My Classroom Tour | 5th Grade 2017

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  • @Lenysea
    @Lenysea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lenysea sorry but more like 1000000,00000000000000000000000000

    • @lily3376
      @lily3376 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      A real job? Kind of offensive

    • @Hazel-qs5pu
      @Hazel-qs5pu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @ImNoKeR
      @ImNoKeR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @uglysagittarius7740
      @uglysagittarius7740 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @xoxJazzyx3
    @xoxJazzyx3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I really love how you still work a job & make TH-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 ❤️

  • @mariumsalman5892
    @mariumsalman5892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +695

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

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marium Salman Agree!!

    • @kalinatzenkova3100
      @kalinatzenkova3100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      YES! YES! YES! Even organization tips or study tips! ^^

  • @laradenton7632
    @laradenton7632 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @hottstepher
      @hottstepher 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mistymaydenmiles
    @mistymaydenmiles 7 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      MIsty M I also like dollar tree plastic table cloths.

    • @moderndayouiser2320
      @moderndayouiser2320 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MIsty M Also plastic table cloths work well

    • @emilyhawkins4149
      @emilyhawkins4149 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @joywind8922
    @joywind8922 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joy Wind 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @heatherpier148
    @heatherpier148 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1050

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Sazaralove
      @Sazaralove 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heather Pier duuuude yes!!

    • @bettslilbaby7675
      @bettslilbaby7675 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @Deninoiforu
      @Deninoiforu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Teach 'em young and teach 'em well lol

    • @elizabethgreer27
      @elizabethgreer27 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heather Pier thats what I thought haha

  • @elizaisfit
    @elizaisfit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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! 😊

  • @abigaillabar8877
    @abigaillabar8877 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @abigaillabar8877
      @abigaillabar8877 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @shellyhunt3727
    @shellyhunt3727 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shelly Hunt if only!

    • @markjackson9149
      @markjackson9149 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Such a mean person

    • @neelamjoshi7536
      @neelamjoshi7536 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @susanstradley5294
    @susanstradley5294 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @wildlyalexa
    @wildlyalexa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +129

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

    • @lindseylong6229
      @lindseylong6229 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @courtneynehr4097
    @courtneynehr4097 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

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

  • @emilynoel83
    @emilynoel83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @brittanybritton7038
    @brittanybritton7038 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brittany Britton You'll love it! 😊

    • @valerialp5491
      @valerialp5491 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brittany Britton good luck in your new job!!!

    • @aaaaddddaaa
      @aaaaddddaaa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @emccark5682
      @emccark5682 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @brittanybritton7038
      @brittanybritton7038 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @katiediaz5963
    @katiediaz5963 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ReaganP-is-ablogger
    @ReaganP-is-ablogger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +612

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

    • @ambernguyen3728
      @ambernguyen3728 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Frankly My Love she gets in back in her taxes

    • @LEBeck-ww9yl
      @LEBeck-ww9yl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @jaz428
      @jaz428 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Frankly My Love and then kids ruin it 🙁

  • @alexmatheson9822
    @alexmatheson9822 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That one chill/fun teacher in school

  • @ellasimon13
    @ellasimon13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tinamurray2240
    @tinamurray2240 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 :)

  • @joonie__juice
    @joonie__juice 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 💙

  • @robinnieto2703
    @robinnieto2703 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @chiquibabyy14
    @chiquibabyy14 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @amandar1670
    @amandar1670 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @BridgemanFamily
    @BridgemanFamily 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My daughter is nine, and wants to watch makeup videos with me on TH-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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @trishabeyer3354
    @trishabeyer3354 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @amberrose3376
    @amberrose3376 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Your classroom is adorable!!

  • @kaitlyn1948
    @kaitlyn1948 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Claire-pk1tf
    @Claire-pk1tf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ageorge5362
    @ageorge5362 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @beckydebassige9355
    @beckydebassige9355 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @DCupcake58
    @DCupcake58 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @marisasanders1698
    @marisasanders1698 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @LigeiaPrice
      @LigeiaPrice 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I NEED YOUR CLASSROOM

  • @nikmontgomery2400
    @nikmontgomery2400 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @tashc6213
    @tashc6213 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 :)

  • @ms.education4365
    @ms.education4365 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nicoleelcira1665
    @nicoleelcira1665 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!💘

  • @M0mmALovex2
    @M0mmALovex2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @AnjaAune
    @AnjaAune 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @ericaalvarado9959
    @ericaalvarado9959 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!!

  • @cheyannemathis5706
    @cheyannemathis5706 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @jwhitesel
    @jwhitesel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely room!!! Makes me miss teaching and wish I had gone on the teacher k-3 instead of Head Start.

  • @martaneves8021
    @martaneves8021 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marta Neves I love 7 Habits!

  • @blondieb576
    @blondieb576 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @elidos100
    @elidos100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @smashb13
    @smashb13 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @alwaysabob8962
    @alwaysabob8962 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @chardelf1374
    @chardelf1374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh... This brought back so many awesome memories... My Mom was a teacher. She taught kindergarten for the longest time but even before that i helped set up her class room every year. I would often help the other teachers in the school too.. My Mom taught long enough she was teaching the grandchildren of some of her former students!

  • @beatriscabral5770
    @beatriscabral5770 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @charissajohnson5174
    @charissajohnson5174 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ❤️❤️

  • @christinetodd9817
    @christinetodd9817 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Your classroom is huge!!

    • @elliedodds4732
      @elliedodds4732 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @solsticequeen
    @solsticequeen 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @phronesis7931
    @phronesis7931 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 !

  • @karolinecarrasco8217
    @karolinecarrasco8217 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @zoey_uwu2694
    @zoey_uwu2694 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @probablybettyscardigan810
      @probablybettyscardigan810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @littlelincolnvlogs872
    @littlelincolnvlogs872 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam channel! I barely have enough energy to pour myself a glass of wine at the end of the day!

  • @ToriJadeTalks
    @ToriJadeTalks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Momo_0_o
    @Momo_0_o 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @ShannahBarrett
    @ShannahBarrett 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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! 🍎🍁🎒

  • @zelmaa5736
    @zelmaa5736 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @solsticequeen
    @solsticequeen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

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

    • @Santillomom2
      @Santillomom2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was wondering the same thing!

    • @reacher9856
      @reacher9856 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Sara-xk1ns
      @Sara-xk1ns 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Goldilocks It's part of flexible seating! :)

    • @cubbylevi1764
      @cubbylevi1764 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @mikaylareuter7001
    @mikaylareuter7001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this! I'm entering my junior year as a music ed major and I'm so excited to get my hands on a classroom!

  • @corriesites2431
    @corriesites2431 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

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

  • @yuyangzhu6822
    @yuyangzhu6822 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @chamichami8766
    @chamichami8766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ellenbartsch4105
    @ellenbartsch4105 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Eleanorabbey
    @Eleanorabbey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @brieb777
    @brieb777 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @pm-r6136
    @pm-r6136 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @kimberley8902
    @kimberley8902 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @leslieshari
    @leslieshari 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!😭

  • @hannahcurtis9919
    @hannahcurtis9919 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @444.jasmine
    @444.jasmine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @marginelouis6674
      @marginelouis6674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @erinptrsn
    @erinptrsn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @hidden_sunrise
    @hidden_sunrise 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @nazifahayat
    @nazifahayat 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @gemmabuckley
    @gemmabuckley 7 ปีที่แล้ว +384

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

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @carrieandT
    @carrieandT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it looks really cute and organized. Not overdone like someone else said. My daughter just started 5th grade today! Have a great year!

  • @kierstendockerty6806
    @kierstendockerty6806 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

    • @chasingdharmaify
      @chasingdharmaify 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kiersten Dockerty happy first day!

    • @kierstendockerty6806
      @kierstendockerty6806 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amanda AFAF thanks

    • @sergiofrias6573
      @sergiofrias6573 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I started august 15 bu i have a long summer break

    • @tess1166
      @tess1166 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kiersten Dockerty
      Same

    • @Ryan-iu8yd
      @Ryan-iu8yd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mazemame
    @mazemame 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @audreymoore5603
    @audreymoore5603 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @audreymoore5603
      @audreymoore5603 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ashley Nicole Good luck this year!

    • @audreymoore5603
      @audreymoore5603 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @mparlanti
      @mparlanti 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chill Banana me too!

    • @CaroleEvans93436
      @CaroleEvans93436 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @haleyconstance2352
    @haleyconstance2352 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Using fabric for your bulletin board is a great option!! So many teachers love to go that rout. It's wrinkle free and you can get multiple years of use out of it!

  • @karenkingrey6142
    @karenkingrey6142 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Aloha745
    @Aloha745 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @jennadewitt1852
    @jennadewitt1852 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @amandahagerman7425
    @amandahagerman7425 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @mariumsalman5892
    @mariumsalman5892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @mariumsalman5892
      @mariumsalman5892 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😆

  • @EmilysMakeupBag1
    @EmilysMakeupBag1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh!! I'm sure you"ll never see this comment since this video is so old, but my elementary uses the 7 habits too!! We're the only one in our district who does out of 6 elementary's. I didn't think that was common at all. That's so cool your old school uses them too!

  • @Shayri01
    @Shayri01 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @ashleynicole2546
      @ashleynicole2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @lyzawhitney
      @lyzawhitney 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pennymakeup1
    @pennymakeup1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 😊😊😊

  • @isabellafidalgo
    @isabellafidalgo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm in 6th and I miss 5th Grade....too much work 😞

    • @Cottoncandytrutles
      @Cottoncandytrutles 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Isabella Fidalgo HAHA WAIT UNTIL SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL (:

    • @isabellafidalgo
      @isabellafidalgo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cottoncandytrutles I know lol

    • @Ivy-vf8hg
      @Ivy-vf8hg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isabella Fidalgo I barely miss 5th grade...MY 5TH GRADE WAS NIGHTMORE. I said 6th grade is easier for me

    • @kyliesteiger8455
      @kyliesteiger8455 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isabella Fidalgo SAMMMEEEE... im in 6th too

  • @yanetgonzalez68
    @yanetgonzalez68 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!

  • @ash15
    @ash15 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You make me want to decorate my classroom
    And i don't even have one

  • @lifedonesimply
    @lifedonesimply 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Former 4th and 5th grade teacher (I stay at home with my children now) and use fabric on your bulletin boards. It barely fades, pinholes really don't show and no wrinkles! I get flat solid colored bedsheets from walmart rather than fabric from joanns since it is cheaper. I have reused the same pieces of fabric for 8 years before the one near the window started fading. And it is cheap and looks nice:)

    • @lifedonesimply
      @lifedonesimply 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, I forgot to say how nice your room looks:)

  • @lifewithtayy9051
    @lifewithtayy9051 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish u were my teacher i am in 5 th grade

  • @bethcash5873
    @bethcash5873 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teaching, one of the few professions where to be prepared for the upcoming year you have to spend time in your classroom over the summer WITH NO AIR CONDITIONING! Teachers have a servant's heart, my daughter teaches kindergarten and has spent soooo much of her own money on her students and classroom. God bless you all this year!

  • @shivafp77
    @shivafp77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What age group is 5th grade, I live in England

    • @TheSusan360
      @TheSusan360 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pardees N 10/11 yrs old

    • @nimvorbroker6069
      @nimvorbroker6069 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pardees N , My son is in 5th grade in Indiana, he's 10 and will be 11 in a few months.

    • @sophiegilliam209
      @sophiegilliam209 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pardees N it's the equivalent of year 6 :)

    • @shivafp77
      @shivafp77 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nim Vorbroker Thank you!

    • @shivafp77
      @shivafp77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sophie Gilliam Thnx😁

  • @heathers8826
    @heathers8826 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember helping my mom decorate her classroom when she was a teacher. She taught 5/6 for almost 20 years. I'm a teacher too, but chose to homeschool instead because of where education is going. If you've never tried Frixion erasable pens I highly recommend them, especially for grading. I don't do any of these decorations though since my kids are taught at home (and after I realized they honestly never looked at them). Have a fun year. We started at the beginning of August.

  • @Soflysopretty850
    @Soflysopretty850 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ashleyscott1030
    @ashleyscott1030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fellow Indiana teacher here! I switched my classroom this year (my 4th year too) from zebra to ocean. The kids love it and it's more relaxing. I would love too see more 'teacher' videos from you! Have a great school year!