @chiquibabyy14 7 років тому +4

    As a future teacher myself, I loved this! Something I've always wanted to see you do is teacher outfits. I'm starting student teaching soon and can never figure out what to wear to the school.

  • @trishabeyer3354
    @trishabeyer3354 7 років тому

    I love seeing you in your element! The first day was always my favorite, seeing our new classroom/rooms, getting to know the new teacher, and of course seeing all your classmates you hadn't seen over the summer. Have a great year Jessica!

  • @brieb9750
    @brieb9750 7 років тому

    Jess you have given me a new appreciation for 8th grade Language Arts. The amount of STUFF you have/need for each subject is unreal! I'm in my 12th year teaching, yet I LOVED seeing what ideas you have going on even though you do 5th. I'd love more teaching videos! Thanks so much for sharing! Good luck this year!

  • @amberrose3376
    @amberrose3376 7 років тому +26

    Your classroom is adorable!!

  • @lorileenew9227
    @lorileenew9227 7 років тому +3

    Thank you for sharing another part of your life. It shows that you love what you do. It's sad that teachers all over have to provide so many supplies for their classrooms. The way you go all out and your thoughtfulness shows what a good teacher - with a good heart - that you truly are. We need more teachers like you. I respect you even more than I already did.

  • @ericaalvarado9959
    @ericaalvarado9959 7 років тому

    I almost did not watch this video but so glad I did. Jessica it was really inspirational to see how much work, time and money you put in to your class room so your kids can learn, stay motivated and be created themselves. This is the difference between teachers who care and the few that do not. Kudos to you and may you have a wonderful year!!!

  • @ms.education4365
    @ms.education4365 7 років тому

    I love that you shared your classroom. As a teacher and parent I think students feel special knowing you take pride in their space.❤

  • @beckydebassige9355
    @beckydebassige9355 7 років тому +5

    So nice of you to share Jessica! You're adorable and so passionate about teaching, your students must love you. Have a fabulous year!

  • @Claire-pk1tf
    @Claire-pk1tf 7 років тому +42

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I'm an aspiring teacher, this makes my heart happy!

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому +4

      Claire Ashcraft Good luck! You will love it! Are you in college now?

  • @LittleRedTeaCake
    @LittleRedTeaCake 6 років тому

    I adore the effort, care and love you put into your classroom, and therefore your students. I'm sure they all love learning from such a sweet and dedicated teacher like you. 😊

  • @ageorge5362
    @ageorge5362 6 років тому

    I am not an educator but I love watching classroom tours. Your classroom is the first one I have watched that has not driven me bonkers! So many teachers have so much clutter just overflowing all over the place! Loved this!

  • @robinnieto2703
    @robinnieto2703 7 років тому +3

    After teaching as a substitute for 32 years, I retired and am working part time in a grocery store. I loved teaching in the small schools where all subjects were taught by the same teacher and there were multiple grades in one room. I went to an 8 grade, 2 teacher school and my children did as well. Your classroom is lovely and learning friendly. I pray you have a blessed year.

  • @tashc6213
    @tashc6213 7 років тому +5

    Holy cow, I hope your students and their parents appreciate how dedicated you are, you've basically funded that entire classroom. 💖💖

    • @probablybettyscardigan810
      @probablybettyscardigan810 2 роки тому

      hey long shot you’ll see this but 4 years ago i was one of her students in that very classroom that year. she was very appreciated and we through her a baby shower when she was pregnant with gigi and i have so many memories from that room and i’ll hold those for a long long time :)

  • @M0mmALovex2
    @M0mmALovex2 7 років тому

    The kids provide their own supplies where I live, and the teachers don't do nearly as much as you to make their rooms look nice. Looks absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing with us! Have a fantastic school year!

  • @yanetgonzalez68
    @yanetgonzalez68 7 років тому

    I literally never comment on videos but honestly i just want to say thank you, you're a beautiful human being and the epitome of what every teacher should be! The effort, love and not to mention money you put forth for these kids is heartwarming I wish you nothing but the best and good luck on your fourth year!!

  • @nicoleelcira1665
    @nicoleelcira1665 7 років тому +5

    This just inspired me more to follow my true calling of being a teacher. I absolutely love your room, it's so creative and really inviting for students. I'm only 14 but I cannot wait to be a teacher!!! Absolutely love your classroom!!💘

  • @BridgemanFamily
    @BridgemanFamily 6 років тому +8

    My daughter is nine, and wants to watch makeup videos with me on UA-cam all the time. So grateful we found your channel. We both love you and she has told me she wants you to be her 5th grade teacher (too bad we are in TX). Thanks for keeping it PG in the videos so we can watch together :)

    • @Amy29Renee
      @Amy29Renee 6 років тому

      BridgemanFamily same here! My 11 year old and I love the make up videos, too!

  • @nikmontgomery2400
    @nikmontgomery2400 7 років тому

    I love all the time and energy you put into setting up your classroom. People think it's so easy being a teacher, you get summers off...yet you dedicate yourself to these little humans day in and day out. Keep it up girlfriend!

  • @Ruth-zm2lv
    @Ruth-zm2lv 7 років тому

    Thank you Mrs.Braun!...I feel like I'm back in school & loving every minute of it....You've inspired your other students to get motivated about "makeup" or whatever lights you up. Have a Blessed 1st month & Happy 4th year♡♡♡♡

  • @lindseyquinn_
    @lindseyquinn_ 7 років тому +3

    This is seriously one of the cutest classrooms I have ever seen!! Well done Jess!

  • @cheyannemathis5706
    @cheyannemathis5706 7 років тому +5

    Brauniac is sooooo cute! I love that you call your students that! 💚💚💚

  • @karolinecarrasco8217
    @karolinecarrasco8217 7 років тому

    I'm an elementary education major and this video was such a gift. I'm finishing up my education so this really gives me a perspective of what the beginning stages are. So much prep!

  • @yuyangzhu6822
    @yuyangzhu6822 7 років тому

    First year teacher here! This video is super inspiring. I've been watching your makeup videos for quite a long time and loved them. To see you actually work in the classroom makes me admire you even more!

  • @beatriscabral5770
    @beatriscabral5770 7 років тому +6

    Omg didn't know you were a teacher too! I'm glad your on UA-cam for make up and reviews but I'm so glad to see your a teacher to did not know your awesome! 👏🤗

  • @jojomart
    @jojomart 7 років тому +3

    Holy cow! I didn't realize how much work goes into being a teacher. We didn't have anything like this when I was in school (mind you that was many moons ago lol). You must be an amazing teacher!! xoxo

  • @zelmaa5736
    @zelmaa5736 7 років тому

    Your room is gorgeous. Not too overwhelming but warm and welcoming with clean lines and a flow of colour and design. You have a good decorative eye.

  • @hottstepher
    @hottstepher 7 років тому

    I really loved this vid!!!! My son just started 5th grade & when my husband & I visited his classroom 2 days b4 the 1st day, there was basically NOTHING in there. His teacher didn't seem prepared to me & now that I see what you've done (all the thought & organization), i'm sure of it. I'm sure you're a great teacher Mrs. Braun😍

  • @marisasanders1698
    @marisasanders1698 7 років тому +58

    I just got my 1st classroom and I am so excited to get started! I have older kids so I went with the Harry Potter theme because I'm a nerd. LOL

    • @purplelonghorn07
      @purplelonghorn07 7 років тому +16

      Marisa's Makeup Corner that would be my favorite classroom ever

    • @LigeiaPrice
      @LigeiaPrice 7 років тому +4

      Marisa's Makeup Corner i would love thay classroom, even more if when i walked in id hear the harry potter theme. XD

    • @lianakhan8070
      @lianakhan8070 6 років тому +2

      I NEED YOUR CLASSROOM

  • @torijade2246
    @torijade2246 7 років тому +5

    I initially went to college to be a teacher and ended up becoming a nurse practitioner Lol 😂This video makes me wish I stuck with my initial plan! Your students are lucky to have you! Thanks for sharing! Best of luck this school year!

  • @hannahcurtis9919
    @hannahcurtis9919 6 років тому

    I love how your room is simple! Some people’s classroom tours are so overwhelming!

  • @charissajohnson5174
    @charissajohnson5174 7 років тому +2

    I LOVE THIS !! I was a homeschool kid and now I have four of my own and two of them are currently in school. I adore the classrooms my boys have each year, and their teachers have been so creative and made everything so cool and cute. Seeing everything that goes into decorating and setting up the classroom amazes me. You teachers are seriously awesome. Hats off to you ❤️❤️

  • @AnjaAune
    @AnjaAune 7 років тому +7

    This is so strange to see! I went to school in Norway, and our classrooms were totally bare (if I remember right) at the start of the year, and would only "fill up" if we made something that was then hung on the walls. I just find it fascinating how different things are in different contries, and I also find it a little weird that you have to buy all of this yourself.
    I also find it weird that you have the US flag up in the classroom... Here we drew it coming p to our national day, and we only hung it up outside if it was a special day.
    Really liked the video, and I wish my old classrooms looked like this, makes it so much more inviting and nice!
    Have a good school year Jessica!

  • @elidos100
    @elidos100 7 років тому +17

    Wow! What an amazing classroom! Such high standards!!

  • @Momo_0_o
    @Momo_0_o 7 років тому +1

    Im in my 30's, have no kids aside from my fur kids and I loooved watching this video! How fun and inspiring for young minds! I bet your kids have great memories from your class!!

  • @kaitlyn1948
    @kaitlyn1948 6 років тому

    You’re the reason students love coming to school. Love to see a teacher so passionate about their learning environment & care so much about their students!

  • @martaneves8021
    @martaneves8021 7 років тому +3

    I love your homework area, exit ticket area, and flexible seating. We also do the 7 habits at our school. You did a great job with your classroom. To help with classroom management, we use "Class Dojo". It is an app on your phone and smartboard that keeps track of points for behavior so students can work toward rewards, free time, etc. Enjoy your year.

    • @violavicki
      @violavicki 6 років тому

      Marta Neves I love 7 Habits!

  • @ShannahBarrett
    @ShannahBarrett 7 років тому +11

    I hated school and part of the reason was the ones I went to were dirty/disorganized and not always air conditioned (and I live in CA). But I think if I had had a teacher like you back then I would've looked forward to school! 🍎🍁🎒

  • @pennymakeup1
    @pennymakeup1 7 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for posting!!! My second grader starts school tomorrow and he watched your video with me. He really enjoyed seeing a teacher perspective and how a class set up works. 😊😊😊

  • @ellenbartsch4105
    @ellenbartsch4105 7 років тому

    I really enjoyed walking through the process with you. I was a teacher's aide and getting ready was always the most enjoyable three days hard work. Loved changing the bulletin boards for every season or holiday. My favorite was Dr. Seuss Day. I'd work weeks with one other teacher making the door covers depicting either book covers or an illustration. Finally the evening before the big day, after every student had exited the school we'd work feverishly to surprise our students.

  • @alwaysabob8962
    @alwaysabob8962 6 років тому +7

    How in the world do you manage all you do on UA-cam and a full time teaching job? I really admire you!!

  • @zoey_uwu2694
    @zoey_uwu2694 7 років тому +13

    I wish you had been my 5th grade teacher, you seem really cool💕

    • @probablybettyscardigan810
      @probablybettyscardigan810 2 роки тому

      she was my 5th grade teacher that year bahaha! she was amazing and i have so many memories from that room!

  • @amandar1670
    @amandar1670 7 років тому +1

    It's so apparent that you care about your students and on so many levels. Thank you for doing one of several thankless jobs in our society. Beauty, brains, empathy and selflessness- I love it!

  • @carola3046
    @carola3046 7 років тому

    I am a "seasoned" teacher...but, I so love to see the enthusiasm in my young colleagues. And, I do have to say, the border does remind me of a Sephora bag. Thanks for sharing and have a great year.

  • @karenkingrey6142
    @karenkingrey6142 7 років тому +3

    I just love your room! You set it up so well😉 hope you have a great year!!!!

  • @phronesis7931
    @phronesis7931 7 років тому +4

    It will be my first teaching year (litterature in highschool in France) and I've never seen a classrooom like that. In France all teachers do not have "their" classroom so we can't customize our class. But this is really cool !

  • @nazifahayat
    @nazifahayat 7 років тому

    I used to teach at a school and I loved all the little details and new ideas I would come up with for my class. I really miss being a teacher. You're doing a great job

  • @jamiemonroe9236
    @jamiemonroe9236 7 років тому

    This is the coolest classroom I have ever seen!!! I love how you have a library and pillows. This is a huge classroom and we never had a sink and all them cubboards in 5th grade. Thanks for sharing love how you did you classroom!

  • @christinetodd9817
    @christinetodd9817 7 років тому +19

    Your classroom is huge!!

    • @elliedodds4732
      @elliedodds4732 7 років тому

      Christine Todd ik my class rooms are just plain prison looking rooms

  • @444.jasmine
    @444.jasmine 6 років тому +9

    these american teachers decorating their classes and going ham on buying new decorations while my 5&6th-grade teacher has had the same decorations for the past 4 years 😂

    • @gatosandwichera
      @gatosandwichera 4 роки тому

      And they pay for all this stuff all by themselves with their own money! I don't get it at all

    • @marginelouis6674
      @marginelouis6674 3 роки тому

      @@gatosandwichera they can claim it on taxes in some cases and get a reund.

  • @DCupcake58
    @DCupcake58 7 років тому +1

    I, too, got all a flutter at the teacher store. I used to play school as a child. I have so much respect for teachers who can motivate children of any age.

  • @smashb13
    @smashb13 7 років тому

    Any child would be lucky to have you as a teacher! Just the decorating of your classroom alone shows how much you care about your students!

  • @chamichami8766
    @chamichami8766 7 років тому +4

    This is the video I didn't know I really wanted

  • @EleanorHawthorne
    @EleanorHawthorne 7 років тому +3

    American schools are so different to ours in the U.K.!!! Our teachers never ever ever put as much effort in as you do with decorating the classroom and our classrooms were so tiny!!!! We would all be squashed and cramped like sardines!! Xx

  • @blondieb576
    @blondieb576 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for teaching and helping to mold our children into the adults they will become!
    My son is a rising Junior in high school this year! I can hardly believe it!
    I have 2 sister in laws that are teachers (one is a elem music teacher and the other is a teacher at a group home) my father in law is also a retired marketing and horticulture teacher. He retired 2 years ago. I know it's not an easy job, it's very tiring and such hard work. A thankless job at many times. I hope you have a great school year and a wonderful bunch of students! Thank you again for everything you do. My son has had some wonderful teachers through these past years. I only wish he were lucky to have had you as a teacher/mentor! That would have been awesome. My son's first day of school is the Tuesday after Labor Day here in VA. Here's to the start of the 2017/2018 school year!!

  • @shaynak745
    @shaynak745 7 років тому

    As a former teacher, I applaud you for taking your time and own money to create this beautiful classroom. It is organized, warm and inviting. Have a great year!

  • @corriesites2431
    @corriesites2431 7 років тому +57

    What do you get more excited about buying, teaching supplies or makeup?

  • @gemmabuckley
    @gemmabuckley 7 років тому +384

    I really don't know why y'all have to spend your own money on this stuff. 😐

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому +55

      Gemma Buckley Yeah... Many school districts don't have a lot of extra money, so decor and stuff isn't really a huge necessity. You tend to start collecting stuff as the years go by though so each year you have to buy less and less. A lot of stuff you can kind of DIY for not too much money though too 😀

    • @jhanvold
      @jhanvold 7 років тому +28

      Gemma Buckley Who else would buy it? School districts in general are not swimming in surplus money. While they *may* provide the basics, the result would not look like this space, which is set up by the teacher to maximize their teaching style and strategies.

    • @allysonwonderland8923
      @allysonwonderland8923 7 років тому +21

      Gemma Buckley if I'm not mistaken you can write it off on taxes... not that that does much but it makes it suck just a little less

    • @loeebayne
      @loeebayne 7 років тому +21

      Because people don't want to pay higher taxes to fund supplies. It sucks but if you want your classroom to be nice and have enough supplies - you have to spend your own money,

    • @emilyclaire995
      @emilyclaire995 7 років тому +18

      Allyson Wonderland you can claim only up to $250. That doesn't come close :)

  • @sweetie1027
    @sweetie1027 7 років тому

    Your classroom looks so incredibly bright and inviting!! Your students are lucky to have a teacher who has such an eye for detail. Good luck with the school year, Mrs. Braun!! 🍎

  • @littlelincolnvlogs872
    @littlelincolnvlogs872 7 років тому +1

    As a fellow teacher who is on year 11 and just had her first week back with students, I am amazed that you have the energy to teach AND have an awesome UA-cam channel! I barely have enough energy to pour myself a glass of wine at the end of the day!

  • @pm-r6136
    @pm-r6136 6 років тому +3

    Hi! Where did you get your mailbox? love your classroom! !

  • @hidden_sunrise
    @hidden_sunrise 7 років тому +6

    I just don't understand why the government only allows $250 of Educator Expenses to be tax deductible. It's crazy.

  • @solsticequeen
    @solsticequeen 7 років тому

    27 students in 1 class, wow! My daughter's classroom was about 10-13 students until 5th grade [K3-8th grade private]. You will surely have a busy year, but I bet it will never be boring in your class. 5th graders are just starting to find themselves and working on expressing their opinions, but still have a pure innocence. All these years, and I have never put much thought into how much work goes into setting up a classroom. That was ALOT of work. Whew.... went from drab to fab!!!! Very neat, thank you for sharing.

  • @uarmyhopebri
    @uarmyhopebri 7 років тому

    this is why i love you! i'm a preschool teacher and i got SO EXCITED when you walked into that store it looks like teacher heaven 😻

  • @leslieshari
    @leslieshari 7 років тому +6

    Bruh... do you know how plane Mexico school's are?! Like I wish I could have a classroom like this when I was in 5th grade!!😭

  • @Shayri01
    @Shayri01 7 років тому +35

    Oh so you do all that on your own? In India students do all that stuff in spare time.

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому +3

      Shayri Garg What!? I'm going to teach there 😆 Kidding, but that is pretty cool that they help!

    • @lyzawhitney
      @lyzawhitney 7 років тому +10

      I love that idea of having the students help decorate the classroom so it's something they can be proud of and feel more responsible for :)

    • @iffahinsyirah7204
      @iffahinsyirah7204 7 років тому +3

      Shayri Garg in Malaysia too..the students must decorate their own class and the teacher will collect money from the students to buy the stuff for them or the students need to buy themselves..depending on the school..lol!

    • @adriana516
      @adriana516 7 років тому

      In Panama the students do all the decor....bulletin boards and all that...

  • @kimberley8902
    @kimberley8902 6 років тому

    I was inspired to use a linen fabric this year from another teacher and I absolutely love it!!! No accidental rips or staple marks from pulling things off to rearrange or reference.

  • @amandahagerman7425
    @amandahagerman7425 7 років тому +1

    I am also a grade 5 teacher and it's so great to get to see this side of you as well! Couple good ideas I may steal! Thanks!

  • @solsticequeen
    @solsticequeen 7 років тому +53

    Question about the lowered desks: Do they sit on the floor , kneel, or how does that work?

    • @Santillomom2
      @Santillomom2 7 років тому +6

      I was wondering the same thing!

    • @reacher9856
      @reacher9856 7 років тому +4

      Goldilocks I'm wondering the same thing! What if everyone wants to sit at their desk?

    • @Sara-xk1ns
      @Sara-xk1ns 7 років тому +47

      Goldilocks I've seen them a lot more the past few years, kids can chose to sit on the floor however they wish. I've seen some teachers buy these spiny circle cushion things to sit on the floor, looks like she got the foam knee protectors u can use in the garden. I know the classes I've seen who use seating like this don't have the same desk all year, they rotate weekly. So the kid won't be on the floor all year. In my sons school, 4th grade, they offer a variety of seating too including exercise balls instead of a chair, chairs with elastic bands on the leg to bounce their legs, beanbags, tables to stand at. They encourage the kids to learn in whatever way is comfy for them as long as it's not distracting. They also offer privacy screens if a child is distracted visually by others, noise cancelling headphones if a child is distracted by noise or other kids when he should be working independently, a lot of things to really help the kids. It's amazing what teachers do everyday. I give so much credit, I know I could never do it.

    • @designgirl96
      @designgirl96 7 років тому +5

      Goldilocks It's part of flexible seating! :)

    • @cubbylevi1764
      @cubbylevi1764 7 років тому +13

      Nicole Valadares and some kids need to stand during a lot of their class time. A teacher must be flexible and try to individualize as much as possible. Yet it's so hard on the classroom teacher. Meeting every single need, and those are legion!!

  • @mariumsalman5892
    @mariumsalman5892 7 років тому +9

    I'm a teacher too for KG . 😁
    Yaaas go teachers 👍👍

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому +1

      Marium Salman Yay teachers! I am a high school teacher 😊

    • @mariumsalman5892
      @mariumsalman5892 7 років тому

      Ashley Nicole I would really like to teach higher grades but I'm kinda scared to , I'd like to go for grades 1-2 :(

    • @audreymoore5603
      @audreymoore5603 7 років тому +4

      Marium Salman I teach Pre-K....let's hear it for the little guys! 👏😉

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому +1

      Marium Salman Aw, I actually love the higher grades and the kids are not as scary as you would think. I have become their mother hen or something over the last couple years because I have a constant flow of kids in my room, even during lunch, planning, and before school. I always say that I would literally have no idea what to do if someone asked me to run an elementary classroom for a day 😆

  • @amber8022
    @amber8022 7 років тому

    I love how excited you are. Your students are lucky to have you for a teacher! Have a wonderful school year!! 😊😊

  • @yvetteaguirre9522
    @yvetteaguirre9522 7 років тому

    I loved how you set the whole classroom. So positive, lively and relaxing too--a feel for close to home.

  • @kierstendockerty6806
    @kierstendockerty6806 7 років тому +49

    That's kinda funny because u uploaded it today and I started school today and I'm in 5th grade

    • @chasingdharmaify
      @chasingdharmaify 7 років тому +6

      Kiersten Dockerty happy first day!

    • @kierstendockerty6806
      @kierstendockerty6806 7 років тому +2

      Amanda AFAF thanks

    • @sergiofrias6573
      @sergiofrias6573 6 років тому

      I started august 15 bu i have a long summer break

    • @tess1166
      @tess1166 6 років тому

      Kiersten Dockerty
      Same

    • @Ryan-iu8yd
      @Ryan-iu8yd 6 років тому +1

      Kiersten Dockerty Ha, good luck with school, I'm done with it! 😂

  • @jennadewitt1852
    @jennadewitt1852 6 років тому +7

    i wish classrooms looked like this when i was in 5th grade......

  • @TheMunchyelena
    @TheMunchyelena 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing this! You don't realize all that goes into setting up a class. You did a wonderful job! I love the reading corner I could see my son (4th gr) wanting to read just to be in the corner with pillows!

  • @leaspeer3323
    @leaspeer3323 6 років тому

    Lol. When you walked in and was like “aahhh teacher heaven.”
    It me when I’m in craft stores:)
    I’ve been planning my classroom since I graduated high school and started my education major.

  • @Soflysopretty850
    @Soflysopretty850 7 років тому +4

    Oh wow your a teacher i wanna say tht explains a lot i bet your kids love u to death hope you have an awesome year thanks for all you do for our youth hope your able to reach and connect to them

  • @audreymoore5603
    @audreymoore5603 7 років тому +23

    Good luck this year! We start Aug 22nd! #teachersrock

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 років тому +2

      Audrey Moore My kids started today and we started on Monday. So early!! 😩 We get out before Memorial Day though! 👍🏻

    • @audreymoore5603
      @audreymoore5603 7 років тому +1

      Ashley Nicole Good luck this year!

    • @audreymoore5603
      @audreymoore5603 7 років тому

      Chill Banana Summer flew by...have a great year! 🌸

    • @mparlanti
      @mparlanti 7 років тому

      Chill Banana me too!

    • @CaroleEvans93436
      @CaroleEvans93436 7 років тому

      How does the school year work in the USA? I'm really confused. Our children start back at school after summer in September. They have a week off in October for half term then work through until Christmas (they have two and a half weeks off). They go back the first week in January and have another half term week break in February. Then it's back to school for 2 weeks off at Easter and a week off at the end of June for Spring bank holiday. They return to school until nearly the end of July and then have 6 weeks summer break. Our school days (in my town in Britain) start at 8.45 and finish at 3.15pm x We also have odd bank holiday day's off and teacher training days x

  • @erinptrsn
    @erinptrsn 7 років тому

    I LOVE your reading nook! My mother was actually my third grade teacher, and she valued reading so much. For her classroom, she got hold of a brand new bathtub from the nearby base from where we lived, and kept the wooden "shell" that it came in and put it in her reading nook. She had everyone bring in a pillow to fill it up, and it was called the reading bathtub. She used it for incentives. She also would rotate everyone once a week, and when it was your week, if you turned in all your homework on time, worked well throughout the week, and kept your area clean, you got 20 minutes in the reading bathtub on Friday while everyone else had to do some type of schoolwork in class. People still remember her reading bathtub and how impactful it was on their love for reading (and I'm 38 now!)! I'm excited for your class!

  • @mazemame
    @mazemame 6 років тому

    A teacher that actually likes their job. We NEED more of her!