WEEK AS A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER | setting up my classroom + facing a fear of mine

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • Hello hello! Welcome to a full week in my life of being back at school! This was an exhausting week and it really reminded me about the importance of taking time for myself. We all deserve and NEED that time in order to be a good educator the next day. In this video I continue to set up my classroom, take you through two presentations I get to do, and open up about a fear of mine that I was able to work through this week. I feel myself growing and becoming stronger, and for that I am grateful. Love you all, thanks for always, always being here.
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  • @fivefootoneteacher
    @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +20

    Update: the games are ALL coming home with me!!! They were just given to me and I had them from my other school… not using them for anything 🤣🤣🤣

    • @brooklynfrensley9073
      @brooklynfrensley9073 3 года назад

      I was about to say the voting game can hurt people’s feelings lol and also some are a little too inappropriate for school glad you made that decision

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      @@brooklynfrensley9073 lol I've never played! I took it home

    • @ryleighlink772
      @ryleighlink772 2 года назад

      I’m new and I’m really into teaching videos what grade do you teach

  • @nataliesoutlet
    @nataliesoutlet 3 года назад +17

    What you do is truly remarkable ✨ I’m SO proud of you and the impact you love to have on other ✨✨✨

  • @fivefootoneteacher
    @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +9

    I hope you all have an AMAZING week! You are strong!

  • @shan_marie_c
    @shan_marie_c 3 года назад +7

    I’m in school for education right now. So it’s crazy that I never thought ever in my journey of school that I’d be learning about teaching during a pandemic. Or relating normal studies of Ed to go with our setting now of a pandemic.

  • @breannepoole2831
    @breannepoole2831 3 года назад +26

    I'm proud of you for killing it! You inspire me to be a better educator every single day.

  • @ashleyann4154
    @ashleyann4154 3 года назад +10

    I’m a first year 8th grade science teacher this year and the students start the 23rd but I’ve been doing PD since the 4th. Every time someone asks me how I’m feeling I tell them with every day I feel more prepared and less prepared at the same time. I can already feel the anxiety seeping in. However I am already establishing boundaries for my mental health so I’m able to pour in to my kiddos when they come. Thank you for sharing your story and what you’ve learned with us. It helps more than you know to know that everyone is in the same boat.

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +2

      What you were feeling is some thing that all of us have felt before and something that many of us are feeling right now, you are never alone. I’m proud of you for setting boundaries and doing what is best for you going into the school year!

  • @mariaeugeniamartins
    @mariaeugeniamartins 3 года назад +1

    The bathroom meditation moment is so true. I’m not a teacher, but sometimes if I’m somewhere and feeling overwhelmed and need a good 5 minutes to recharge or a good cry is a great scape! 😅

  • @TheSaintbx
    @TheSaintbx 3 года назад +2

    I remember your video talking about your trauma from the shooting really touched me with how honest and open you were. It’s so remarkable to see how far you’ve come and the light you are to your staff and teaching community. I would have thrived with a teacher like you in middle school!

  • @finsfables
    @finsfables 3 года назад +13

    lockdown drills are the one thing i am always so anxious about every school year. thankfully i’ve never had to deal with a proper lockdown but when i was in elementary school we did a lockdown drill and they made it a little too realistic and i had to be stuck in this tiny little closet with my classmates and i honestly feel like that traumatized me a little bit. So now whenever we do one in school i get a panic attack and it’s truly such a horrible feeling. Thank you for talking openly about what you’ve been through

  • @HeidiJoy94
    @HeidiJoy94 3 года назад +10

    Your staff seems so precious and positive. I'm so happy you found a great school to work at.

  • @laurenroberts1824
    @laurenroberts1824 3 года назад +4

    Your classroom is such a beautiful, cozy, safe place to be! You are so inspiring and have the best mindset about self care/teaching!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for being here and for the kind words!

  • @donnatillman1585
    @donnatillman1585 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. I went through a school shooting this past year as a first-year (middle school) teacher. Know that there are others who feel the same way during drills. You are an awesome, caring teacher! Prayers.

  • @maliksutton6634
    @maliksutton6634 3 года назад +4

    You got this Mrs Brittany and okay to have fears of the upcoming year especially with Covid still around. Be safe and continue being a welcoming presence.
    All of you outfits were very professional and comfortable. I thought the last dress that was a night gown but now I know it's a dress. I think the black birdies will go nicely with it.

  • @Jodegrl416
    @Jodegrl416 3 года назад +3

    This made me so happy and I felt as if I wasn’t alone in the beginning of the year. We are all so overwhelmed, we can do it!!

  • @thetraumainformedteacher
    @thetraumainformedteacher 3 года назад +5

    Love the Friday dress! I'm going to Africa in June with a group of teachers and my classroom theme this year is safari! So that's perfect 🥰

  • @ChapmanCS3
    @ChapmanCS3 3 года назад +1

    This was my first week back and I already feel burnt out. Thank you for this video. You are so sweet and inspirational.

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      Same and I haven't even seen kids in a full scheduled day yet! You aren't alone

  • @OneTrackMind101
    @OneTrackMind101 2 года назад

    Absolutely love your content and how you try to find the positive in everything. I want to encourage this with my new year 6 class this session ✨️

  • @SocialStudies401
    @SocialStudies401 3 года назад

    THE BEST TYPE OF VIDEO! The kids come in September 9th so I still have time to set up (and film the process). This week is PD, thank you for sharing your beautiful space, definitely pulling inspiration ❤️

  • @StumpKitchen
    @StumpKitchen 3 года назад +3

    “I’m sweating!” Loololololll I love you

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +2

      I always announce it LOL

    • @StumpKitchen
      @StumpKitchen 3 года назад

      @@fivefootoneteacher also I gotta say, I am SO grateful for your incredible videos and all of the amazing work you do for your students, yourself, and your RUclips audience! I’ve been following you for a long time and I cannot begin to count all of the incredible ideas and bits of classroom inspiration you’ve given me. I teach part time and love it :) anyway, thank you for being such an amazing role model, AND thank you for valuing self care and rest - so important. The world is so much better because you are in it. 💕💕💕

  • @imaginativebibliophile549
    @imaginativebibliophile549 3 года назад

    Ms. Brittany, I am still deciding on my electives for tenth grade and I was not able to decide a few months ago because ninth grade was a tiring and difficult year. I have been working on my novel this summer as well as a few short stories and poems. I hope to balance my writing alongside my schoolwork. In a few days, you will begin teaching your middle school English and writing workshop classes. I take delight in the late summer winds blowing over our presence as we watch the onrush of young autumn. I love you

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      Thank you for being here and for sharing!

    • @imaginativebibliophile549
      @imaginativebibliophile549 3 года назад

      @@fivefootoneteacher
      You are welcome. I love watching your videos and being a part of your journey.

  • @katherinewest2925
    @katherinewest2925 3 года назад +1

    I was so happy when you said you won't spray the room spray when kids are in the room because I had a teacher in high school who used to spray her classroom every day and I got hives CONSTANTLY.

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +1

      Oh no!!! For sure an end of the day thing around my desk lol

  • @dripdejorden524
    @dripdejorden524 3 года назад +3

    I’m starting 8th grad tomorrow I’m so nervous but you give me movation thanks you so much gang ☺️🤞🏿🤞🏿

  • @ashleylawson4721
    @ashleylawson4721 3 года назад +1

    I am so proud of you Brittany! ❤️

  • @scooby172401
    @scooby172401 3 года назад +3

    This makes me wish I had my own classroom!!! I switch rooms almost every period so I really struggle creating a comfortable space that I can’t decorate or keep materials in :(

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +2

      I totally understand... I was on a cart and did that 5 times a day. I made my cart my safe space!

  • @marissakeepstheheat2
    @marissakeepstheheat2 3 года назад

    I started student teaching this week ❤️
    I’ve loved watching you through your journey, it’s inspired me🥰

  • @ShireenHassanKhan-TCHRBPJC
    @ShireenHassanKhan-TCHRBPJC 2 года назад

    Im a teacher from pakistan and your vlog is really a start to my day ...sometimes when u had not uploaded any video i feeel so lost hahaha...but yeah you're doing a great job....please share some ideas or websites from where teachers can get good worksheets according to their grade level...Again...keeo up the great work girl .so proud of u.

  • @saramarlena7184
    @saramarlena7184 3 года назад

    I bet the stitch that broke on your dress was the stitch that’s meant to be removed after purchase! A lot of times they put that stitch in to keep the shape in shipping. They do this on suits as well (a lot of people don’t know it’s meant to be removed) also meant to be removed are the outer tags on blazers & coats!

  • @llyssa_marie
    @llyssa_marie 3 года назад

    Love these videos! Can’t wait to come along the new school year ❤️

  • @mindy9348
    @mindy9348 3 года назад +2

    Haha, when you’re so excited to watch and you like before the entire video loads. I’m not obsessed or anything!!!!!!

  • @BaguettesandBicyclettes
    @BaguettesandBicyclettes 3 года назад

    This video is getting me excited for the new school year! I'm also a bit nervous since I'll be teaching at a new school...

  • @stephaniesoutherland2521
    @stephaniesoutherland2521 3 года назад +1

    Can you please post the names of the books that you presented on? I would love to read them. Also can you post the plan for your jar activity? I would love to do it with my coworkers! You inspire me! You are amazing.

  • @dpn.education
    @dpn.education 3 года назад

    Love your reading corner-space! Also, just wanted to give a heads up incase you haven’t played it yet. The meme game is hilarious, but it is an “adult” game. You might want to go through the cards and remove some of them, otherwise it might get awkward with your middle graders 😂 maybe you already have, but I just wanted to get it in there before school starts. I appreciate your channel a lot, it inspires me to continue growing as a teacher.

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +1

      I pinned my comment to the top already that I’m not leaving the games here :) and thank you!

  • @sabrinachaney3151
    @sabrinachaney3151 3 года назад

    Do you have an updated haircare routine? I’m obsessed with how pretty your hair is! ❤️❤️

  • @apfelsinenliese7000
    @apfelsinenliese7000 3 года назад +1

    You are so cute. I'm the same way: all over the place all the time and all excited about everything. I also teach middle schoolers. They're the best.

  • @miaroman9320
    @miaroman9320 3 года назад +1

    I love hearing about what you're teaching about student and educational leadership! I start my M.Ed. in Educational Leadership on Thursday and am so excited! Do you have any resources of your own or others that I can learn more from?

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +1

      That is so exciting! I’m advising leadership this year so I will continue to share :)

    • @miaroman9320
      @miaroman9320 3 года назад

      @@fivefootoneteacher Thank you! Yes, I am so excited!

  • @somebody7270
    @somebody7270 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for all your work in youtube. You don’t have to post here on RUclips but you do so in a volunteering manner. For that I am grateful. I hate sweating too by the way lol I am in Southern California I can’t imagine Florida! I like that black and white photo of you and your future hubby. I am actually planning to sell a Black and White photography book on Amazon of pictures I’ve taken. It is designed to have people look at life through a black and white lens so they can see life in a different way and appreciate the small things in life. Henry Cartier-Benson and Fan Ho are my favorite photographers.

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +1

      Oh thank you so much for the kind words! I love b&w photography!

  • @karlynmerbach8542
    @karlynmerbach8542 3 года назад

    Great video!! Love it Britt! ❤️☺️

  • @savvyelliott5921
    @savvyelliott5921 3 года назад

    Oh, my gosh, please show us how you use the happy planner!

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      I am not currently using that one, but I did all last year and loved it!

  • @kamiammons
    @kamiammons 3 года назад +4

    I wish I had you as a teacher! You would be my favorite lol

  • @addisonswannack
    @addisonswannack 3 года назад

    Yes!! Love the video!!

  • @mindy9348
    @mindy9348 3 года назад +3

    Target needs to sponsor you😍😍😍😍

  • @cynthiazuniga8377
    @cynthiazuniga8377 3 года назад +2

    My first year teaching was last year and it was overwhelming to say the least. I’m going in later today to set up my classroom and this totally pumps me up! Do you know where your sneeze guards are from for the student desks? I can’t find any good ones 😭

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      Plexiglass? The school gave it to us 😭 I hope today goes well for you, sending you love!

  • @user-lx7sr
    @user-lx7sr 3 года назад +1

    In Lee County, we got nine days of PD leading up to the first day of school. So many meetings 😂

  • @michellegregory1717
    @michellegregory1717 3 года назад +1

    Your classroom looks great! Curious to know if you spend your own personal money on the decor and other fun things or if your school provides a sort of stipend or reimburses for that sort of stuff?

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +1

      thank you so much! it has been different depending on the school... sometimes it is a certain amount, sometimes it is a stipend, sometimes it is a reimbursement situation!

  • @denviban005
    @denviban005 Год назад

    Hay quá

  • @gloriadayanblog6721
    @gloriadayanblog6721 3 года назад

    Me encantas tus videos

  • @sunnydelight4991
    @sunnydelight4991 3 года назад +1

    Missed you! 💕

  • @yvonnecarrasco7883
    @yvonnecarrasco7883 2 года назад

    Hiii! Do you by any chance still have your presentation you shared with your teachers about stress? If so do you mind sharing it with me?

  • @christyw5350
    @christyw5350 3 года назад +2

    I live in Long Island, NY. I am having a ton of anxiety going back to teaching even with the vaccine. Are you struggling too with Covid anxiety? I can't sleep...weepy...nervous....etc.

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      I am! Every single day! I canceled my Orange Theory membership, it’ll end next month… it makes me so nervous even going there sometimes. I try my best to remember what I can control and follow all guidelines. Day by day!

  • @meganholderbaum1476
    @meganholderbaum1476 3 года назад +1

    I truly wish I knew what steps to take to become a teacher. I also don’t know if I could even get financial aide. I doubt I even would have the time having to work and being a mom on top of that. Maybe someday. Until then I will live through these videos lol

    • @danibgal88
      @danibgal88 3 года назад

      There are “alternative certification programs” for teaching specifically! Look into some for your state!!:)

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад

      Yes, there are so many programs and resources out there! I can only imagine how overwhelming it might feel at first, but do some research when you have time--there is a lot out there!

  • @teachingthepetites4614
    @teachingthepetites4614 3 года назад

    You're so funny, inspiring and beautiful. I can't wair to get my credentials.😊

  • @courtneyprice2210
    @courtneyprice2210 3 года назад

    If you do Anchor Charts with your students, where do you post them in your room? I want them visible, but not taking over a whole wall :/

  • @audreycowdry1019
    @audreycowdry1019 3 года назад

    I go back for PD tomorrow. Kids come back for the first day of school on the 23rd! I’m looking forward to seeing my coworkers, but have anxiety about so much. This is my 13th year teaching high school English. Anyway, your video made me smile. Thank you for brightening my day! Ps. I just ordered the same lunch box from Target. 😉

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +1

      I totally understand how you are feeling. Day by day, one step at a time... I cannot wait to be lunch box twins!

  • @emilycarter9477
    @emilycarter9477 3 года назад

    The brown paper is called Kraft paper :)

  • @jadelane5481
    @jadelane5481 3 года назад

    You are so lovely! Your energy makes me happy.
    What is the song playing near the beginning? X

  • @nayelietorres2817
    @nayelietorres2817 2 года назад

    You are so sweet 💗

  • @alysonserenastone2917
    @alysonserenastone2917 3 года назад

    I wish we had your set up. We only have to report one day before the students come and everything else has to be on our own time. It's fine sometimes because we can pick our hours, but it can be hard to make yourself go in on your own time.
    We are starting without masks, but we'll see. We don't have a big outbreak in our county right now and our schools are super small. I have 13 in my homeroom and that's considered to be on the bigger side. :)
    What books did you use for your presentation? I would like to see if I could pick them up. :)

  • @brookeboarman8256
    @brookeboarman8256 3 года назад

    How did u do ur big curls/waves on the second day?! Beautiful and loved this vlog!!!

  • @lisseths21
    @lisseths21 3 года назад

    Love the bracelets! Where are they from?

  • @shabahatnawab3302
    @shabahatnawab3302 3 года назад

    I like so much ur video...plz upload videos with subtitles...if possible

  • @shabahatnawab3302
    @shabahatnawab3302 3 года назад

    We want to learn something frm Ur videos 😊😊

  • @abbywalters7236
    @abbywalters7236 3 года назад

    A white rug 😳

  • @abigailgalvan1903
    @abigailgalvan1903 3 года назад

    Thats seem in your dress is suppose to rip. Same thing is present with pencil skirts

    • @fivefootoneteacher
      @fivefootoneteacher  3 года назад +1

      I figured that out right after LOL. In that moment I just heard a rip so I didn’t know!

    • @abigailgalvan1903
      @abigailgalvan1903 3 года назад

      @@fivefootoneteacher same thing happened to me when I first started working in an office. One of my coworkers ended up telling me😂

  • @meganpursley4983
    @meganpursley4983 3 года назад +2

    First comment! 😊

  • @tuantrinh1526
    @tuantrinh1526 2 года назад

    Hay quá

  • @sunyquynh6157
    @sunyquynh6157 2 года назад

    Hay quá