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Hope your first week goes well. Less stress hopefully!

Ooooo. I like that rug.

Well done Mr. Bowen! I enjoy how detailed your videos are getting into the types of things you’re planning. You offer a great perspective on what it’s like in a new classroom at a new school. I have never been able to get into a classroom as early as you did. That certainly is a blessing. One thought I had when I saw the lunch sheet was about breakfast. It might be nice to have a box if the child normally brings a breakfast. That way all of the food information is on the same sheet. Have a great workshop week!

Often using dry erase markers over top of sharpie/permanent markers will allow you to erase the sharpie writing. Just trace over top and wipe off. It works for me on laminated items, the whiteboard and my desks/tables. More porous materials may be tricky.

We are boy heavy as well!😅

I love your classroom setup, any tips for a first time kindergarden teacher? I start in 2 weeks!

Oh wow. I'm 74 yo and you are my kindred kindergarten soul!!! Wish I had gone that route. I'm substituting, have degree in ECE, and love teaching!

I love watching your sweet girl. She is such a mood. So much personality. ❤🎉

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Hi , Mr. Bowen, where would you have them sit right next to you at the kidney table because I don't see any chairs right next to you at the kidney table and what do you mean that they would hold your hand if it neccessary or you would hold their hand? Give me an example ? Just confused. Please answer I need tips.

We use that curriculum too and the alpha friends component is my favorite part. The kids love the videos that go with them and the little dances. There are also new vowel friend videos if you look for them, that don’t have cards.

Hi , Mr. Bowen, where would you have them sit right next to you at the kidney table because I don't see any chairs right next to you at the kidney table and what do you mean that they would hold your hand if it neccessary or you would hold their hand? Give me an example ? Just confused. Please answer I need tips.

Great advice! Another piece of advice is to check to see if your district has a pacing guide that they want you to follow. The most important thing is to ask your team teachers.

New subscriber. Love your setup. Best wishes for the upcoming year. I wanted to shout out that your room is not visually overwhelming and gives a sense of calm welcoming.

Layout first!

I like the magazine bins for student workbooks. Would you be able to fit 2 bins per shelf slot above their coat hooks? Not only would it make them easier to reach, but it would also open up a lot more storage space for other items.

Your classroom looks great! I do wonder about the choice of having both behavior and academic achievement (or lack there of) publicly displayed? That seems like it could be unnecessarily stressful/embarrassing, especially for such young students.

Looks great! Just so you know, I saw the calendar starting with Monday. The first day of the week is Sunday. I believe that's how the calendar was made.

I love your data wall idea! What a great way to have students take ownership of their learning! ❤

In my district we use a modified version of the Saxon phonics program.

I really enjoy your videos--have fun on your vacation--travel safely and will be looking forward to your videos returning after your deserved relaxation!

What type of phonics program do you guys use 🎉

Your room is looking great!

You've got a bathroom inside your classroom!!! How nice!!

Congrats on your new district! Not having to commute a long distance is amazing! I drive about 45 minutes one way, through Los Angeles traffic.

Just an idea: You could shrink and reprint the alphabet to fit that wall better.

Why do you use a word wall instead of a sound wall?

I have always loved "centers" even up to second grade (I call them stations during reading block and math block). I do however suggest that the writing area be on a shelf next to a table same for art. Students walking from that one area to another with the restroom and box of blocks right there could become hectic with so many littles in the room or messy.

You are SO LUCKY to live walking distance!!! 💖💖💖

I have an air/heating unit in my room. What I did is I put a pocket chart on the back of the bookshelf and then used the heating unit as a magnet area for putting alphabet in order, making CVC words, forming sight words, etc. It has always worked out rather well for my center time during small group.

You’re so right…get your layout done first!!

How do you deal with hallway misbehavior? What consequences do you use in your classroom and for running in the hallway? Also do you have a studnet sit right next to you if they need to be in close proximity to you and where do they sit next to you? Do they sit right next to you at the kidney table ? Please answer just curious studying elementary education starting my third year of online college in September.

How do you deal with hallway misbehavior? What consequences do you use in your classroom and for running in the hallway? Also do you have a studnet sit right next to you if they need to be in close proximity to you and where do they sit next to you? Do they sit right next to you at the kidney table ? Please answer just curious studying elementary education starting my third year of online college in September.

You can even put the black cube storage down horizontal, so you have more room on the top to put bins, etc...

You could maybe store big containers behind the bookshelf to make it less desirable for kids to want to go although I agree with you that if you set those boundaries it won’t be an issue. Also, could you put a vanity type mirror (one that tilts down) on the top of your shelf to face that blind spot so you can see it from your table? Looking great!!

Take out the bigger area rug for sure it looks a bit outdated for the color choice replace it with a lighter color… the classroom color flow is giving a bit to serious with those stronger colors & can make them a bit nervous on the first day…. keep the little library nook put some bing bags in that area put some happy vinyl stickers on the windows so it won’t be so bland the seating arrangement looks a bit every where try putting it all together in the shape of a circle so you can have more room Happy Teaching 🎊 🎊 🎉🎉

Happy teaching! Have a great school year...I'm in NYC we go back in September.

Looks great!

Can you put the book shelf facing the other way? Push the one with the red bins all the way over flush with ac, flip the other one. It will eliminate the blind spot. The comp cart will prevent shelf tipping and getting computers is quick so no kids will be back there without your supervision.

How do you deal with hallway misbehavior? What consequences do you use in your classroom and for running in the hallway? Also do you have a studnet sit right next to you if they need to be in close proximity to you and where do they sit next to you? Do they sit right next to you at the kidney table ? Please answer just curious studying elementary education starting my third year of online college in September.

Congrats on landing your dream job!! I love kindergarten!! 💖

You could utilize the air unit for a word building/magnets center. I like the bookshelf in the front. I had a piece similar and when students were done with their work they could get a book to look at (like an early finisher activity). I would keep all furniture pieces until you either find the perfect spot or if you absolutely do not need it because more than likely you will not get it back!

You should update your wish list for a rug. I went to see if your added one and it is not there yet?

I like the idea of putting your black shelf on the counter and placing your 10 drawer cart back beside your teacher table. Then maybe move the math manipulative shelf in the open space in front of the hooks/storage cabinets and stadium bookshelves beside each other. Do students turn in work as they enter the classroom? Maybe consider using another surface for turning in work and getting rid of the table. Also, I think the large group rug would look better turned around.

Move back row tabkes towards ac a bit and move the bookshelf on the edge of the rug facing the other bookshelf, then you wont have as big of a blindspot

You could turn the 2 back tables lengthwise. This would open space I the back of the room. You might even be able to slide your rug back a bit. I would also slide the one bookshelf up to the ac unit. Then place the other bookshelf coming out from the corner of the ac unit, this would fill that empty spot, without blocking the airflow much. On the back of the of the other book shelf, you could store student supplies, such as pencils, crayons, glue, etc.

You could also, move your black cube shelf on top of your cabinets in the corner behind your small group table. Then your 10 drawer cart can move to where you had the black cube shelf.

You could move the library shelf facing you instead. So the library will be open towards your table. Looking great so far!

How do you deal with hallway misbehavior? What consequences do you use in your classroom and for running in the hallway? Also do you have a studnet sit right next to you if they need to be in close proximity to you and where do they sit next to you? Do they sit right next to you at the kidney table ? Please answer just curious studying elementary education starting my third year of online college in September.

It looks great! So glad I found your channel!