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@beckyg325 6 лет назад

My best tip for first year teachers: Create a Craiglist alert for retiring teacher garage sales during the summer. These are goldmines! You will find loads and loads of classroom supplies and books-all for very cheap!

@AshleyRussellxoxo 6 лет назад

such a good tip!!

@bethanybrown2022 6 лет назад

Becky Powell I've never thought of this. This is an awesome idea! Thanks!!

@beckyg325 6 лет назад

Thank you everyone! I keep an alert on my craigslist account for 'teacher' under the garage sale section on craigslist. Every summer there are 2-5 garage sales for teachers who are retiring in my area. They have LOADS of classroom stuff-and always lots of books! The retiring teachers are always so gracious and deeply discount their things...I think because they know everything will be put to good use, and because teachers are the most giving people on the planet. :)

@ms.j_hearts81 6 лет назад

Becky Powell this is a great tip plan on totally doing this

@channeltheelizabeth 6 лет назад

That's such an awesome idea! :D

@mandaaguirre1460 6 лет назад

I'm 17 and gonna become a nurse. Why am I addicted to watching these videos?!?!

@Heyyitscdog 6 лет назад

Amanda Da Dancer same. i'm 17 and going into the psych field but i can't stop watching teacher videos 🤷‍♀️

@emmahelene1774 6 лет назад

Amanda Da Dancer lol I'm in freshman year of school and I'm addicted 😂😂

@abigailalexander7567 6 лет назад

Emma Helene same 😂

@bradleehowell8741 6 лет назад

I am in 8th grade, and I have watched almost all of them...

@shelbyferguson5044 6 лет назад

Bradlee Howell I'm in 7th 😂😂

@_rerekiki_ 4 года назад

“Soon to be 1st year teachers” me, a 12 year old 6th grader: sure

@sophellte 4 года назад

Ruth Does Stuff OMG sameeee

@rchasteen95828 4 года назад

Maddie H omg same!!!

@adamarquiroz2073 4 года назад

sameeeee

@argisellek9249 4 года назад

Lol I’m in 7th

@Pusheen_unicorn 4 года назад

Lol same but 10 years old in 4th grade

@becomingme2689 6 лет назад

For the paper cutter, if you grab a big piece of foil and use your paper cutter to cut it up it will sharpen your blades so you don't have to buy replacements.

@emiliaryan2108 5 лет назад

Becoming Me ty!

@emilie8170 4 года назад

That dosn't work

@pamsteckman698 6 лет назад

My best tip!!!! You need a large, sturdy umbrella and also a sweater to keep at school. You did awesome with your list!

@rashidanjackson 5 лет назад

The sweater part is probably my favorite suggestion so far! Schools are so COLD! and a heater! Lol. I’m a first year teacher but during my time subbing having a room with a heater was always a win!

@tigerspirt3885 4 года назад

Stampin' in the Sun 🌞

@debcase9673 6 лет назад

"Who you are to your students is more than your classroom" Brilliant quote :) Another tip is to share your amazon wish list.

@RealNathanLehn 6 лет назад

I don't teach... why did I jump to watch this 😆. I'm going into the 7th grade and I'm just excited for school I guess. I like summer for the first half, then I wanna go back.

@kyleeholt1575 5 лет назад

Nathan Lehn I thought I was the only one😂

@Mikacunebula 5 лет назад

Are you in 8th grade or still in 7th

@jennifer2675 5 лет назад

Nathan Lehn I was the same until I got to high school

@marissawisniewski7766 5 лет назад

Nathan Lehn ha

@moonlight-jn3td 5 лет назад

Nathan Lehn Can’t relate. I’m a sophomore right now and in summer school. It’s optional but I’m trying to get ad many credits as I can

@cat-dk3ql 5 лет назад

I’m a high school kid but I really enjoy watching these videos.., also gave me a different perspective and I tend to empathize with my teachers more now

@Abby-wj5je 6 лет назад

One tip for electric pencil sharpeners, don’t let anyone sharpen colored pencils. The waxy colored part gets stuck in the sharpener.

@marybirdwatcher1872 6 лет назад

agree, found that out the hard way. I also don't let the kids sharpen. One of my must reliable students wasn't paying attention and put the pencil in eraser first- goodbye sharpener.

@Rae8Anne 6 лет назад

I'm over electric pencil sharpeners! I'm all about the manual, turn-by-hand sharpener mounted on the wall! Ha!

@aprilr8119 6 лет назад

Pencils with the plastic pretty coverings on the wooden tubings are worse!

@katyjohnson1015 4 года назад

That is coraons 👍👎👏🤛🤜👏👇

@clairel883 4 года назад

Colored pencils have a softer lead which is why they get stuck in the sharpener. It’s recommended to use a hand held metal sharper with them.

@itsferslife 6 лет назад

I'm a first year teacher, and this video is spot on! Every single thing you said in this video I've done or had already planned to do :)

@kylah7404 5 лет назад

Well done you just got yourself a new subscriber

@Rae8Anne 6 лет назад

My advice to first year teachers is to hold off on all spending until you first talk to your principal and other teachers about how spending works at your school. You need to find out what the school already provides each teacher/classroom. Also, ask about requisitions and how much money each teacher is provided for the year. This differs from school to school. Obviously, some schools have more money and will be able to fulfill more of your needs (and sometimes those "wants" if you're lucky). My district's teachers submit a requisition "wish-list" in the Spring. Many of us use School Specialty, but we can requisition anything from anywhere (Walmart, Target, etc.). Our administration looks over each teacher's "wish list" and then either approves it entirely or modifies it (you might lose your daybed, for example ;). Since this requisition process happens at the end of each school year, new teachers missed that opportunity. However, and depending on the school, they might still get a chance to submit an order. They may or may not tell you this so ask! The nice about the school ordering items each year is that this stuff *should not* be leaving with the outgoing teacher. So our new teachers never start from scratch. Plus, if something's not there (a stapler, for example) all anyone needs to do is ask around. Our school secretary always places an order of back-up general supplies available to anyone. If your school doesn't have a general supply, turn to other teachers in the building--someone somewhere will have extra items they'll gladly hand over. During the school year, you might realize you need something. Here too, talk to your admin. At my school, we can fill out a requisition form and submit it to our principal and business manager. Our business manager will let us know if we can place the order or not. I know some teachers who buy stuff and *then* bring their receipts to the business manager to see if he/she can be reimbursed. Never hurts to ask! Bottom Line: Don't spend until you know what's been left over for you, if the school has a general supply for you to take from, what other teachers can hand over (seek out retired teachers, especially for decorations!!!), and how much (if any) money is granted each year to each teacher towards requisitions (this likely changes). And ask how that requisition process works.

@JacquiFricke 5 лет назад

Wow! What state are you in? I am in Philadelphia and feel like we're getting jipped over here!

@MissPrincessPancake 6 лет назад

Hi Michelle! I am a primary school teacher in the UK. I teach Year 1 (5-6 year olds) I am always amazed and interested to learn what your US teachers have to purchase for the classroom. It is very different over here - we rarely have to buy anything for our rooms at all - everything is provided by the school. We might buy the occasional treat for the class to make it look great like an ikea tent or a nice rug. Love watching your videos and even though I don;t comment very much, thank you for all of the effort you put in!

@csalebra 6 лет назад

It definitely depends on the school district and resources available... In the U.S. the school budgets are made based on property taxes. Meaning if you live in an affluent area where you property taxes are $10,000+ the schools are always AMAZING and have everything they need. But, where my parents live most property taxes are sub $1500, which means there is less funding available for schools and teachers there end up spending a lot of their own money.

@MissPrincessPancake 6 лет назад

Thank you for explaining, it really is very interesting!

@lovelottie.8454 6 лет назад

I work in a secondary school in the UK (ages 11-18) and I have to buy quite a lot... from laptop speakers, containers for books, stamps, marking pens etc. So you're very lucky!

@starrydreamer 6 лет назад

FMNI schools are under the jurisdiction of the federal government (hence why they're under funded) and local bands.

@madalinab3665 6 лет назад

I wonder what salary they have that they can afford to buy all these stuff. In my country I wouldnt have money left for myself if I'd have to buy all these for class. :((((

@1jmass 6 лет назад

Very helpful ideas. I am retired now, but I remember the early years very well. There were two things I found helpful in my classroom. One was I also used fabric to cover bulletin boards, but burlap was my favorite. It comes in several colors, and it can be bought by the yard. Love the texture. Check fabric prints, too. I had designated boards for my two subjects, math and science, and there are all kinds of fun designs to go with the subject in general or to switch out to match your unit. Everything from frogs to spiders to planets are so fun and colorful. Many times these can be found in the remnant bin if your store has one. My Walmart does. Math prints can simply be numbers or shapes and left up all year. My second suggestion is for inexpensive dry erase boards. These are more widely available these days, but when I started teaching they were hard to find and expensive. Go to a home improvement store like Lowe's or Home Depot and ask for white board or shower board. These come in very large sheets, but the store will cut it for you. Some stores have changed the cutting policy, so try another location or tell them you are a teacher. It usually works! I had them cut approximately 10x12 inches for individual use, 10x24 for partners, and table size for group work. You can decide on sizes based on what you need and make the best use of the whole sheet. Take your dimensions with you. Mine were smooth on the edges, but you can sand them if you need to or add duct tape to the edges. I used orphan tube socks as erasers. Easily machine washed, and the markers can be stored inside. These usually work better with good quality dry erase markers like Expo, but an occasional cleaning with dry erase board cleaner or a magic eraser might be needed. I used them for 5 years, then I passed them down to a new teacher when I retired.

@ashleydunn9579 6 лет назад

I would LOVE to see a video of ALL of your teacher supplies. It would be long, I know. It would also be glorious. 😉😁

@emmahelene1774 6 лет назад

Ashley Dunn same, it would be super helpful

@stacyransom9767 6 лет назад

The Xacto School Pro pencil sharpener is the best! A teacher on my team and I have had one for a few years and they quit sharpener this year. We called Xacto and found out it has a 10 year warranty! We didn't have our receipts but they still sent us a brand new sharpener! They told us to just throw away the old one, however for only $8.50 on Amazon we bought new blade assemblies. It was super easy to swap them out and now we each have two amazing pencil sharpeners to start the school year with! Also, instead of sending your trash can to the nurse use an empty Clorox wipe container. Line it with a Walmart bag and wrap over the top. Kids can hold it against their mouth so there's no splatter and when they are finished, just tie the bag closed and throw it out. We also send them home with kiddos when they are throwing up so no messes in the car. They work great!

@tammygibson6755 6 лет назад

STAPLE GUN!!!! My first year I used a regular stapler to put up bulletin boards. OMG - I found the 15 dollar staple gun at home depot and it saved me hours and my hand didn't hurt!!!

@tammygibson6755 6 лет назад

I think I spent close to $4,000 my first year in special education. We were not even provided curriculum so I had to buy levels for every student. My first year classroom budget was $180.00. We still have to use our classroom budget to buy ink for our school printers and for every copy we make at school it is 3 cents. Recently, my dad and made donations through his work. The last couple of years that supplemented my classroom budget by $1000.

@elisemoser 6 лет назад

Wow, I've worked in some pretty stingy school districts (one where we had to log into the printer and had a quota each month) but this is beyond anything I've ever heard. Especially in special education, where in my area is coordinated by a separate entity and contracted out to school districts. Thank you for all that you do! Teachers should never have to spend that much of their own money on their classrooms but in the meantime while we all work to improve the system I'm thankful that teachers are willing to do what it takes to give kids the education they deserve.

@starrydreamer 6 лет назад

I think you should ask a custodian if they have extra trash bins before buying, the school probably has extras around.

@emmahelene1774 6 лет назад

starrydreamer that's smart!

@jessbuiilds9574 6 лет назад

Im not trying to offend you but usually the trash can the custodians have are very big and round and take up too much space.

@jentrymadeline 6 лет назад

At my school they give you 2 trash bins per class.

@labrujanat 5 лет назад

@@jessbuiilds9574 custodians walk into every classroom, so they can easily get you one from an empty classroom. - a janitor.

@paulshields6497 5 лет назад

I’m a substitute and our school does the 2 bins per room. Some teachers want to use their own bins because they match the room so they have a few extra bins in storage so if you are nice and ask them they’d probably just bring it one day when they are cleaning the room. Especially if your bins are normally on the fuller side. Some schools may only allow 2 bins to control plastic bags so they may not do it even if you have your own bins.

@moriahsachs5648 6 лет назад

I am a sub right now and one of the best storage ideas I saw this year was a room where the teacher saved the wooden cuties boxes for storage! She spray painted them all and uses them for books :)

@Dansperryluver 5 лет назад

I’m a 20 year old drop out from nursing school and I’m fixing to start elementary education classes in the spring. Loving all of these videos.

@bree9970 4 года назад

Lindsey H good luck girl!

@misskayleebugs 4 года назад

Same thing that happened to me. I started out in nursing school and changed to elementary education for my spring semester. I don’t regret it at all!

@katiewray8567 6 лет назад

Can you do a video on advice and just talking about teaching for teenagers who are considering a future job in teaching?

@kristinisenberg6576 5 лет назад

Katie Wray start studying for the Praxis 👍🏻

@Ash-ox8dp 5 лет назад

Invest in well made professional clothes. A few pairs of slacks, a blaizer, nice dress shirts. A few outfits should get you through your first few observation courses.

@Jordan_9155 4 года назад

Yes I agree I really want to become a teacher.

@jamieperalta6645 5 лет назад

Oh and big tip I’ve learned is that you should look for school supplies just after school starts. Everything usually goes on clearance. You don’t have many options in style and color but they are great if you want a good deal.

@melissa6569 6 лет назад

Can you do a video on how you grade student work and keep a grade book? For example, how you use homework towards their overall grade, how much you weigh different types of assignments, what you choose to grade vs. what you have students do but don't take as a grade. How do you grade written response questions? Anything along those lines would be greatly appreciate. Love your videos!!!

@TheSimsGallery 6 лет назад

I can't wait for you to go back to school! I love your blogging series! ❤️

@emmahelene1774 6 лет назад

The Sims Gallery same

@cassiealyce1 5 лет назад

I love your videos! ♥️

@oryoung97 6 лет назад

I’ve still got another 2.5-3 years before I begin teaching... but I’m thankful that I come from an incredibly supportive family full of teachers who have tons of advice to give. My cousin’s wife was actually my kindergarten teacher & she’ll be retiring around the time I begin teaching & wants to give me her old stuff. She was also the one who told me I’d want a laminator & recommended the Scotch one... so that was one of my Christmas presents last December. I’ll be sure to keep this video saved for future reference down the road. Great advice as always! Your channel is by far my favorite.

@MandaShell 5 лет назад

Oh my gosh! I am entering year 12 and I just had a giant yard sale of junk I inherited from retirees and never used. New teachers should also be mindful that if you are a new hire you may inherit a bunch of things from the teacher whose position you are taking. I got so many things from that teacher that I did not need student supplies for about 2 years. Also, as a former department chairperson (high school) I did purchase orders for department and always used the extra money leftover to buy extra basics which really helped new hires (and the people who were constantly running out of supplies), so DEFINATELY ask around before you go on a school supply shopping spree.

@chaoticpix93 6 лет назад

Don't forget about the tax-free weekend if you're in america. School supplies with no tax!

@almarodriguez7488 6 лет назад

Classroom decorations is one that really gets me lol I want it to be cute but I don't want to spend a crazy amount of money! Also, as a first year teacher I really appreciate this video and the advice of encouraging us not to worry about having the classroom be perfect on day 1, as thats the pressure I've been feeling lately! Also guilty of multiple purchases and wanting to shop some more lol the struggle!

@elisemoser 6 лет назад

If you can resist, try not to go overboard with buying decorations, because as soon as your kids come and the year starts you'll have their work to display, and that's FREE and way more authentic! You'll also be hanging up anchor charts that you create with your class and reference charts that support your curriculum. All of those things are way more important to creating a positive classroom community and promoting learning than cutesy and ridiculously expensive teacher decorations. I'm a second-year teacher but this is my first year with my own classroom (I was an interventionist last year) and letting go of the urge to decorate with inauthentic, pre-created decorations really took a load off my back. I can work on planning instruction and less on planning my classroom. Good luck to you in your first year!

@Jordan_9155 4 года назад

Me: watching these and subscribing Also me: in 7th grade, and thinking about becoming a teacher. This makes me want to teach even more.

@HayleyNight13 6 лет назад

It's my first year teaching and I'm going to be teaching 4th grade! I'm so excited that you are as well!

@Rae8Anne 6 лет назад

Congratulations!

@karen92perez 6 лет назад

Victoria Calabrese congratulations! I teach 4th grade as well this is my 4th year ☺

@emmahelene1774 6 лет назад

Victoria Calabrese YAY!

@pamstout7480 6 лет назад

Victoria Calabrese low this

@priyamaria204 6 лет назад

I feel terrible for teachers in the US. In Australia, we have budgets and never have to spend our own money. :(

@VrieChica078 5 лет назад

As a fourth year teacher, I would also add chart paper and permanent markers. I swear by Mr. Sketch because they smell fun and last FOREVER. I’d also say if you really can’t afford the Sterilite lock top, Sterilite makes 1.00 bins that can hold you through for a few years.

@briannacody4625 6 лет назад

I always watch your videos when it's slow at my summer job, and I LOVE them! I'm going to be a first year teacher in the fall and have been buying so much stuff for my classroom, it's nice to know what's important and what's not. Thank you for the great advice!

@elizabethmarie63 6 лет назад

i feel like you're a completely different person in the summer! you seem so much more relaxed and energetic! i love your videos so much and you've inspired me to become a teacher! keep up the great work!❤️

@kathiamariex3 6 лет назад

I am so lucky to have a mom who is a veteran teacher so she saves a lot of stuff for my sister and I who are going to be first year teachers. From my mum's experience I can honestly tell you that you do not need to go crazy at Walmart/Target buying things you see on social media. Buy the basics, and go on from there. What one teacher finds useful, may not be useful for you. Cater your purchases to your needs. Also be on the look out for retiring teachers, they usually love to donate some supplies to other teachers. My best tip for you: build friendship with the custodians in your school. They know EVERYTHING that goes on in that school. If they see a teacher throwing something away, they might let you know if they think you might need it.

@Jennifermwb 6 лет назад

They have the Scotch laminator for $17 at Walmart right now. Just saw it today.

@analuciasancheztron9514 5 лет назад

Hello! I’m studying to be a dance teacher in Mexico and you motivate me a lot. I even wish dance lessons were in that kind of classrooms and all the stuff you can use. But I’ve been watching your videos and figuring out how I can use all of your tips in my field of teaching. Thank you for your love to teaching and your students. ❤️

@katiepaul8026 6 лет назад

I just got my first teaching job and have started to prepare for next year! I've been following you throughout my student teaching and knew I'd look to your videos for help during my first year. This video helped give me so many good ideas for supplies! 😊

@DMponies 6 лет назад

LOVE this! Thank you so much for the helpful information. I just got hired and have 3 days to set-up my classroom! You saved my life!!

@tinamarie2121 6 лет назад

Stacy Dumrauf I hope your first few weeks have gone well!!

@SarahWheeleeTravels 6 лет назад

Yes yes yes! I bought those exact things last year and yes I've never been happier! Laminator is such a useful tool

@alexadelacruz1871 5 лет назад

I wanted to add emergency kits, like basic bandaids. Most schools only give you a couple or you need to send your kid to the office. But for your own use(paper cuts) it’s nice to have a bandaid for new shoe blisters etc. I would also add you don’t need to buy classroom decor because as a new teacher I focused so much in getting the room pretty and ready that I didn’t know what I was going to teach the first month! My advice is read the student cum files and/or IEP and 504 plans first. Read your curriculum, plan your reading, math groups and talk to previous teachers they will know the kids and offer great information. One last thing I enjoy your videos very much even though I’m a special education teacher (Moderate/Severe) high school level I still find them useful and a joy. Thank you for making teaching easier by taking the time to post these videos. One last thing new teachers!! Send a postcard to your new students introducing yourself and welcoming them to your class they will enjoy it. A phone call also helps cement a good relationship with parents and kind of feel out parents concerns and expectations. Sorry I have one more thing decide what your communication with parents will be. As a special education teacher I can write daily behavior logs for my students in a general ed classroom you probably can’t do that so you might want a log that students can put what color they or behavior level they ended up at at the end of the day. I think this is really important to have a daily folder that goes home it teaches responsibility as well as makes communication with parents a breeze.

@gracekelly7204 6 лет назад

I don't get why I am so addicted to these videos. I'm 14 years old and a special ed student it's not like I'm even going to become a teacher, bUT I CAN'T STOP WATCHING THESE!!!!

@angelbauer5731 6 лет назад

Grace Kelly never underestimate yourself. I’m a special needs child and also a teacher.

@kristinraines9444 5 лет назад

My friend thought the same thing but now she's an assistant teacher at a preschool and loves it

@jessicaselseth2806 6 лет назад

I love that you made this video! I wish it would have been around when I started teaching!!! Also, thank you for making your videos! They make me feel like I am not alone and not the only teacher feeling tired or excited or any other range of emotions throughout the year!

@lisamoya2534 6 лет назад

I loved this video! I'm done with my first year of teaching (thank goodness!), but this is still really helpful as I start expanding my Teacher Collection o' Crap. My personal advice for first year teachers: ask around. Ask your parents, ask your fellow teachers, ask your actual parents, ask your friends' parents. And get creative. It's amazing how many tin cans, yogurt boxes, shoe boxes, and other recyclables came in handy!

@brittneymoreland1610 5 лет назад

I'm not a teacher and I still completely love your videos ... Kudos. So much respect for you❤️🎀

@TheMitochondrie 6 лет назад

I'm starting in August, at a middle school, so this video was great. Yes, the worst is having to wait, and just make lists. Most schools in Switzerland do provide all furniture, bins etc but obviously not deco and organisational items.

@Cherriebaby85 6 лет назад

This was such a helpful video for new and veteran teachers alike! I would also add a step stool and a staple gun if you are doing a lot of bulletin boards, etc. These can help make your life easier physically! :)

@ahgem9756 6 лет назад

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW JOB MICHELLE!!!!!! YOUR GOING TO BE AWESOME IN 4TH GRADE!!!!!!

@happy11bnay 6 лет назад

I'm an environmental science major but i found your channel and I am obsessed with your videos!!! I love how thorough you are and how long your videos are.

@rashidanjackson 5 лет назад

This is SO valuable! I’m now a first year middle school Theatre Teacher and I heard so many things in this video that I could use! THANK YOU!!

@ajstevenson1 6 лет назад

I’m going to be a first year teacher in the fall and am so glad I found your channel! 🎉💕

@TheUrbanFamily1 6 лет назад

fantastic video, one tip I would give is to make sure you buy things that you can live with for a few years. So just like when you have a neutral coloured sofa, you can give it a new lease of life every now and again with different coloured throw pillows and throws. It's good to have items in the classroom that you know you can give new life to in a couple of years just by changing some little part of the decor.

@jamieperalta6645 5 лет назад

Great advice. I use plastic tablecloths every year. I love it. They don’t fade and last a long time. I only need to buy new ones when I need to switch classrooms.

@LessonsandLocs 5 лет назад

Great advice. This is my fifth year in fourth grade coming up. So glad that I have all the necessities. Swingline is the best!!

@resicupful 6 лет назад

This video is awesome! I am a first year teacher and I am all over the place with preparing for my classroom. Thanks for keeping me on track!!

@grazielladelia9407 6 лет назад

Hi!! I teach 2nd grade 6-7 years old. And your vids really inspire me to complete my job and never give up. Thank you so much😊😊

@kasaundracressley8809 6 лет назад

I teach PreK so I don't utilize my kiddos for cutting, most have never held scissors before but a huge tip is at open house I ask parents to mark whether they are willing to wash dress up clothes at home, cut out projects, or come in and cook with the kids. I love having parents to cut out items at home. Saves me a ton of time! Scotch laminator are amazing. Mine was $25 when I got it and my local PA Walmart has in store on clearance for $17 or &19!! I use $1 tables cloths since we don't have butcher paper. It's easy to staple right and cut excess off and I got my border for $1 at dollar tree. It's super thin but I was able to laminate it! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! ❤️

@brigetteyarbrough5774 6 лет назад

You could not have posted this at a better time!!!! I just signed my contract today for my first teaching job so I was going shopping tomorrow! Thank you!!! I love your channel and look forward to your videos!

@laurencimbalo9465 6 лет назад

Even though the supplies are " ugly" you can decorate it. 👍🏼

@ericaschindler7393 6 лет назад

My art teacher had those Exacto electric sharpeners in her classroom and they work so well!!

@csalebra 6 лет назад

For the shoes, word of caution for people -I used to sell athletic shoes - children's shoes are NOT made with the same quality as adult shoes because the companies know that kids grow out of them every 6 months. If you want quality and longevity always opt for the adult version, your back and knees will thank you. If you can wear sneakers - make sure a shoe salesperson fits you so you get the right fit for your foot. If not - a birkenstock type clog is great, they're expensive but they LAST (you can also get them resoled) - and the arch support is perfect for long days and will help to relieve stress in your body when standing all day.

@Ryan-ve1nj 3 года назад

Straightforward video. No nonsense or fluff - all useful! Thank you!

@barajm5 6 лет назад

These are great tips for the classroom! My cousin also recommended the pencil sharper. She has been using it for awhile and absolutely loves it!

@evelynrosenberg297 6 лет назад

You're terrific!!!! Thank you so much for ALL of your videos, ( soon to be first time teacher). Your profolio and your resume video is helping me to get ready. Feel more confident in what I'm doing. Again thank you. You're awesome!!!!!!

@BlackRoze29 6 лет назад

My first year of teaching I had just moved from NY to VA. I had no extra money or time. I used the dollar store and whatever I found in my room and others. Didn't look like Pinterest, but it worked. I used any extra money to buy things for my students like scissors and personal whiteboards for activities. This year, I knew what I wanted and stayed in the same room and my mom helped out. So far, I feel much more prepared than last year and my room feels more like mine.

@MamaEkmel 6 лет назад

I'm a Converse girl, too! Those and Sketchers are all I wear. So comfortable!

@kathleenh3762 5 лет назад

Stickers, you can get a lot at the dollar store and kids LOVE THEM!!!

@hunterdanielrogers2403 6 лет назад

HALF PRICE BOOKS the clearance section is life. I love the store it is so much cheaper than like barnes and noble. Although amazon can be a good alternative for cheaper books

@christopherhansford6876 6 лет назад

Very helpful video, and a great channel for new teachers like me. Starting with my first grade (yr 6) in two weeks and your channel is an encouragement.

@mollymiccee 6 лет назад

I still have a few years to go before I'm done with college, but I've saved this video for when I'm getting ready to start teaching! Some things may change by then, but I don't think quality supplies will ever change drastically.

@picpandas2088 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your videos!!! I am a soon to be first year teacher and your videos have helped me think through lots of different things!!!!

@kristenann99 6 лет назад

Great advice! I'm currently studying my first year of education at university and I found this super helpful! 💕

@Aventuras19 6 лет назад

Never miss your videos! I'm also a first year teacher, high school World Language (Spanish). A lot of your tips are very useful although we are in different grade levels. ¡gracias!

@aimejaral5949 6 лет назад

Thank you for the tips I am actually going to start my first year teaching and I am so nervous and excited at the same time.

@bhogpatibaboo4072 6 лет назад

Wow it’s amazing how you can smile and talk for 25 minutes! Face hurts just watching u! Great vids btw!

@annasauer3420 6 лет назад

I'm 15 and I want to be a teacher and now addicted to these videos

@DiValenz145 6 лет назад

I am a veteran teacher. I agree with these suggestions 100%. Not that NOT agreeing would make any difference. LOL GREAT advice Michelle!! ~diane

@addisonbyrd3355 4 года назад

Just so you know swingline stapler‘s have a lifetime warranty so if you get one of them jammed or something like that just call the number and they’ll send you a new one

@melodys7 6 лет назад

That classroom pencil sharpener is the best!! I'm glad your students learned to use it because my high school students never did.

@kimberlymong3871 6 лет назад

So happy for your new job! I have to admit, I'm sad you're not going to be a 2nd grade teacher anymore :( you gave me so many ideas!

@MissRuthina 3 года назад

Still 3 years before I'm qualified. But loving these videos! It makes me feel like I have a good idea of what's happening!!

@shaynepope2106 6 лет назад

I don't have any plans to become a teacher but I love your videos! It's so cool learning about teaching though

@Mooreinelementary 2 года назад

This video is great! As a veteran teacher, your tips are perfect! I also make sure I have many of these items mentioned each year.

@mhagar444 4 года назад

I love your videos! I’m currently in school to become a elementary school teacher. Your videos are so informative, and make me so excited to start teaching! Subscribed! ❤️

@sahanaganj62 6 лет назад

Early again! This is probably a bad habit, but I wait for your video's all the time! Loved this video!

@courtneymichele5751 6 лет назад

Sooooo helpful thanks ❤️ I am starting student teaching but have offers for a permanent job starting next spring. I actually started and Amazon wishlist for family and friends as my graduation gifts too!!! Yardsales, dollar tree and target have been goldmine!!

@faithcote9331 6 лет назад

Courtney Michele I did the Amazon wishlist too! I'm in my student teaching as well, good luck to you 💕

@haleybutcher4705 5 лет назад

I am going to college this fall to study elementary education. Your videos make me so excited to become a teacher! :)

@wordiebirdie 6 лет назад

I just think about Office Space every time I see a stapler. Thanks for sharing!

@studywithlei3737 6 лет назад

I love watching your videos! For a while I have wanted to be either a Forensic Pathologist or an English 2/ World History/ Biology teacher it maybe even a 5th grade teacher! I love being able to inform people about subjects that I am passionate about. Your videos make me excited to get into a good college ( hopefully Baylor ! ), lately I have been wanting to become a teacher because of people like my younger siblings who’s teachers aren’t the best and can’t teach them because of their dyslexia, I want to be able to improve kids lives and enrich their presence on this earth!

@agathaklassen4729 6 лет назад

I was waiting for this video. I will start starting in a year and I have slowly been getting things like books and organization things so I don't need to get it all at once. For the teacher friend/ mentor my best friend's older sister is a teacher and she has been a great help already as I often asked her questions whenever I am in practicums.

@kaylapatterson6685 6 лет назад

Loved this video! 😊 Thank you sooo much for filming it so quickly. I made sure to have my phone out to take notes as soon as I seen it pop up!

@avawinslow7001 5 лет назад

I’m hoping to become a pre-K or kindergarten teacher when I’m older. Thanks so much for making these videos I love watching them!

@jj4christ 6 лет назад

Congrats, congrats, congrats Michelle. Yeah!

@_Jess.I.Am_ 6 лет назад

It is so nice to see A LOT of the things on this list that I have!!!!!

@nicutting505 6 лет назад

Love all of your tips! I'm just about to start my final student teaching placement. Can't wait to be finished, and be a first year teacher, if I can find a job!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

@jeanettevega6231 4 года назад

Nic Utting Hi, it’s been awhile I see on the date, but how is your teaching experience going?

@courtneyconner5241 6 лет назад

This is seriously the most helpful video ever!! Thank you so much!

@StacyAnnMusic 6 лет назад

I'm going into my 7th year. I found this helpful! I was lucky to get the laminator and sheets on prime day! I seriously want a 2nd one now! And a paper cutter. My class is the farthest from the office. Also, we have construction going on this year...I don't think we have an office anymore!! 😱

@whitneyaguilera8444 6 лет назад

This was so helpful especially the what not to buy list and tips at the end!

@lindsaymcfarlane388 3 года назад

I’m a senior in high school going to college next year to be a teacher. These videos make me so excited!!

@rachelhenton6429 6 лет назад

I loved this video!!! I’m about to start my first year of teaching! Thrift books is also a great website to buy books from! They’ll give you different prices based on the quality of the book!