@@bethk.3340I'm a huge fan of the play area and hot functional all the storage and spaces are, but honestly the feeling of the room! It was not a spot I wanted to spend a lot of time in before, and now I feel so calm and happy in the room!!
Also, no windows? No natural sunlight? That's so sad and I can imagine that it's hard to keep you mood balanced in a room with only artificial lighting 😒 The girls made the best of it, i like the new classroom a lot.
on the one hand, yes, on the other: my elementary classrooms were just wooden desks, wooden chairs, and a few wooden cupboards. Yes, the alphabet and some such posters were put up, too. But we didn't have any specific corners for reading, chilling, or anything. I think if we could merge both worlds, that could be fun!
I'm german and i don't exactly get, why you would need to decorate a classroom? In the schools i know or german schools in general, it's just not common to change them so much. I went to plain classrooms, but it didn't bothered me. It didn't cross my mind, that you would have to alter them 🤷♀️
Classrooms without natural light shouldn’t even be allowed imo! Natural light is essential to our hormonal production. It is detrimental to mental health to stay hours every day of the week without natural light. It also affects our sleep rhythm, energy, ability to concentrate, attention, etc. Great to see you guys put a lot of effort into making this room brighter and more colorful! 😊
I’m just starting my third year in a windowless basement classroom… let me tell you, it is DEPRESSING going to work when it’s dark and leaving when the sun is set so I see zero sunlight all day 😭
@@eyrar99 I'm sorry you're in this situation. It is depressing indeed, medical studies show that the lack of natural light is correlated to depression and su*c*dal thoughts. In case you're not already doing so, I very strongly recommand you supply yourself with vitamin D3 (drops), especially during winter!
They made it so much better! As someone who went to school in Germany, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as windowless classrooms 😫 should be illegal. That’s just dystopian…
As someone who lives in this neighbourhood in Kelowna, my mind was blown by the Sorry Girls in town helping a local teacher! Talk about the world freaking colliding! Thank you for brightening up her classroom and making a difference in the lives of the next generation through a beautiful space! AND thank you for donating proceeds to our wildfires here. Love a long-time fan! 💗💗💗
THIS IS AN AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT! I am a pediatric occupational therapist and my job is to help schools become the best environments to meet all learners needs and you really did just that! Whatever research you did was amazing. The different zones are clearly identified while being stylish. There is playful color without being too visually overstimulating. You made everything easily simple and accessible for seamless independence for the kiddos. The calm space is perfect and will be so important to the kids that use it! GREAT JOB!
Being a special needs teacher is difficult. i struggled in school with autism and had some really great special needs teachers. However the classroom isn't very sensory friendly. y'all made this classroom to be just that. Children who need the extra time and care to learn don't always get that when there are multiple students learning at different paces. Such a good thing and I'm sure the children appreciate it too.
@@nunyabusiness164 agreed some better white lighting would make it a lot brighter. Fluorescent light is always so harsh and its just what every standard classroom has available though as easy to clean and replace. The LED lights though make up for that as ita colorful and bright.
I was a little concerned about the patchwork wall, patterns like that are generally considered to be a no no when working with autistic kids. But it looks so cool I can't be mad about it...
This is going to be such a blessing to the students! After this, I’m sure we’d want to see more!! :) Gotta support the well-being of ppl in classrooms! ❤
As a person on the autism spectrum, I really appreciate the calm space in the corner. It’s great that you’re recognizing the sensory needs of neurodivergent students! I would have loved that as a student and I think Mrs. Hardy’s students will too! As a child I used to beg my mom to get me leaves like that from IKEA and it never happened, so I get to live that dream vicariously through you video! 😊 Thank you for your empathy and sensitivity!
It's so sad that that is even needed. It's one of those stories that seems wholesome on the surface, but when you think about it it shows how broken the system is. I'm glad that there are so many teachers who want the best for their students and do all they can to make their classrooms a nice place to be in, but it shouldn't be their jobs (or their money, or things), it should be something the schools/government does.
You guys - that reading corner is MAGICAL! What a fantastic makeover ❤. It is so meaningful to watch these makeovers for such deserving recipients. Those kids will feel so safe and at home in this cozy classroom!
As a retired teacher I am so thrilled to see you doing something so wonderful for a fellow teacher. You've made the learning environment so cozy and cute. The kids will love it!
Wooow this and the makeover of the teenmom centre feel like such a big step for team TSG. Really new content, very original, fun to watch and the fact that this channel contributes to such charitable causes makes me feel so proud to be a subscriber! I really love this content and seeing Becky and Kelsey taking these like next steps (working on their homes and spaces like these) combined with the wellknown TSG content that our new girlies are providing (smaller diy projects). Really curious what that fund from Rhett and Link will go towards as well. So excited for the future of TSG and just wanted to let you know all of you rock!!❤
I think it's important to have both bright, stimulating areas + darker, less stimulating areas (like the calm corner) in a classroom when there are kids on the spectrum. People on the spectrum often feel stressed by too much artificial lighting in a room. I think you guys did a good job.
Thank you for donating to those affected by the Kelowna wildfires! Would LOVE you to come to Squamish and sprinkle your fairy dust on some of our middle school classrooms - it is SO needed! - xo an EA whose kiddos deserve an awesome space like this 🧡
We are going to put respect on Rochelle's name. Her work is so amazing. Rochelle if you ever start a design studio.... I'm shopping it girl, you are brilliant❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I really love your series of going to places that usually don't have the budget to really get designers, like schools, and shelters, and community centers. I think those places especially need to be a comforting place for the people who are there, but most often they are very clinical and cold. Not the fault of anyone, it's so hard to make a place warm and inviting, while also being able to clean it and often these places are in office like spaces, because they are also a workplace. So you making those places look comfortable and still usable is really important. People deserve nice places to be in, not just at home. :)
this is my favorite new type of videos!! making over these types of spaces is so amazing and so needed! can't wait to see y'all branch out and grow and do more amazing things!!! love ya team sorry girls!
Wow, this transformation is mind-blowing! You managed to integrate so many spaces and things the kids and teacher needed while keeping it cohesive 😮 Seriously amazing work girls, you outdid yourselves! 💕
You guys knocked it out of the park! Brilliant job 👏 Can i just say that Rochelle is an absolute trooper: a truly hard worker & incredible asset to your team.
That was so good! None her students will want to leave the room. I love the yellow film on the windows and the house structure. Everything is so cool!! Can't wait to see the next teacher you girls pick for a classroom makeover!!
What a happy colorful space you created for these kids and Ms. Hardy! They are going to have an awesome school year!! My prayers go out to the Kelowna community. I live on the west coast of the US and unfortunately large fires and toxic smoke have become a regular summer thing since the mid 2010's. We have to demand change for the sake of our kids' futures!!
We are now well into the crisis with endless numbers of communities suffering from global warming, and yet still dealing with people who claim climate change isn't real.
I remember when I was a student, there was only one classroom in the whole school that looked similar to this one & everyone always wanted to be in it!! It made learning so much more enjoyable as a young student. I’m on the journey to become a teacher and I can’t wait to be able to try & make my space look like this someday, awesome job!!
I am a childcare educator and a neurodivergent person I will say that the calm corner is so awesome, but if you ever build another I have some tips! One would be adding another "wall" to make it a more closed off space, when overstimulated kids want to hide, and the one you built doesn't really provide much of that.another thing I'd add is fidgets! Especially for kids that young, they may not be able to read alone or read that language. Fidgets provide a distraction that anyone can use.
I'm team thick yellow stripe for Becky's exact reasons. It's centered so it looks purposeful, the beige just looks like someone made a mistake. Still watching so idk what the ended up with yet! Edit: yeah I am glad that's over there and not at my house, those stripes would bother my eye. But as a whole project, it's amazing! Great job ladies!! Love that you are giving back
I absolutely love this concept and the fact that you guys are out here helping out some teachers. It's sad that we live in a world where we have people who have more money than they know what to do with meanwhile so many schools are struggling to get funding to get things to support their students. I'm so happy to see this series and hope you realise how many lives you will touch by doing this. Can't wait to see more!
This, I'm really happy and glad there is such a lovely classroom, but it's sad that teachers have to do all of that themselves, or rely on the kindness of others, to get a nice classroom.
Omg. I'm honestly so proud of you guys.🥺🥺 I started watching you guys in your vlog-style apartment and condo makeover era. This feels like a Netflix documentary - the editing, the storytelling, the DIY projects. I'm obsessed!
sweet! a nice, loooong video from our beautiful neighbors to the north. thank you for supporting wildfire victims. as a native californian, i brace myself for "wildfire season". thank you for this makeover in support of teachers. seeing all the hand-me-down furniture and supplies hurt my heart-special-needs kids can recognize when they aren't as valued as other students. i feel like your work has brightened all these young people's lives. kelsey's got her some b-grrl moves. team yellow-thicc here. it's centered and feels like a moment. the other way looks like you messed-up the pattern
I LOVED this video. I'm a teacher and I am always obsessed with how my colleagues and teachers on social media create a space for their students that is welcoming, creative, safe and just a lovely space for kids to come learn and have fun! It's not always the easiest especially when we're typically paying out of pocket to have our spaces come to life. Would love to see this become a series - I appreciate you guys for shedding some light into the education field!
Bizarre comment here, but I think you guys really illustrated well when to get something new, and when to find second hand options when it came to the fabric sourcing in this vid. You bought new fabric for the structure, where it was going to stand alone, and you had a very specific vision (also, the fabric was going to be more exposed/stressed). Then, for the wall you sourced second hand, where it would be less stand alone and less exposed/stressed. Sometimes it can be hard to decide to find something new instead of used, but I appreciate your discernment in this video.
I can just imagine being a child in this space. I remember I loooved fun little spaces & we didn’t have many for most of my elementary school years - but I know the kids will remember this.
I grew up in a family of teachers. I know how much extra time, effort, and their own money they put into making their classrooms as positive and conducive to learning as they could. But it's so much to pile on when they still need to be focused on refreshing lesson plans and staying up to date on the latest changes from the district office and government mandates. Burnout is a real issue. Sorry Girls doing this is such a GREAT IDEA!!! I do hope you will make this an annual end-of-summer project. Again thank you so much for doing this.
I just had to drop a comment and say that I loveeeee the production on your videos!!! The editing, the graphics, the MUSIC, you all have such great energy and i love tuning in. Plus the makeover was so beautiful, too!!!! ❤
This is such a great makeover! On behalf of a paraprofessional... You were spot on! Especially considering all the limitations you had to work around. The funny thing about those limitations is that they are exactly what most teachers/paraprofessionals would have to work around as well. Therefore, your makeover is such a fun, and realistic possibility.
It seems almost criminal that not every teacher can make their class a beautiful learning environment. As a teacher myself, I wish I could even do a fraction of this. It's so lovely. My Kindergarteners would love it.
I'm so proud of you Sorry girl gang! Incredible & wonderful transformation! The kids and Ms Hardy are going to excel in thw new space! Gold stars all round! ❤
Ladies!!! You have OUTDONE yourselves !! I love it. I really, really love it. I'd have to say the fabric wall and the play area are my favorite. And the best redo is the cupboard with those half moon handles! Who knew it could get spruced up so well? Great job!!
Such an incredible makeover and I love that you were able to transform the space without painting any of the walls as well! I'm sure the kids absolutely loved it!
Love following you guys along your inspiring projects. Writing in for the first time in years to say that I’m so happy Rochelle is on the team, she seems so knowledgeable and badass yet very humble. Please give her a raise or a “good job” cupcake :) ❤
I love the makeover. The only thing that gives me pause is did you check with the school board and the fire department officials about using fabric and hanging lights in the classroom? The reason classrooms don't have much fabric, upholstered material or soft rugs is because of fire regulations and also soft fabric and upholstered materials often have to be tossed if there's ever a bedbug infestation. It's also easier to clean materials that can be wiped down. I hope you had a green light for everything and that this makeover stays for a long time.
I absolutely loved this series! The classroom looked amazing in the end and I would've loved to have a classroom like this growing up. It would so cool if this became a series where you fix up classrooms for teachers.
This is going to seem very random, but in all of your videos one of my favorite things is the kind of slow-mo model shots of y'all doing DIY stuff, but specifically because you're always wearing appropriate safety gear. Like...looking amazing, being a badass DIYer AND being safe & responsible? We Love It!!!
Wow, Ms.Hardy has a broad range of students and now there is a number of spaces to support different learning levels and styles. Great job! Hope the area and families and school is safe from the fires.
I was a teacher for almost 50 years so thank you so much for doing this wonderful classroom. People may not know how much of their own money most teachers spend each year to set up their classrooms. Your gift of this space is a true blessing for the teacher and her students
wow what a beautiful transformation! definitely love all the little nooks you created for the kiddies. I would've loved this as a little kid, I mean I love it as an adult!!
The situation is similar in other countries. I'm from Germany; some schools have enough budget and great equipment, whereas others, like mine, struggle. I spent so much money out of my pocket to make our classroom nicer for the children (grade 5, 10-11 years old). Just because they aren't in elementary school anymore doesn't mean they dislike fun and color in their classroom. They're still children! Great makeover! Miss Hardy is such a sweet person :)
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So are you team thicc yellow or team skinny beige??
Yellow 🟡
Thicc yellow!
Yellow 🟡🟨🟡
Skinny beige
Team thick yellow! It looks more intentional. Lolol
I love my classroom so much
Thank you for teaching them!
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it's such a stunning room!! what was your favorite part? mine is the play structure or the bean bag corner with the leaves. it was all lovely!!
so glad we got to share this experience with you 🤍
@@bethk.3340I'm a huge fan of the play area and hot functional all the storage and spaces are, but honestly the feeling of the room! It was not a spot I wanted to spend a lot of time in before, and now I feel so calm and happy in the room!!
This should be a series. There are so many different teachers EVERYWHERE who could use the help.
That's a great idea!
Yessssss🎉🎉🎉
Not just a series, but a movement! All of us handy people should reach out to schools and teachers and offer to help!
Yes!! I wish they could have redone all of the classrooms in the whole school for everyone!
😭yes please!!! Pick meeee
As a European, I am baffled that the classrooms are something the teachers have to fix themselves? 😮😳
Aw sad. Its just another sad way we are a little broken over here
Also, no windows? No natural sunlight? That's so sad and I can imagine that it's hard to keep you mood balanced in a room with only artificial lighting 😒 The girls made the best of it, i like the new classroom a lot.
on the one hand, yes, on the other: my elementary classrooms were just wooden desks, wooden chairs, and a few wooden cupboards. Yes, the alphabet and some such posters were put up, too. But we didn't have any specific corners for reading, chilling, or anything. I think if we could merge both worlds, that could be fun!
as a brazilian i was sooooo confused
I'm german and i don't exactly get, why you would need to decorate a classroom? In the schools i know or german schools in general, it's just not common to change them so much.
I went to plain classrooms, but it didn't bothered me. It didn't cross my mind, that you would have to alter them 🤷♀️
Classrooms without natural light shouldn’t even be allowed imo! Natural light is essential to our hormonal production. It is detrimental to mental health to stay hours every day of the week without natural light. It also affects our sleep rhythm, energy, ability to concentrate, attention, etc. Great to see you guys put a lot of effort into making this room brighter and more colorful! 😊
I taught in a windowless classroom for two years but managed to negotiate a move to a room with windows this year… much happier
I’m just starting my third year in a windowless basement classroom… let me tell you, it is DEPRESSING going to work when it’s dark and leaving when the sun is set so I see zero sunlight all day 😭
@@eyrar99 I'm sorry you're in this situation. It is depressing indeed, medical studies show that the lack of natural light is correlated to depression and su*c*dal thoughts. In case you're not already doing so, I very strongly recommand you supply yourself with vitamin D3 (drops), especially during winter!
They made it so much better!
As someone who went to school in Germany, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as windowless classrooms 😫 should be illegal. That’s just dystopian…
I’m in Canada and had no idea that there were classrooms with no windows.
Shoutout to Best Buy, love that you all are able to accomplish some of these bigger charitable makeovers with the sponsorships!
I love Rochelle’s “less intro, more building” jogs away… jogs back 😂
Rochelle is KILLING it! She is one amazing woodworker, builder and designer!
Thank you for thinking of our educators!
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@@TheSorryGirls And the children! They're going to love being in that room. So many spaces to explore and enjoy.
As someone who lives in this neighbourhood in Kelowna, my mind was blown by the Sorry Girls in town helping a local teacher! Talk about the world freaking colliding! Thank you for brightening up her classroom and making a difference in the lives of the next generation through a beautiful space! AND thank you for donating proceeds to our wildfires here. Love a long-time fan! 💗💗💗
Same I had to do a double take reading the into hahaha
THIS IS AN AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT! I am a pediatric occupational therapist and my job is to help schools become the best environments to meet all learners needs and you really did just that! Whatever research you did was amazing. The different zones are clearly identified while being stylish. There is playful color without being too visually overstimulating. You made everything easily simple and accessible for seamless independence for the kiddos. The calm space is perfect and will be so important to the kids that use it! GREAT JOB!
Being a special needs teacher is difficult. i struggled in school with autism and had some really great special needs teachers. However the classroom isn't very sensory friendly. y'all made this classroom to be just that. Children who need the extra time and care to learn don't always get that when there are multiple students learning at different paces. Such a good thing and I'm sure the children appreciate it too.
the fluorescent lights NEED to go 😭😭😭
@@nunyabusiness164 agreed some better white lighting would make it a lot brighter. Fluorescent light is always so harsh and its just what every standard classroom has available though as easy to clean and replace. The LED lights though make up for that as ita colorful and bright.
I was a little concerned about the patchwork wall, patterns like that are generally considered to be a no no when working with autistic kids. But it looks so cool I can't be mad about it...
More Rochelle!! She’s so good!!
More Rochelle is exactly what I was thinking. Rochelle Rocks!
This is going to be such a blessing to the students! After this, I’m sure we’d want to see more!! :) Gotta support the well-being of ppl in classrooms! ❤
we want to do more!!
As someone who hates overhead lights, thank you for adding lots of different lighting to the room
YES I was just thinking this
As a person on the autism spectrum, I really appreciate the calm space in the corner. It’s great that you’re recognizing the sensory needs of neurodivergent students! I would have loved that as a student and I think Mrs. Hardy’s students will too! As a child I used to beg my mom to get me leaves like that from IKEA and it never happened, so I get to live that dream vicariously through you video! 😊 Thank you for your empathy and sensitivity!
Team thick yellow. Makes it look purposeful
Aw the fact that she had used her own furniture in the class 😢 so many teachers go above and beyond and we don't even know. So sweet of her.
The public has NO idea!
And it is horrible how they are treated in the USA.
It's so sad that that is even needed. It's one of those stories that seems wholesome on the surface, but when you think about it it shows how broken the system is. I'm glad that there are so many teachers who want the best for their students and do all they can to make their classrooms a nice place to be in, but it shouldn't be their jobs (or their money, or things), it should be something the schools/government does.
if all classrooms were made so thoughtful and by heart, we would have more happy teachers
Rochelle is simply that 👏🏼 girl 👏🏼 she can make anything!!!
You guys - that reading corner is MAGICAL! What a fantastic makeover ❤. It is so meaningful to watch these makeovers for such deserving recipients. Those kids will feel so safe and at home in this cozy classroom!
As a teacher I can honestly say that I wholeheartely approve of this transformation. Good job.
Rochelle is the QUEEN of building! She absolutely nailed everything on her list. Well done team, great job!
As a retired teacher I am so thrilled to see you doing something so wonderful for a fellow teacher. You've made the learning environment so cozy and cute. The kids will love it!
Wooow this and the makeover of the teenmom centre feel like such a big step for team TSG. Really new content, very original, fun to watch and the fact that this channel contributes to such charitable causes makes me feel so proud to be a subscriber! I really love this content and seeing Becky and Kelsey taking these like next steps (working on their homes and spaces like these) combined with the wellknown TSG content that our new girlies are providing (smaller diy projects). Really curious what that fund from Rhett and Link will go towards as well. So excited for the future of TSG and just wanted to let you know all of you rock!!❤
Rochelle that market structure build is just SO GOOD!!! I love it so much, I'm definitely going to build something similar for my sons room 🤍🤍🤍
I think it's important to have both bright, stimulating areas + darker, less stimulating areas (like the calm corner) in a classroom when there are kids on the spectrum. People on the spectrum often feel stressed by too much artificial lighting in a room. I think you guys did a good job.
Thank you for donating to those affected by the Kelowna wildfires!
Would LOVE you to come to Squamish and sprinkle your fairy dust on some of our middle school classrooms - it is SO needed! - xo an EA whose kiddos deserve an awesome space like this 🧡
Pleaseeeeeee do more of these!!
We are going to put respect on Rochelle's name. Her work is so amazing. Rochelle if you ever start a design studio.... I'm shopping it girl, you are brilliant❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I really love your series of going to places that usually don't have the budget to really get designers, like schools, and shelters, and community centers. I think those places especially need to be a comforting place for the people who are there, but most often they are very clinical and cold. Not the fault of anyone, it's so hard to make a place warm and inviting, while also being able to clean it and often these places are in office like spaces, because they are also a workplace.
So you making those places look comfortable and still usable is really important. People deserve nice places to be in, not just at home. :)
I love all the teachers reacting to it at the end
Guys!!!! This is EVERYTHING. You have made the most beautiful classroom for some lucky kiddos and most deserving teacher. Amazing job! 🎉
this is my favorite new type of videos!! making over these types of spaces is so amazing and so needed! can't wait to see y'all branch out and grow and do more amazing things!!! love ya team sorry girls!
Wow, this transformation is mind-blowing! You managed to integrate so many spaces and things the kids and teacher needed while keeping it cohesive 😮 Seriously amazing work girls, you outdid yourselves! 💕
Thank you so much!
You guys knocked it out of the park! Brilliant job 👏
Can i just say that Rochelle is an absolute trooper: a truly hard worker & incredible asset to your team.
That was so good! None her students will want to leave the room. I love the yellow film on the windows and the house structure. Everything is so cool!! Can't wait to see the next teacher you girls pick for a classroom makeover!!
What a happy colorful space you created for these kids and Ms. Hardy! They are going to have an awesome school year!! My prayers go out to the Kelowna community. I live on the west coast of the US and unfortunately large fires and toxic smoke have become a regular summer thing since the mid 2010's. We have to demand change for the sake of our kids' futures!!
We are now well into the crisis with endless numbers of communities suffering from global warming, and yet still dealing with people who claim climate change isn't real.
I remember when I was a student, there was only one classroom in the whole school that looked similar to this one & everyone always wanted to be in it!! It made learning so much more enjoyable as a young student. I’m on the journey to become a teacher and I can’t wait to be able to try & make my space look like this someday, awesome job!!
This is amazing.... you should do this segment every year as the need is immense!
I am a childcare educator and a neurodivergent person I will say that the calm corner is so awesome, but if you ever build another I have some tips! One would be adding another "wall" to make it a more closed off space, when overstimulated kids want to hide, and the one you built doesn't really provide much of that.another thing I'd add is fidgets! Especially for kids that young, they may not be able to read alone or read that language. Fidgets provide a distraction that anyone can use.
I'm team thick yellow stripe for Becky's exact reasons. It's centered so it looks purposeful, the beige just looks like someone made a mistake. Still watching so idk what the ended up with yet!
Edit: yeah I am glad that's over there and not at my house, those stripes would bother my eye. But as a whole project, it's amazing! Great job ladies!! Love that you are giving back
Same here!
As a school professional, thank you. I know it was a hard choice to make but you changed lives through design.🎉
Hearts of gold! And it looks great!! Wish this was my classroom when I was a kid.
22:28 Kelsy's little giggle here was adorable ☺. And Becky's outfit for the reveal was killer! Awesome video as always! 👏👏
As a teacher this makes me want to cry. I love this love being poured out on a fellow educator.
I've never thought poorly of Best buy but the fact that they partner w yall for this is quite nice. This so nice of you to do.
I would love to see you guys do more classrooms! Teachers and Kids BOTH deserve an amazing place like this to teach and learn!!
As a teacher in Canada, thank you for thinking of us! ❤
I absolutely love this concept and the fact that you guys are out here helping out some teachers. It's sad that we live in a world where we have people who have more money than they know what to do with meanwhile so many schools are struggling to get funding to get things to support their students. I'm so happy to see this series and hope you realise how many lives you will touch by doing this. Can't wait to see more!
This, I'm really happy and glad there is such a lovely classroom, but it's sad that teachers have to do all of that themselves, or rely on the kindness of others, to get a nice classroom.
Omg. I'm honestly so proud of you guys.🥺🥺 I started watching you guys in your vlog-style apartment and condo makeover era. This feels like a Netflix documentary - the editing, the storytelling, the DIY projects. I'm obsessed!
sweet! a nice, loooong video from our beautiful neighbors to the north. thank you for supporting wildfire victims. as a native californian, i brace myself for "wildfire season". thank you for this makeover in support of teachers. seeing all the hand-me-down furniture and supplies hurt my heart-special-needs kids can recognize when they aren't as valued as other students. i feel like your work has brightened all these young people's lives. kelsey's got her some b-grrl moves. team yellow-thicc here. it's centered and feels like a moment. the other way looks like you messed-up the pattern
I love Rochelle, she's a being of light 🕯️❤
Excellent description
I LOVED this video. I'm a teacher and I am always obsessed with how my colleagues and teachers on social media create a space for their students that is welcoming, creative, safe and just a lovely space for kids to come learn and have fun! It's not always the easiest especially when we're typically paying out of pocket to have our spaces come to life. Would love to see this become a series - I appreciate you guys for shedding some light into the education field!
Bizarre comment here, but I think you guys really illustrated well when to get something new, and when to find second hand options when it came to the fabric sourcing in this vid. You bought new fabric for the structure, where it was going to stand alone, and you had a very specific vision (also, the fabric was going to be more exposed/stressed). Then, for the wall you sourced second hand, where it would be less stand alone and less exposed/stressed. Sometimes it can be hard to decide to find something new instead of used, but I appreciate your discernment in this video.
What teacher and students wouldn't love a room makeover like this! Great stuff!
This is amazing! Also love seeing Rochelle in the mix
I love that you have contributed to the learning and growth of countless children, as well as supporting the teacher. It's beautiful!
I can just imagine being a child in this space. I remember I loooved fun little spaces & we didn’t have many for most of my elementary school years - but I know the kids will remember this.
this was so special! congrats for the whole team - and shoutout to rochelle for the great work!
I grew up in a family of teachers. I know how much extra time, effort, and their own money they put into making their classrooms as positive and conducive to learning as they could. But it's so much to pile on when they still need to be focused on refreshing lesson plans and staying up to date on the latest changes from the district office and government mandates. Burnout is a real issue. Sorry Girls doing this is such a GREAT IDEA!!! I do hope you will make this an annual end-of-summer project. Again thank you so much for doing this.
I just had to drop a comment and say that I loveeeee the production on your videos!!! The editing, the graphics, the MUSIC, you all have such great energy and i love tuning in. Plus the makeover was so beautiful, too!!!! ❤
I love when you’re assembling the fabric wall, your outfit matches!
every single project i underestimated how good it would look and y’all kept proving me wrong in the best way
Totally team Becky with the thick yellow stripe! 😅 incredible job ladiessss!! 👏👏👏
This is such a great makeover! On behalf of a paraprofessional... You were spot on! Especially considering all the limitations you had to work around. The funny thing about those limitations is that they are exactly what most teachers/paraprofessionals would have to work around as well. Therefore, your makeover is such a fun, and realistic possibility.
Spectacular transformation! Your exceptionally creative and very much looking forward to seeing Ms. Hardys classroom reaction of the kids.
It seems almost criminal that not every teacher can make their class a beautiful learning environment. As a teacher myself, I wish I could even do a fraction of this. It's so lovely. My Kindergarteners would love it.
I'm so proud of you Sorry girl gang! Incredible & wonderful transformation! The kids and Ms Hardy are going to excel in thw new space! Gold stars all round! ❤
this is sooooo good!!! also becky that hair is amazing
Ladies!!! You have OUTDONE yourselves !! I love it. I really, really love it. I'd have to say the fabric wall and the play area are my favorite. And the best redo is the cupboard with those half moon handles! Who knew it could get spruced up so well? Great job!!
Such an incredible makeover and I love that you were able to transform the space without painting any of the walls as well! I'm sure the kids absolutely loved it!
Rochelle is such a pro !!!!
the move on the awning wouldve been to make the pattern match in the middle and add whatever strip you need to on the side
As a retired teacher and having a granddaughter entering JK this year, I’m thrilled that you are helping a teacher. It turned out great!
As a teacher who just set up her own classroom and loves watching others do the same, i love this ❤
Love following you guys along your inspiring projects. Writing in for the first time in years to say that I’m so happy Rochelle is on the team, she seems so knowledgeable and badass yet very humble. Please give her a raise or a “good job” cupcake :) ❤
I just want to be BFFs with Rochelle..everything she does is sooooo cool!!!
Becky I’m with you! Team thick yellow stripe!!
I love the makeover. The only thing that gives me pause is did you check with the school board and the fire department officials about using fabric and hanging lights in the classroom? The reason classrooms don't have much fabric, upholstered material or soft rugs is because of fire regulations and also soft fabric and upholstered materials often have to be tossed if there's ever a bedbug infestation. It's also easier to clean materials that can be wiped down. I hope you had a green light for everything and that this makeover stays for a long time.
I absolutely loved this series! The classroom looked amazing in the end and I would've loved to have a classroom like this growing up. It would so cool if this became a series where you fix up classrooms for teachers.
Rochelle is such a bad ass!
Can not say enough that I love how badass Rochelle is! Love her wood work
This is going to seem very random, but in all of your videos one of my favorite things is the kind of slow-mo model shots of y'all doing DIY stuff, but specifically because you're always wearing appropriate safety gear. Like...looking amazing, being a badass DIYer AND being safe & responsible? We Love It!!!
This is such a wholesome comment
This teacher heart is so happy. What a beautiful and welcoming classroom!
Wow, Ms.Hardy has a broad range of students and now there is a number of spaces to support different learning levels and styles. Great job! Hope the area and families and school is safe from the fires.
Love that these girls came to bc to give a teacher something beautiful. Canadian superstars 💫
I was a teacher for almost 50 years so thank you so much for doing this wonderful classroom. People may not know how much of their own money most teachers spend each year to set up their classrooms. Your gift of this space is a true blessing for the teacher and her students
As a teacher, THANK YOU. As a long-term viewer who misses collaborative DIYs from you lovely ladies, THANK YOU!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
wow what a beautiful transformation! definitely love all the little nooks you created for the kiddies. I would've loved this as a little kid, I mean I love it as an adult!!
Anything you can do for wonderful teachers 😊😊😊😊
The situation is similar in other countries. I'm from Germany; some schools have enough budget and great equipment, whereas others, like mine, struggle. I spent so much money out of my pocket to make our classroom nicer for the children (grade 5, 10-11 years old). Just because they aren't in elementary school anymore doesn't mean they dislike fun and color in their classroom. They're still children!
Great makeover! Miss Hardy is such a sweet person :)
I need Rochelle to read books to me. I love her voice. It’s so smooth and calming!
Bruh when you flipped on the light I literally screeched.. I think it's utterly stunning 😍
Thank you for doing something special for teachers. Fantastic job!
Love this makeover! I also appreciate that this wasn’t a two part video. I love the longer content!!
this is so incredible! the parents are gonna be so excited and grateful as well. u guys are the best
You girls outdid yourselves. What a room to learn in!! ❤
Love and appreciate the indigenous recognition ❤
This is incredibly thoughtful. I love this episode so much and I just started watching it.