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.
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!"
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.
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.
I agree. Kids have all sorts of interoception challenges, especially when transitioning from an exciting period like recess. Our body literally hits the pause button on certain bodily signals when we're excited.
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!
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. 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.
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 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!❤❤
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'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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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 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!
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.
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 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.
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!!!😂😂😂😂
You had me before you said pay attention with your face, no cuz me especially and I know a lot of other students can't pay attention like that you have to be fidgeting or you have to be looking around at something else. It's just not good to have that expectation for every person in your class.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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 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'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 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.
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!!! :)
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!
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!
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!
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
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 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 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
And hands and feet to yourself is very relevant in pandemic 2020! Thank you for your clear management strategies! from a returning teacher to middle school 😄 Melodie
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.
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!
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.*
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.
Words can not express how amazing this is. Still relevant in 2018.
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!!!
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!
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!"
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.
Yes! Finally a video from a Middle School teacher! Awesome tips.
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.
I agree. Kids have all sorts of interoception challenges, especially when transitioning from an exciting period like recess. Our body literally hits the pause button on certain bodily signals when we're excited.
Love your style.
Perfect!!! Sooo finally a real teacher!!!
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!
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.
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.
“Pay attention with ya face”
LOVE THIS
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.
LOVE everything about what you said! Thanks for sharing. :)
Watching this in 2021 and it is brilliant!
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!❤❤
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 love your ideas!
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.
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!
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.
Your tactic is straight gangster 😊
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 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.
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.... 😬😬😬
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 LIFE!!
We can't controll our bladder but I get if your giving instructions
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.
You are literally my teaching twin!! I have the EXACT same ideas about rules! Love the meme idea!
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!
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!
This is gold. Thank you from a new middle school teacher!!!
Incredibly thankful for this in depth video!
+Mayleen Mincher You're very welcome! :)
This is fabulous. I am a first year teacher and this info is GOLD. Thank you truly for sharing
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
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!
Thank you so much for making this view and giving examples, this has helped with my year 7 students so much!
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 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'm so glad you don't like the call and response, either! I hate it!
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.
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*
I love it ❤I will do it
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.
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 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 use callbacks (current fave is yakkety yak...don't talk back), but I'm definitely incorporating the listen with your face. I love it!
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.
You had me before you said pay attention with your face, no cuz me especially and I know a lot of other students can't pay attention like that you have to be fidgeting or you have to be looking around at something else. It's just not good to have that expectation for every person in your class.
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.
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”
with yo faceeeee!!! haha I love this. Using memes for behavior expectation is great.
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?
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
Wow really clever with the behaviour reflection sheet! (especially if the parents are involved and its in the student's handwriting!)
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.
this was great! thank you for sharing.. really like the meme ideas and the behavior reflection sheet!
I appreciate that you are very clear with your expectations! Thanks for the 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!
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! ;)
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.
Loved this! That giraffe cracked me up!😻😂💕💖
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 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.
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!!! :)
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!
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.
love that!! so many great ideas! thanks for sharing
I substitute teach. They come to school without a pencil!!!
Behavior refelction sheet!! Evidence and teacher.
Personally, as a former teacher, we did not have time to go thru all this.
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!
Used the giraffe meme! Works so well for middle school kids!
Haha, it's my life saver! ;)
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
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.)
It's very hard for me to pay attention with my face because of my sever ADHD. I can't keep my focus for longer than 5 minutes. Sometimes less.
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 🤷🏼♀️
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
Really glad you shared this!
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! :)
Very helpful! Thank you for making this. I can't wait to watch more of your videos. :)
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 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
Thank you for sharing this video!
Best video I have found over Jr. High behaviors!!!!
Yes!! Love it!!! The meme's are good!!
These are great tips. Thanks for sharing them.
It was helpful. Thanks
Love your videos! I finish my teaching degree next year and would like to teach middle school Science. You share great advice and useful tips. THANKS!
Yay for science teachers! (My dad was my 7th grade science teacher. Kinda awkward, but I could get help on the homework really easily! Haha)
Same!! I love ur videos !! 😁😁
And hands and feet to yourself is very relevant in pandemic 2020! Thank you for your clear management strategies! from a returning teacher to middle school 😄 Melodie
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 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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I respect your classroom management style.