LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL | TEACHER VLOG | A Classroom Diva 

Thank you for documenting your journey! You have given such an accurate and real depiction of what the life of a teacher is. You have actually inspired me to teach 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in the near future! 😀 You have also inspired me to continue towards the pursuit of my elementary teacher certification! May God continue to bless and keep you! 😀

I swear she is the teacher everyone wants to get.

Thank you for sharing your school year and being a part of this awesome teaching community here on youtube!

Your students were so lucky to have you in there lifes as a teacher, I cried at the end when you said they are sad its summer. You have such a big heart you are a very special person.💜

None of my schools have ever had yearbooks, but because we have uniform, we are allowed to sign each others shirts at the end of Year 6 and Year 11.

Thank you so much for being a great teacher to your students and everything you have done! I can't wait to be a part of your journey. Have a great summer!☀️

Aww, you seem like such a wonderful teacher! I promoted from 8th grade last week, and I'm definitely going to miss my teachers.

Thank you for showing what it is like as a teacher. I'm in year 12 and thinking of going into teaching. Thank you for showing what teaching can be like. Also I love your classroom! I hope one day I might be able to have my own classroom to decorate.

You make me so excited to become a teacher. Two more years!!

It's funny because I saw a fidget spinner in her drawer of collected toys😂😂

Video ideas for summer - what class are you going to get next year? - redecorating your class room - teacher Q&A - planning Field trips for next year - buying new books for the kids

Have a great summer!

Hi from England :) I'm not a teacher but a parent who is looking to retraining as a teacher. It is so cool to see all the differences between teaching and schools in England and in the US. For example your video the other day about end of year gifts for the students - we don't do anything like that in the UK although teachers will sometimes give students a candy at the end of the year lol! I just wanted to ask what your thoughts are on celebrating attendance? Here in England schools will sometimes throw a party or provide a small treat for classrooms with the best attendance however it is controversial because often attendance is poor due to factors outside of the students control such as home life issues or illness so in a way it feels wrong to exclude children who are sick or have other issues from having treats. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on this and how this is viewed in the US :)

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your videos and everything you've shared. I really needed an example of that professionalism and positivity you spoke of after a tough year at my school. You've left me feeling refreshed and excited for my own new opportunities and I couldn't be happier to hear that your efforts have been rewarded with new opportunities as well. Thank you thank you thank you. Have a wonderful summer!

You really have inspired me to follow my dreams. From the time I was in 5th grade up until my senior year I volunteered in a kindergarten classroom, actually my personal kinder teacher lol. So when I graduated I went to college to be a teacher and recently a year ago I stopped because I just wasn't sure. I never really got to see what all a teacher goes through because I just helped the teacher get the kiddos ready to go home. So by watching your videos I am and will be going to college to become a teacher. Thank you for all that you do :)

I would love to hear more about how you transformed the kids' behavior and made it into a wonderful classroom environment! I think that would help a lot of teachers out there. It sounds like u did a great job!!

Thank you so much for making videos like these. From watching you and Pocketful of Primary, I have been totally inspired:) I am only 16 years old with really no clue what I want to do as a career, but elementary teaching is climbing on my list of dream jobs. You're so organized and positive that it makes your videos a true joy to watch. Keep doing what you're doing-- your subscribers are so grateful!

Looks like you had an amazing year. The memory book is great. Enjoy your break.

I am struggling somewhat with the same thing for moving and my personal advice is to sub. Like you said, it would affect the kids having two teachers. If you sub, you can pack and leave and not have to worry about a full time job getting in the way.

I'm going to miss your videos during the summer 😥😢 I hope you do some videos, but I really want you to enjoy your break

These teacher vlogs are amazing!!!! I love watching these when I have time to spare!!! Keep doing these vlogs, they're so interesting to watch!!!!

I'm so glad there is a field trip to see crazy horse!! I am a political science major from Florida and I took a trip to Wyoming/South Dakota to learn about Native American culture and I really wish I knew more about it as a kid (even if I'm not indigenous). Such a huge part of history that I'm so happy that your kids will know about.

I can't believe how many subscribers you have now! When I first started watching, you were in the 1000-1500 range! That's awesome. Congrats 🤗

I'm about to go to college and this video made me so nostalgic for third grade! You sound like an amazing and empathetic teacher 😊 I don't think your students will forget you either- good teachers really stay with us through the years. Best wishes in all your future plans!

I totally agree with what's she said about kids with school that it is they safe place and it's place where u can talk to a adult and etc. because I am like one of them in the summer personally I may not happy but in school I feel happy. I don't like school for the subjects but I do miss it because of my friends I talk to everyday and the teachers. It's a safe place for kids 💙

Wow no yearbook everyone looks forward to that all year

Congrats for a completed school year and also to the huge success of your channel. When we collabed you were just approaching 100 now a few months later 22,000 people. Truly amazing Jessica!

You seem like an amazing teacher and are so thoughtful! My most memorable teachers were just like you, and I also have teachers that were memorable in bad ways (there were more abusive, discriminatory, bullying teachers). I can't wait to see your coming year videos! Please keep up the wonderful work! You might not see the difference you make until years later, if at all, but know you are making a wonderful difference in most of the children!

I just wanted to say that I LOVE your videos and they've really helped to give me the kick in the rear that I've been needing to get back to school and pursue teaching. Ever since I was a kid I have wanted to be a teacher (particularly a first grade teacher), but when I went to college I didn't really have much support in my personal life to do teaching, and I let that influence my choice of major. I graduated December 2016 with a degree in a field that I generally do like, however the likelihood of me being about to get be employed to use my skills is not looking good. Upon accepting that realization, my mind has wandered back to what I originally wanted to do, which has lead me to your videos. Last week I had a meeting with my local junior college and submitted my application to start my first two years. I will basically be starting over (my degree was very specific, so only about 3-4 of my classes are transferrable), but binging on your videos has truly helped ease my anxiety about the change of careers. Sorry for the wall of text... I just wanted to let you know that you're helping me do what I have always wanted to do. :) Enjoy your summer.

I am 11 and look forward to your videos every week! I love the way you make them and how you're so inspiring!

I would love a video on setting up a classroom library and how you manage book bins!

i'm a teaching intern and have loved your videos all semester! you are one of my biggest inspirations💕☺

i went to a disadvantaged school and i never really had an involved teacher like you-our classrooms werent even painted and the school was an old monastry building run by nuns-i always hated summer as i didnt have food or security at home,but i didnt have an adult to talk to at school either. thank you for showing these kids what school should be

I'm so glad I found your videos! I'm a teacher too and at the beginning of the year I moved from Florida to the midwest also. I teach at a title 1 school and it is so different from my experiences in Florida, but oh so rewarding. I look forward to watching all of your videos and I hope you have a great summer!

Love love love the longer video! Thank you!

I stumbled upon your channel awhile ago and have been hooked ever since. I am South Dakota born and raised and didn't realize you live around here until this vlog. I noticed the Lakota cup in the last vlog, but didn't think anything of it. So cool! I am studying elementary education and hope to stay in SD. Thank you for sharing your teaching journey, you defiantly are an inspiration to me and I have learned alot from you and your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. Have a great summer!

Since I was super little I've always wanted to be a teacher but during middle school I kinda lost my passion for it. But watching your videos I know I want to teach when I'm older

I was so shocked as a senior this year when I walked into my ap lit class and all of the posters on the wall and decorations were all gone. The wall looked so bright and barren and everyone was so surprised and sad. We love our lit teacher and it was just so abrupt and sudden to realize the year was coming to an end, even though we were seniors and ready to get out of there!!!!! But yeah it's a surprise to everyone whatever age to see the room all packed up!

You should do a "my classroom library video" for both the books you had for kindergarten and for 3rd grade! I'm trying to think of ideas for a future one for me!

I just found your videos and I love them! I'm starting college this fall and my major is elementary ed! I'm so excited!

my school ended may 19th, and I graduated 5th grade! I love your channel! you remind me so much of my teacher!

That's so sweet about your summer birthdays! I do something similar and bring in a homamade cake on the last day of school and we sing happy birthday to to them :)

these vlogs make me sooo excited to be a teacher!!

I am in 8th grade and I plan on being a Elementary grade teacher I have watched all your videos and you inspire me so much thank you so much. when I don't think I can make it watch one of your videos and I remember why I want to be a teacher

I love your videos. I'm studying to become a teacher as well and I always thought the last week of school was so fun because of the parties and celebrations!

I still have until July 21st Ps getting a bike is awesome we usually get a pencil 🤗

Next year I'm going into fifth grade and absolutely love your videos!!!!

so a lot of kids from your school are from broken homes,i was one of those kids when i was younger and i HATED summer,but my teacher always made me so happy. im going to college next year to study teaching

I love the summer birthdays idea! I have a summer birthday and my half birthday is on a holiday so celebrating my birthday in school was always interesting!

I just came across you videos and I love them! I envy you and wish I could be that creative and organized. I have been teaching for just about the same amount of time as you, I have been a substitute for all different classrooms in the elementary school level (including gym, music, art, etc.) and these past two years have been a pre-k teacher. Last year I worked for Head Start which is a program for 3-5 year olds that cannot afford school and need a program to prepare them for kindergarten. That was one of the hardest years of my life. I had the worst behaved kids I have ever seen, because of their home life and demographics. I, being this nice, quiet, petite teacher, had absolute no impact on them because they were used to being yelled at and thrown around at home. This year I have a new job and my kids are much better, but there are still those kids that no matter what you do, they will still act out and refuse to listen. I teach pre-k as well as 5th graders at Hebrew school on the side. My little ones have trouble following directions and my oder ones just do not want to be there after a long day of school, so no matter what I do, they are "bored" and unmotivated. Can you do a video on classroom management techniques and how you get your kiddos motivated and listening? I would love to hear you ideas! I hope you had a great end of the school year!

I love your channel! I'm a pre-k teacher as well, love your ideas

I just finished my 4th year of teaching as well. Feels like the 20th haha. Have a happy summer!

I love your videos so much!!!☺️

Love your channel!❤️

I really like watching these videos

I love your videos. When I was in South Dakota I went to the same Crazy horse monument and it was cool.

I won't say but I am super happy because I live in the same town as you do

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Please continue to make videos throughout the summer!

I just left 7th grade, and my 5th period teacher used class dojo!

As a student who had gone through multiple teachers that had left in the middle of the year, I highly recommend you to just substitute as a teacher around the county instead of going for half a year and leaving because in my experience, since there was no teacher we had way too many substitutes which didn't teach the full extent of the required content and didn't really do it as well as a full time teacher who actually got to know their students. In middle school a teacher that had left in the middle of the year caused many of the kids to fail the exams because they weren't able to study for all the content that was on the exam and the content wasn't fully taught to us. I had barely even passed the exam because of my previous background in that subject area.

I had no idea you were in SD! I also live here, but on the complete opposite side of the state. So fun to see people from around the area! :)

you are my teaching inspiration

Continue teaching

I have been watching for a while now but I'm young. I've always wanted to be a teacher you have made me want to be a teacher even more because you are so real with teaching. 😂

I think you should sub. I agree it would impact the students negatively if you left midyear. Loved your classroom tour and the gifts you made for students and colleagues. You're so generous!

I just found your channel, and it's making me so excited to become a teacher ! I'm still in high school, but i'm already sure teaching is what I want to do! keep up the good work :) (have I mentioned I love your channel? haha)

I was at Crazy Horse Friday! It was amazing.

You could look for a long term sub position for the first part of the school year!

LOL, the CD in that drawer of collected stuff XD

I am majoring in early childhood education to be an assistant teacher. I would stay up working on homework till 12:00 or until 1:00 in the morring.

I feel so bad for the people whose hands slipped and put a thumbs-down.

Your probably the cutest teacher ever. Just saying,

3rd grade is my favorite

A BIKE FOR PREFECT ATTENDANCE!! WOW!! That is awesome! I am so curious as to how your school is able to do that.. does a local business donate? I am just floored. My kiddoos would flip out. So cool.

Wait. The crazy horse monument is in SD right? If so, that's so cool! Because I live there too.

I'm going through 6th grade and I have a Cheer camp this summer in our gym and we stay four like 5 hours to practice(or more), yes during the summer we are competitive but after school starts we only to pep rallys and football games. so that's my summer and I'm going 2 states over to visit family and I get to sit in a hotel room doing nothing until that Friday night so that mean I sit in a hotel room for 24 hours so again that's my summer.😛

I just started watching your RU-vid channel. I look forward to looking at your other videos. You are doing a great job of documenting your journey. I am going to start on my RU-vid channel. Do you have a video explaining what equipment you use such as what camera you use?

If I was you I would stay for the whole year caus all of the kids love u

You're amazing. I want to be a teacher, make STEM workshops, and help out with competitions. :-)

my foirth grade teacher had a june box. in the june box there was slime blablades and a figit spinner

New sub so catching up on vids! Do you have a vid on advice for new teachers?! I'm going on my sophomore year with a major in elementary education!

No Fair!! My Last day of school is in the 2nd to last week of June but that means my first day of school is later than Aug. 😊😊😊

If you know where you are moving to and it isn't too far from where you currently live, maybe you could look for a teaching position in that area.

I love your vlog, and your channel, and your whole attitude :D One question, what mascara are you wearing on Tuesday?

Love your videos! Quick question, I have the same umbrella, are you a I love jewelry subscriber as well 😀

Wow..I've watched you go from 6k to 22k so fast!!!

I subbing sounds like a great idea !

where was your field trip? It looked so cool!

I went to crazy horse this year to

Could you get a long term subbing position? That could take up the first half of the year. I wouldn't take a position for only half the year, like you said, that wouldn't be fair to the kiddos

I'm actually a student who watches these videos I'm in sixth going on to seventh and I just wanna let u know that u shouldn't let the kids have that experience in the middle of the year. I've had that experience and it's not a good one it was not fun I didn't want to listen to the new teacher and most students in my class hated the fact we couldn;t have are teacher here. Please don't do it's just don't it's not good for the kids. And I was actually in third grade during that experience it really hit me hard. I felt like the teacher was abandoning us and didn't want to be around us I cried so much. My mom tried to get me to understand. That teacher is still my favorite I'm actually in touch with her so if u do decide to do it just let your kids know it's not there fault it's not because of them at all it's just a decision u had to make. Let them know you love them mabey by throwing a little party in the class or bringing in a small treat just to make them feel more excited that day instead of sad. Also warn your kids at the beginning of the year, not a week before you move it makes them feel more prepared and more ready for the move. I personally just feel like you should just sub instead.

Hi I just heard you say that some of your students are Indigenous. I work at an Indigenous/Aboriginal school in Australia. Where abouts are you in America? I have only been watching your vlogs over the last couple of months and have enjoyed listening to your vlogs. I also have a vlog called Teaching Daytwoday and we do not finish our school year until December. Will you be doing any vlogs during your holidays? Have a great break.

I would chose that u sub for next half of the year and I really think u inspire everyone to be a teacher

When I was in elementary school if you got perfect attendance you'd get a paper saying good job not a bike 😂

my teachers did class dojo but im in middle school now so we dont use that but it was cool

Those 3 fidget spinners tho 😂😂😂

What type of school settings do you teach? Is it a public school or a charter? It's a nice classroom

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