Michelle, please consider talking to your doctor and/or getting a sleep-study done! Pulling an actual "all-nighter" not just because you're busy but from stress, on top of continual days of bad sleep, is not normal or healthy!
Sorry, I don’t like the idea of welcome walk, especially bc it is being done in the evening. What if teachers have kids themselves? They would need a babysitter to do this, which isn’t right. While it’s nice to want to meet students in person, I think going to their house is too much. Anything that makes teachers work evenings is moving into their personal time/life. I hope you’re getting paid for the time…
@@Laurasaputo13 Exactly! I understand interviews have to be in the evening. Where I am, we get the Friday off after doing evening interviews. For some reason though Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night, is not compensated in the same way, yet of course you are expected to be there for the evening. Any sort of Christmas or spring concert is the same thing. We have to be there to lead and supervise our class for the evening but no compensation. We are basically being asked to do extra hours of work for free….😡. I have small children and then have to make arrangements for their care when these things happen. I’ve never refused to go, but technically you could bc you are not getting paid to be there. At other school boards (like where my kids go) they have concerts during the day. I asked a fellow teacher who works there and she said there is no way their teachers would ever do an evening concert outside of school hours.
@@jenniferkennedy1617 What she was saying was, whenever she's wondering when Michelle is going to post a new video, divine intervention comes in and a new video goes up
I love the walk idea! I wish more districts did this! The howdy is definitely Texas! Your classroom is stunning and your students will love the space! You definitely have found your home and I cannot be more proud of you!!
This video makes my heart so happy. You are giving me so much motivation for the start of the new year. I truly love all of the little things you show and I spend your videos trying to come up with ways to use them in my middle school classroom. I completely understand how these things make you happy. At the end of the day that's the most important thing. There is so much negativity associated with teaching and going back to school nowadays that it's a breath of fresh air to see all of this in a positive light. Thank you for helping me to remember to take my positive pants out of the closet and get them ready for a new year! You are the best!
The walk idea is so personable! It's great for you to feel all that joy you feel, and you don't have to be afraid to share it! Teacher's who are passionate about teaching are the best teachers, and lift the quality in their students! Keep it up with the balance that will come because you're connected to it! Love it!😊❤
It’s weird because I am a teacher but I’m extremely shy and antisocial so I would dread doing the walk. I’m fine when I’m talking to students, but talking to other adults makes my stomach churn 😂
@c.willie Remember, she said the teachers go with someone which would certainly help. Now, if you're in a neighborhood that's not safe, it may need to work differently. 😉
Love everything you are doing ! Everything is beautiful. Remember the promise to your self … you don’t have to do too much …so it can be better for you .. Have a great start to the year 🎉
We did a welcome walk coming out of Covid and then the next year we had the walk AND an Open House. My admin wanted to continue both, but the teachers complained because they both basically serve the same purpose. Now we are back to just an Open House, thankfully!
Michelle I am sooo sooo happy you are returning to the classroom! U r as natural born teacher! Even after 20 years as a teacher your videos bring new life to me as a teacher thank u thank u and keep it up! Loove u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The room is very nicely set up. I love the pops of color you've used. Two questions: 1. Does it seem strange to you to sit and listen to another person do P.D. when YOU used to be the traveling P.D. presenter? 2. Does the school system provide the student's Chromebooks? Oh, one more thing, save your voice when you're doing these videos and just let US do the reading. We can pause and read the forms, slides, etc. You don't need to read it aloud, you'll be doing enough talking very soon. :-) I'm so happy you went back into teaching; you were BORN to impact kids! Do you still have Luna, your cat?
Do you use Eureka squared? I've used both the eurekas. Eureka Squared comes with the slideshows on great minds. I am struggling with sleep too, but I'm remembering that the first days of school are automatically stressful.
i was telling my sister in law about what u said about home visits she couldnt imagine doing that but than where we live our school covers a large area so it be kinda crazy to try to visit all the kids at home
for instance my nieces get on the school bus at 630 in the morning and dont get home til 430 their bus ride is 45 minutes because the distance to the school
I really struggle with sleep when stressed. You may already do this but I do recommend melatonin! I put off trying it for so long. It really helps me get to sleep and I seem to stay asleep better. Maybe give it a try if you haven't!
4-Emerson... that's adorable. I love it!🥰 I struggle with my sleep every summer, all summer... so I feel you on that, Michelle. I go back to work on Monday for Pre-service so I'm trying to get my sleep back on track too. I've had some success the last 3 nights, so yay!
Michelle, Thank you for these videos of yours. I really need them right now. I've had an aunt pass away to leukemia cancer this week and I just want everyone to never let a day go by without letting someone or the ones that you love know that you love them and give them a hug for me. - Dwight
How did supply organization go? I feel like it would be very chaotic and parents would be mad. But MAN would I love to have parents help with that rather than wasting so much time the first day!!
If u really wanna be the best at something-sometimes it's gonna be overwhelming. Same as your lifting, u could go in a lift normal pounds and be fit.. right now you've decided to take it to the next level. Same w teaching, you'll figure your level and where it fits into yours and Billy's lives. Your excitement is contagious!
Hi! I’m not even a teacher….i am an RN, but I found your videos a while ago and love watching them! You have such an amazing personality and I LOVE all the Office clips 😂. I hope you have an amazing school year! Your students are so blessed to have you there!! ❤
So thankful you are back. That means I'm back...following you. You were sn amazing teacher and I have no doubt you will still be amazing! Looking forward to a school year with you. I teach 3rd so everything you do benefits me. Again, soooooo glad you're back!
I love key chain idea! I am actually doing a friendship bracelet key chain. Using the idea of Taylor Swift. I teach middle school. I thought students could really use a keychain.
You teaching Eureka is a GOD SEND! My district also uses it and I’ve been looking for someone who has a template that I can use to make slides on. I teach Eureka for Kindergarten. Eureka is ALOT! But I see the benefits from it. My son is starting 4th grade so he’s in your wheel house. It’s going to be nice to see it from your POV.
Hi! I was wondering about your lapel mic. I just got an amplifier with a headset so I don’t have to raise my voice. I was curious if your lapel mic only works for recording, or could I Bluetooth it to a speaker?
Michelle, thanks for sharing your ideas for meeting students and preparing for the first day. I loved catching up on how you are doing. I appreciate your hard work! 💜
My Necie and newphs start school August 26th! In Michigan which is kinda weird for Michigan but you’re video is kinda interesting hopefully you all have a great first day of school
So you just gave me an idea that's gonna spin in my head for a while...those key chains! I love flamingos and have quite a few scattered around the room. A cool "part of the flock" keychain sounds like something I need to get working on! We just wrapped up our first week. It went well which I hope sets the tone for the rest of the year. Now I have to get going on my calendar/planner because there's a lot going on and even more coming up. Gotta stay on top of it. Have a great year, Michelle!
Your genuine enthusiasm for what you do will be appreciated by parents. It's so nice to see someone re-entering the profession with so many teachers publicly quitting and bad mouthing it. Many things are broken in public ed, but if everyone gives up where does that leave students? Welcome Back! Classroom looks great!
I hope you get your sleep schedule back on track, I know the feeling. Everything looks great, I really like those cute keychains. Also, the affirmations by the mirror are adorable! (Even though at first I thought one of them said “you’re stranger than you think” 🤣🤣🤣) Have a great school year!
You are glowing so this is where you need to be! Have a fabulous year and I'll be watching. I stumbled on to your channel when the pandemic hit in 2020. I was looking for online learning via zoom. Your tips for on line learning was so helpful. Your channel popped up and I've been watching ever since. Welcome to Texas. I live in San Antonio and I teach high school. I continue to find great tips on your channel for my high school students. Thank you for sharing so generously. :)
I love the magnetic calendar! The one you have linked is just a blank white board. Where can I find the one in your video? Also, what is the link for the calendar pieces?
I found you many years ago sharing your love of coffee (cause same haha) and teacher vlogs for the week. I was always drawn to your style and just love of what you do! I am so excited for you and I hope you have the absolute best year!
Enjoying your back to school videos. So what if students don’t have cell phones to scan QR codes? Or is that more for the parents to scan on meet the teacher ? All the best on your new year in Texas. I loved the Texan flag by the way. ❤
Michelle, I love your vlogs. I looked forward to them daily. I love the magnetic calendar template. Do you have a digital calendar template that can be used in the classroom or show us how we could create a digital calendar to make it interactive with the students? I love all of your ideas!!
I actually have a sticky note in my planner on the month of August that I move from one year to the next. It says the following: Note to self - The beginning of the year is always hectic and crazy. Things will settle down. 😊
Hi Michelle, love watching tour videos. Are there any google courses or tech courses you would recommend teachers or student teachers take? Ty for all you do for this community. Love the student visit idea it’s so sweet.
The gift that you are giving your students is totally awesome. I don't think that the tag is cheesy at all. I would never have guessed that they were created in the early hours of a morning.
i still think that southern school is going to be a different beast than maryland you are going to find for the most part students are raised differently and parents put up with less
Your room looks amazing as always! How long since you’ve taught last? I’m curious if you think the children have changed since the pandemic 😬😬 because they definitely have where I live! Not necessarily for the better 😞
Love your channel! I was given advice on “sleeping” when your brain is going 100 miles per hour. Write your ideas down on a sticky note (while trying to sleep) and stick them to your headboard.
Michelle, please consider talking to your doctor and/or getting a sleep-study done! Pulling an actual "all-nighter" not just because you're busy but from stress, on top of continual days of bad sleep, is not normal or healthy!
I’m not a teacher, but have a high stress job AND am the sole caregiver for my 84 yr old mother. Pulling all-nighters is a weekly thing for me! 😵💫
Sorry, I don’t like the idea of welcome walk, especially bc it is being done in the evening. What if teachers have kids themselves? They would need a babysitter to do this, which isn’t right. While it’s nice to want to meet students in person, I think going to their house is too much. Anything that makes teachers work evenings is moving into their personal time/life. I hope you’re getting paid for the time…
@@Laurasaputo13 Exactly! I understand interviews have to be in the evening. Where I am, we get the Friday off after doing evening interviews. For some reason though Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night, is not compensated in the same way, yet of course you are expected to be there for the evening. Any sort of Christmas or spring concert is the same thing. We have to be there to lead and supervise our class for the evening but no compensation. We are basically being asked to do extra hours of work for free….😡. I have small children and then have to make arrangements for their care when these things happen. I’ve never refused to go, but technically you could bc you are not getting paid to be there. At other school boards (like where my kids go) they have concerts during the day. I asked a fellow teacher who works there and she said there is no way their teachers would ever do an evening concert outside of school hours.
I have been waiting for this video! Every morning @ 7 am.. I check hoping to see a new thumbnail on your page! Good luck for the ‘24-‘25 school year!
EVERY TIME I wonder when we are getting another video BOOM divine intervention.
Same!😂🎉
Same 😂😂😂
@@jenniferkennedy1617 It's just a saying, not specific to this channel
@@jenniferkennedy1617 What she was saying was, whenever she's wondering when Michelle is going to post a new video, divine intervention comes in and a new video goes up
I love the walk idea! I wish more districts did this! The howdy is definitely Texas! Your classroom is stunning and your students will love the space! You definitely have found your home and I cannot be more proud of you!!
This video makes my heart so happy. You are giving me so much motivation for the start of the new year. I truly love all of the little things you show and I spend your videos trying to come up with ways to use them in my middle school classroom. I completely understand how these things make you happy. At the end of the day that's the most important thing. There is so much negativity associated with teaching and going back to school nowadays that it's a breath of fresh air to see all of this in a positive light. Thank you for helping me to remember to take my positive pants out of the closet and get them ready for a new year! You are the best!
Question, why not an analog clock?
The WALK: What a great way to connect not just with students but their families, get a glimpse of them/their environment outside of school.
Love the key chain idea. Can you link the key chains? I don't see them in your Amazon storefront. Thank you, and best of luck!
If you feel overwhelmed, you’re in a place to see it and control it.
I ❤ your videos!
The walk idea is so personable! It's great for you to feel all that joy you feel, and you don't have to be afraid to share it! Teacher's who are passionate about teaching are the best teachers, and lift the quality in their students! Keep it up with the balance that will come because you're connected to it! Love it!😊❤
It’s weird because I am a teacher but I’m extremely shy and antisocial so I would dread doing the walk. I’m fine when I’m talking to students, but talking to other adults makes my stomach churn 😂
@c.willie Remember, she said the teachers go with someone which would certainly help. Now, if you're in a neighborhood that's not safe, it may need to work differently. 😉
Love everything you are doing ! Everything is beautiful. Remember the promise to your self … you don’t have to do too much …so it can be better for you .. Have a great start to the year 🎉
Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I love your videos I want to be a teacher when I am older
We did a welcome walk coming out of Covid and then the next year we had the walk AND an Open House. My admin wanted to continue both, but the teachers complained because they both basically serve the same purpose. Now we are back to just an Open House, thankfully!
Michelle I am sooo sooo happy you are returning to the classroom! U r as natural born teacher! Even after 20 years as a teacher your videos bring new life to me as a teacher thank u thank u and keep it up! Loove u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If your sleep schedule doesn't settle down, talk to your doctor. Sleep deprivation mimics ADD.
I am thinking about going back to school to become a teacher
Do it! Best job in the world! I am a second career ( or third) and no job is as rewarding!
I think I know why your clock for signing out has the wrong date and day. Check what year you have in the settings.
The room is very nicely set up. I love the pops of color you've used. Two questions: 1. Does it seem strange to you to sit and listen to another person do P.D. when YOU used to be the traveling P.D. presenter? 2. Does the school system provide the student's Chromebooks? Oh, one more thing, save your voice when you're doing these videos and just let US do the reading. We can pause and read the forms, slides, etc. You don't need to read it aloud, you'll be doing enough talking very soon. :-) I'm so happy you went back into teaching; you were BORN to impact kids! Do you still have Luna, your cat?
Do you use Eureka squared? I've used both the eurekas. Eureka Squared comes with the slideshows on great minds.
I am struggling with sleep too, but I'm remembering that the first days of school are automatically stressful.
Perfume "expires;" the scent and color can change over time.
i was telling my sister in law about what u said about home visits she couldnt imagine doing that but than where we live our school covers a large area so it be kinda crazy to try to visit all the kids at home
for instance my nieces get on the school bus at 630 in the morning and dont get home til 430 their bus ride is 45 minutes because the distance to the school
Has anyone told you how incredible you are today!!? My oh my you're so awesome 👍🏾
I really struggle with sleep when stressed. You may already do this but I do recommend melatonin! I put off trying it for so long. It really helps me get to sleep and I seem to stay asleep better. Maybe give it a try if you haven't!
4-Emerson... that's adorable. I love it!🥰
I struggle with my sleep every summer, all summer... so I feel you on that, Michelle. I go back to work on Monday for Pre-service so I'm trying to get my sleep back on track too. I've had some success the last 3 nights, so yay!
"I am doing what makes me HAPPY!" ☺️ That's what matters! Tfs and hope you have a wonderful and safe school year!
I love the idea of “The Walk”! What a creative idea!
Michelle,
Thank you for these videos of yours.
I really need them right now. I've had an aunt pass away to leukemia cancer this week and
I just want everyone to never let a day go by without letting someone or the ones that you love know that you love them and give them a hug for me.
- Dwight
How did supply organization go? I feel like it would be very chaotic and parents would be mad. But MAN would I love to have parents help with that rather than wasting so much time the first day!!
I can’t even say how excited I am to have these vlogs back. I missed them! Even more, it’s wonderful to see you so excited for your new chapter!!
You look so much happier! Have a good school year teacher teacher!
If u really wanna be the best at something-sometimes it's gonna be overwhelming. Same as your lifting, u could go in a lift normal pounds and be fit.. right now you've decided to take it to the next level. Same w teaching, you'll figure your level and where it fits into yours and Billy's lives.
Your excitement is contagious!
Where did you get the clip art for the supplies? Thank you for sharing this journey with us!
Could you do a tutorial how to connect classroom and parents through Google! I used to use class dojo but really don’t want to anymore.
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Mapquest will map a route for you! I did something similar years ago
Hi! I’m not even a teacher….i am an RN, but I found your videos a while ago and love watching them! You have such an amazing personality and I LOVE all the Office clips 😂. I hope you have an amazing school year! Your students are so blessed to have you there!! ❤
I’m a RN too 😂
what size carpet is under your table?
What are you using as your science curriculum?
So thankful you are back. That means I'm back...following you. You were sn amazing teacher and I have no doubt you will still be amazing! Looking forward to a school year with you. I teach 3rd so everything you do benefits me. Again, soooooo glad you're back!
I love key chain idea!
I am actually doing a friendship bracelet key chain. Using the idea of Taylor Swift. I teach middle school. I thought students could really use a keychain.
Check your adrenals!
Love your videos ❤❤
You teaching Eureka is a GOD SEND! My district also uses it and I’ve been looking for someone who has a template that I can use to make slides on. I teach Eureka for Kindergarten. Eureka is ALOT! But I see the benefits from it. My son is starting 4th grade so he’s in your wheel house. It’s going to be nice to see it from your POV.
Hi! I was wondering about your lapel mic. I just got an amplifier with a headset so I don’t have to raise my voice. I was curious if your lapel mic only works for recording, or could I Bluetooth it to a speaker?
Michelle, thanks for sharing your ideas for meeting students and preparing for the first day. I loved catching up on how you are doing. I appreciate your hard work! 💜
My Necie and newphs start school August 26th! In Michigan which is kinda weird for Michigan but you’re video is kinda interesting hopefully you all have a great first day of school
So you just gave me an idea that's gonna spin in my head for a while...those key chains! I love flamingos and have quite a few scattered around the room. A cool "part of the flock" keychain sounds like something I need to get working on!
We just wrapped up our first week. It went well which I hope sets the tone for the rest of the year. Now I have to get going on my calendar/planner because there's a lot going on and even more coming up. Gotta stay on top of it.
Have a great year, Michelle!
Your genuine enthusiasm for what you do will be appreciated by parents. It's so nice to see someone re-entering the profession with so many teachers publicly quitting and bad mouthing it. Many things are broken in public ed, but if everyone gives up where does that leave students? Welcome Back! Classroom looks great!
I love Eureka so far. Our new science curriculum is amazing so far. ❤ I'm from Texas I can't wait to see what you do for Math
That walk thing would be a VERY dangerous idea at my school. What a difference
I hope you get your sleep schedule back on track, I know the feeling. Everything looks great, I really like those cute keychains. Also, the affirmations by the mirror are adorable! (Even though at first I thought one of them said “you’re stranger than you think” 🤣🤣🤣) Have a great school year!
You are glowing so this is where you need to be! Have a fabulous year and I'll be watching. I stumbled on to your channel when the pandemic hit in 2020. I was looking for online learning via zoom. Your tips for on line learning was so helpful. Your channel popped up and I've been watching ever since. Welcome to Texas. I live in San Antonio and I teach high school. I continue to find great tips on your channel for my high school students. Thank you for sharing so generously. :)
I love the magnetic calendar! The one you have linked is just a blank white board. Where can I find the one in your video? Also, what is the link for the calendar pieces?
Love the welcome walk idea!- ps- Green is most definetely your colour Michelle!!x
I found you many years ago sharing your love of coffee (cause same haha) and teacher vlogs for the week. I was always drawn to your style and just love of what you do! I am so excited for you and I hope you have the absolute best year!
Hi! I think the link to the magnetic calendar is just for a blank dry -erase surface, just so you know. Thanks for all the awesome ideas!
Enjoying your back to school videos. So what if students don’t have cell phones to scan QR codes? Or is that more for the parents to scan on meet the teacher ? All the best on your new year in Texas. I loved the Texan flag by the way. ❤
I love that you are excited about going back. Here's to a fantastic first year teaching in texas!
Michelle, I love your vlogs. I looked forward to them daily. I love the magnetic calendar template. Do you have a digital calendar template that can be used in the classroom or show us how we could create a digital calendar to make it interactive with the students? I love all of your ideas!!
About the perfume: it can separate and develop an off-smell over time. Make sure to check it out before wearing it.
I actually have a sticky note in my planner on the month of August that I move from one year to the next. It says the following: Note to self - The beginning of the year is always hectic and crazy. Things will settle down. 😊
Hi Michelle, love watching tour videos. Are there any google courses or tech courses you would recommend teachers or student teachers take? Ty for all you do for this community. Love the student visit idea it’s so sweet.
How do you make the Personal Figurs on your Welcom Google solide?
Michelle take your lanyard apart and laminate the part with your name & reassemble it back together again. It should last longer!
Could you share the template of what you put in the actual key chain itself? Super cute!
The gift that you are giving your students is totally awesome. I don't think that the tag is cheesy at all. I would never have guessed that they were created in the early hours of a morning.
I love your videos and thinking about doing a live video with my two younger daughters so they can see what I am doing in setting up my room!
i still think that southern school is going to be a different beast than maryland you are going to find for the most part students are raised differently and parents put up with less
I wish my brain worked as well as yours does when it's mush 😂😂😂
I look forward to each and every one of your videos!
Your room looks amazing as always! How long since you’ve taught last? I’m curious if you think the children have changed since the pandemic 😬😬 because they definitely have where I live! Not necessarily for the better 😞
About 3 or 4 years
Love your channel!
I was given advice on “sleeping” when your brain is going 100 miles per hour. Write your ideas down on a sticky note (while trying to sleep) and stick them to your headboard.
This 100% works. My daughter’s a teacher and does this tip you mentioned.
That is such a cool way to know who your teacher is
I’m meeting my students today!
It looks good on you
So happy for you. ❤
Neat ideas!
How exciting!
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