Ms. May. I am an aspiring teacher in Houston. Just started my certification process and want kindergarten or first grade. I know I just started and not even teaching yet... but boy am I nervous! But it is a life dream to become a teacher. So glad to have found a local teacher on RUclips!
Thanks for the reminder to keep the walls blank! I had a veteran/20 year 1st grade teacher help me get my new 1st grade room ready last month. I started putting “library rules” posters up in my reading nook to elevate the cuteness and she said “whoaaaa. Don’t put those up yet! You want to do a mini lesson on how to behave in the library, how to treat books, how to be a good reader. You’ll want to model, model, model. Then put the posters up as you talk about and review the rules before even letting them go near your library/reading nook.” So, same point you make in this video. Also, can you do a video on what you cover day 1 of school? My school doesn’t do a meet-the-teacher. My grade level team has given me some getting to know you resources that I will use. I’m just a bit overwhelmed with what all to do day 1, 2, 3, 4. I’d love to hear how your first days go!
Good tip! Kids don’t even know what’s up on the wall and your posters are not functional but just wall art instead. I agree about the word wall....I see word walls up filled with words before school even starts and I know kids probably don’t use it because they don’t know what’s on there. Good reminder for all teachers, not just first years. “Fab friends, fab family” could be our name? Another great video. Didn’t realize how much I missed your videos until you started posting again. 😂😀👍🏾
Girl, we don't need a regularly scheduled program. We just need YOU! Meanwhile, thank you for this video. I agree, we put a LOT of pressure on ourselves to design pretty rooms but we need a seasoned teacher to explain the purpose for the decor. It's for learning! 😊 It took me a minute to figure that out 'cuz I was all Pinterest-y and I didn't have your online mentoring yet. As for our name, I'm voting for One Fab Family! 💕
You rock Ms. May! If I can put most of your tips and ideas into practice and channel all that positivity, I know this year as a new first grade teacher in a brand new charter school will be “fabulous”. I am re-entering the public teaching arena after years of homeschooling my two kiddos, so thank you, thank you for all your insight. You are truly One Fab Teacher. FYI- I like “Fab Fans” or “Fab Friendies” as our title! What do ya think? 💕Kellie
I wish that principals would watch this presentation. Some of them expect teachers to have their walls covered and ready to greet students. They forget that a principal is a master teacher and not a master of teachers. Glad to hear that you are back, and thank you for remembering how far you have come.
I am a first year teacher and I am soo excited. I was lucky enough to be hired by the staff that were a part of my final internship!! I’ll be working with kiddos with special needs and my heart is really just full!
GREAT, GReat, Great ADVICE! My first year I put all the posters up before the students came to school. Epic fail...just pretty posters on a wall. 😳 Now, I teach it first and then hang it up it in the room. By going through this process I noticed my students refer to the anchor charts often in the classroom. 😁 I am a 3rd grade teacher and noticed throughout the test the students would look up where the anchor chart use to hang. (Posters are covered or taken down during state assessments.) Thank you again Ms. May. May you continue to spread your wisdom and knowledge to us ALL!❤
How ironic that I watched this video right after my first set up day!! I left my room today a little disappointed because I didn’t like how my book center looked!! I had to remind myself it’s only July and I have time, and everything does not have to be up and perfect today!!!
This is what I learned from student teaching. In the beginning, your walls will look empty, but as the days go by, all the anchor charts that you teach will eventually fill up all the walls. I've trying to avoid buying any cute posters! 😥 Great video! 👍
This is so comforting! I start teaching tomorrow for my first year and I was super nervous about not finishing my classroom decor 😩 this video DEFINITELY helped!
You are so on point with those tips. I taught in Jamaica for 18 years and that was something I practiced. I found that the students really make use of anchor charts after the lesson is taught and it's placed on the wall. I have just completed my first year as an international teacher in NC and I felt like I was fresh out of college but thanks to some of your videos I was able to get an insight into this new classroom culture. Thanks for all that you do Miss May❤ [Hugs]
I can’t believe this. I was just thinking yesterday about the channels that I don’t see anymore that I miss. Yours was one of them and now here you are. Great to see you looking so well. God bless you in your upcoming year.
First year teacher. Thank you for this video. I'm teaching dual language kindergarten and I've been going crazy trying to decorate and put stuff on my walls. Thank you for reminding me that I'll have 20 little interior designers that will help me get my room together. We can put things up together and that gives it more meaning. Gracias!
Lol you had me cracking up when you started saying I have my rules up. I’m like, Ms. May. It’s July. 😂 2:20- real life! 😂 Happens to me all the time while teaching 😂 Your smile and personality always brings me such joy! “As first year teacher’s we get so caught up on my room has to be all put together.” So true. It was so much more effective when WE did them together as anchor charts throughout the first week, and then put them up. The kids knew them better and were more apt to follow them because they had a say in creating them. We were also able to discuss them and act them out while creating them. So beneficial.
Miss. May you have truly helped me successfully throughout these last two years of my teaching career! I watch your videos to find resources or answers to some of my classroom management tricks and tips! I used your being silent when being interrupted during teaching with my first graders and it worked 😂😂😂🤣, they were looking around so worried and became refocused with no interruptions!. Thank you so much!
This video is such great advice. The posters are suppose to serve as tools for the kiddos. In order to use a tool you have to receive instruction first. Then student know where to locate the tool and how to use it once it is posted for the class. I wish there was a Miss May during my early years. You are providing a great service. As a veteran teacher, I get great ideas and the often needed REFRESHER. Side note the scripture writing video helped me in so many ways. Thank you!
Thank.You. I’m a first year teacher here in Houston! I’m hyper-organized and planner-obsessed, so you know a room transformation with allllll the things and posters, etc would have me working 24/7 the rest of the summer. This really takes the pressure off. I’ve also decided to just go with a color scheme instead of a theme.... and only purchase things as I need them. Hopefully I won’t get pressure from my team, but I feel firm in this.
Great advice!!!! I did the exact same thing my first year, spent way too much money on my classroom, and hardly used any of that stuff!! My goal this year is to keep it simple and stay organized!! Thanks for the video!
Girl. GIRL! I need this. I didn’t know how badly I needed this but I did. And such good timing- I start my first year teaching in a few weeks! Lightbulb moment! Thank you so much!!
I recently graduated and was offered a position as a first grade teacher in North Africa ( morocco) and this video was definitely needed !! I was picturing my self explaining the rules and asking the kids where to put them on the wall !! Thank you so much for all your precious advice God bless you 🤲🏼 oh and you can call us the fab family 😉
Majda M. Congratulations! You might want to try creating the rules with the kids- that worked best with me. That way the kids are more accountable for them. Of course, you have in mind the rules you want for the classroom, and then align the kids suggestions with your premade list that’s in your head by making suggestions like, “Okay, so we think we should not touch each other’s things, not touch each other’s desk without permission, not get in each other’s backpack, not push, not hit...- what if we said something like keep our hands, feet, and other objects to ourselves? Does that kind of cover all of this? What do you guys think?” That way they feel like they’re responsible for creating the rule, but it was really your rule all along. I would write their suggestions on the white board, and then write the final product on the anchor chart, which will go on the wall. You could even have the kids sign it like a class contact. Just some thoughts 🙂
Look at God! I definitely needed this. I’m a first year second teacher and have been stressing about my classroom since I accepted the job! My family and I are going on vacation and I have already located and added the teacher stores to our agenda🤦🏾♀️ I truly appreciate and love this video! Now I can relax!
Hi Latrell!! Congratulations to u!! It is so exciting being a first year teacher!! I have taught 2nd for many years so if u need a shoulder please let me know. I agree with Ms. May you don't need all the walls covered, as a matter of fact kids will love their room better when they are creating it WITH YOU!!
Latrell Ray yes!! Ms. May is speaking truth! All you need are anchor chart papers to be ready for the first day so you can write on them! Do you know if your school provides them? My first school didn’t, but my current school does.
Magenta Butterfly Crafts Awww thank you so much! Yes, I’m very excited about my first year teaching and I have been all over the place! I’ll definitely be taking you up on your offer! Thank you so much!❤️
Destiny put me into your videos and I think it's a miracle, at my 20s I'm having a full teacher burnout crying all Sundays because kids are too much and my principal doesn't help me at all thanks to you I have a little more energy cause now I understand the importance of good relationships with students, thank you thank you thank you cause I was feeling that being a teacher was a dream I won't be able to accomplish 😞
Awwww, I'm so glad you're able to see my videos. Those relationships are so key and truly help. You got this sunshine! Also, it's okay to feel sad, mad, upset, etc. When it comes to this job I've had my times where I wanted to quit, but with prayer and God's love I made it each time. Many ((HUGS))
Thank you SO much for this video!! I was about to use my paycheck from my summer job to buy a bunch of unnecessary things for my first classroom!... lol! I also love the idea of teaching and then putting the poster up! I’ve never thought of it that way! Thank you!!
This could not be more timely. I'm about three weeks out from starting my first year of teaching and I have been stressed because I have no posters or anything to put on the walls. Now granted I will be teaching 5th grade and I don't feel the need to over saturate the room, but still. Thank you for sharing this!
I'm so happy that you're back! I've been missing seeing a positive person in education. I see alot of people that complain a lot and although I know teaching isnt easy, It shouldn't always be talked about. I want to become a teacher one day and it can be very discouraging to hear the complaining from people. Seeing you gives me hope that it won't always be easy but with God I can enjoy teaching!
I love seeing you again and I am so glad to hear that you are sharing your wonderful spirit. I always feel rejuvenated and inspired with a greater sense and love for teaching. My first 3 years of teaching was in kinder, now I was moved to 3rd and feeling so anxious about it. This video is perfect at this time because I am feeling like a 1st year teacher. I love your tip about the classroom posters and decorations. I love it! I soak in all of the knowledge that you share. You are a blessing to all. Mahalo for sharing your insight and your enthusiasm. Hugs and blessings, Shana
I remember watching your video in the middle of my teaching program and I’m starting my first year in 1st grade in the fall. I can’t believe you’re back and this video was just what I needed! Thank you my queen!!! P.S tomorrow is my 25th birthday
Ms. May, I'm so happy you decided to return. Although, I'm going into my 27th year, I learn something new from every video you post. Have an AMAZING week.
I just got the keys to my classroom today, and I’m so thankful you posted this!! I’m so overwhelmed about setting up but this made me feel A LOT better 😭
Soooooooo thrilled that you are back!! I am a first year first grade teacher and absolutely love your ideas and procedures. I will definitely be implementing them in my classroom. Your are a true blessing! God bless you!!
Miss May, I agree a 100% with you. As teachers, we get caught up in the cute that we forget that our classroom should reflect our student's creations and ideas. I used to make my anchor charts all pretty but then my students didn't have a say. I now make my classroom student led and that helps it feel like a community.
Definitely needed this. I've been stressing soooooo much about making my classroom look all nice and put together but slowly I'm accepting it's okay if it's not 100% put together the first day of school. Thanks Miss May!!
It’s crazy that I’m going into my FOURTH year teaching (can’t believe I’m four years out of college already 😱) I love watching first year teacher tip videos it’s a good reminder of what I did my first year lol. I was teaching abroad for my first year (still am abroad) and my first year I brought A WHOLE SUITCASE just full of teaching supplies. So unnecessary!!!!
YOOO!!! sitting here at school working, the Saturday before I see my WONDERFUL Pre Three's on MONDAY!!!! I was ACTUALLY contemplating filling up ALL MY WALLS with my jungle theme! knowing good and well, i didn't have time to do that. CHILE!!!!, THE LOOOOORD KNEW TO HAVE ME WATCH YOU TODAY!!!! I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOUR VIDEOS! BLESSINGS!!!!! YOU TRULY ARE A SHERO TO THE TEACHER'S COMMUNITY!
Hilarious how the paper fell down when you were saying "PLEASE!" The paper was like, "Sheesh, Ok!" Lol! Thank you for this video. You're so inspirational!
I’m so happy you are back. I like that you have decided to come back but also not be on anyone else’s time frame for videos. I’m planning on using your videos as discussions for my high school Teaching Internship classes. BTW: my suggestion came from listening to you. Call us the Fab Family. I think it represents you and your message. You are Fabulous and Family is important to you. 😊
This is awesome. Last year I was a first year teacher and taught Prek. I was so worried about having things up before the first day of school. I will be teaching 1st grade in the fall and will definitely be doing things different this year. Thanks for sharing these amazing tips.
Holy moly! I needed to hear this! Transitioning to a brand spanking new Learning Center, and my mind has been running!! Thank you for helping me to calm my mind and teaching ME how to do this!! In the past I've always felt like I to have every wall covered and alll kinds of stuff everywhere, and bare walls in my room drove me crazy9. Thank you! ❤❤❤
I’m a fellow houstonian and this heat is no joke! Sweating buckets just walking to the car. 😅 Your tip is going to save me so much stress as a first year teacher. Thank you!
Welcome back! I just finished my first year of teaching 😍 it was really fun and enjoyable 🎉 I have learnt a lot 💪 so excited to try my next year of teaching after 2 months 😎☀️ I'm sure I will learn a lot from you plus get encouraged to move forward and never give up! My next year will be a bit challenging because I will have about 4 students who are diagnosed with Down syndrome, but I'm sure I will do my best.
I teach seventh grade math, and love watching your videos. Your positivity and great attitude is contagious! This video was also a good reminder to me with some of the materials I put on my walls for display as well. P.S. your depiction of the students falling asleep because you’ve been talking too long was amazing! Had me laughing out loud!
Fab friends? Fab first fam? I always struggle coming up with catchy names. 😂 Thanks for this video! I’ve been stressing trying to figure out what is a necessity to have up for meet the teacher night.
C T's Creative thinkers . Setting Up is so much easier than it was before if you have some cash , ink in your color printer, and a subscriptions with teacher pay teachers. I get the front of my room first and add on . I also use the Christmas hooks to slip posters on and off the wall . PEACE AND BLESSINGS
I am so excited that you are back!!! I finally graduated and I will be starting my new teaching career this year. I am going to be a special education teacher working with inclusion students at a middle school. I will be co-teaching English and then teaching my students in math. I am so excited about it and it makes it even better knowing you are back!! I need and love your positivity and you always remind me to just give everything to God because he is the only one that will help.
Thank you Ms. May! I did exact that....I thought my classroom had to be a magical place with charts and posters and what not! And all I did was confuse myself and my little ones. And now! Wow! It's so different because I have the children take part in decorating the wall after they have learnt something....You are amazing! Thank you! Oh and I'm a 6 month old teacher....so happy I discovered you! You are definitely God's send! God Bless! Jacks
Hi Ms. May!! I am a first year kinder teacher this year and recently finding your videos has been such a blessing! I have been binge watching your channel and just want to say thank you for all the tips and tricks and encouragement! You are truly one FAB TEACHER!!! 😬🙏🏼🙌🏽
Hi Miss May , i am not a teacher but i love watching your videos i like your energy and how you explain everything ,i witch my daughter are your class ,but since that can't happen me and my girls watch your videos kisses and hug from Deerfield beach florida .
Wow! I just had a 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ moment watching this. I’m so guilty of wanting to have everything up and ready to go before the first day because I don’t want to fool with it once school starts. In my 12 years of teaching, I never thought to put it up as you teach it. 🤦🏻♀️ When I watched your video, I was literally saying “duh” the entire time. 😂😂😂 You also helped relieve a lot of my anxiety because I’ve been stressing out about getting my room ready. All that to say, thank you for sharing this tip that is so logical, yet so often not practiced. 🥰
It’s like you are me and made this video for me. I legit have done and bought everything you said not to 😭. I went on tpt and went crazy through the free stuff and I do think I will use this stuff but also I feel like I went a little overboard in my excited anticipation. My mom is enabling me by taking me to the teacher store to get everything too. I didn’t even think about having the walls separated by areas to help with organization, honestly that is a very smart thing to do thanks for the tip!
Yes! I am the same way, I have the “skeleton” of the class up. Like with the word wall, as I add the new words on Monday the kids always notice which ones are up there.
I just found your channel. PRAISES to GOD !!!! I'm about to start my first year of teaching on 8/14 and I'm in Texas too. So far, I've learned so much helpful information.
This video is so helpful to me! I was stressing about having if not all, but most of my stuff on the wall! I think a cool name for us as subscribers could be "Fabbies!" You have your Firsties and we could be your Fabbies, since we want to be fab like you!!! Idk, just a thought!
I most definitely needed to hear this! I was pressuring myself to have all of my bulletin boards ready to go on the first day but this way makes so much more sense. Thanks Miss May 😁
Last year was my first year teaching third grade and I agree with your tips completely! This time last year, I was stressed out because my classroom didn’t look like the classrooms on Pinterest. By the first day of school, I was burned out completely from worry and stress. Love you Miss May! 💖💖
Hi Ms May, thank you so much for your videos. I'm a first year teacher and before I started work, I watched some of your videos and am binge watching your videos now as well. This is going to help me so much. Will pray for you!!
Thank you so much for this video because this is my 1st year going into teaching and this really helped me. I was about to go to the store and buy everything under the sun.
So happy to see you uploaded again! I will be graduating next year & I am so thankful for first year teacher tips 🍎🌻 I hope you’re having a great summer!
Agree! If students do not participate in the creation of charts, it has little to no meaning to them. When we include students in the creation of charts/word walls, it will be much more effective since they will recall.
Love love you Miss May. I am a Para in a kindergarten class - 31 years - and found you while researching distance learning info to add to what our district gave us to do. Found you! 😅😘
"Y'all dont need it lookin like y'all have been working really hard every single day when you really haven't." 😂😂😂 So true! You really haven't done any of that stuff yet.
I hope I win. And you upload whenever you want! I will watch when you are ready to post amazing contact. I leave my walls blank now and put things up as we learn. I think all new teachers go over the top their first year.
Beginning of the year when I decided to teach, I watched the majority of your vids. When you posted the first one from your hiatus, I was upset with myself because I thought I had subscribed 😔😔 Now I am. Thanks for this video because I wasn’t sure how this was going to go. I’ve never had the opportunity to do student teaching. It wasn’t my major in undergrad, but I feel it’s my destiny.
Ms. May. I am an aspiring teacher in Houston. Just started my certification process and want kindergarten or first grade. I know I just started and not even teaching yet... but boy am I nervous! But it is a life dream to become a teacher. So glad to have found a local teacher on RUclips!
Thanks for the reminder to keep the walls blank! I had a veteran/20 year 1st grade teacher help me get my new 1st grade room ready last month. I started putting “library rules” posters up in my reading nook to elevate the cuteness and she said “whoaaaa. Don’t put those up yet! You want to do a mini lesson on how to behave in the library, how to treat books, how to be a good reader. You’ll want to model, model, model. Then put the posters up as you talk about and review the rules before even letting them go near your library/reading nook.” So, same point you make in this video. Also, can you do a video on what you cover day 1 of school? My school doesn’t do a meet-the-teacher. My grade level team has given me some getting to know you resources that I will use. I’m just a bit overwhelmed with what all to do day 1, 2, 3, 4. I’d love to hear how your first days go!
Good tip! Kids don’t even know what’s up on the wall and your posters are not functional but just wall art instead. I agree about the word wall....I see word walls up filled with words before school even starts and I know kids probably don’t use it because they don’t know what’s on there. Good reminder for all teachers, not just first years. “Fab friends, fab family” could be our name? Another great video. Didn’t realize how much I missed your videos until you started posting again. 😂😀👍🏾
Girl, we don't need a regularly scheduled program. We just need YOU! Meanwhile, thank you for this video. I agree, we put a LOT of pressure on ourselves to design pretty rooms but we need a seasoned teacher to explain the purpose for the decor. It's for learning! 😊 It took me a minute to figure that out 'cuz I was all Pinterest-y and I didn't have your online mentoring yet. As for our name, I'm voting for One Fab Family! 💕
You rock Ms. May! If I can put most of your tips and ideas into practice and channel all that positivity, I know this year as a new first grade teacher in a brand new charter school will be “fabulous”. I am re-entering the public teaching arena after years of homeschooling my two kiddos, so thank you, thank you for all your insight. You are truly One Fab Teacher. FYI- I like “Fab Fans” or “Fab Friendies” as our title! What do ya think? 💕Kellie
Hello Ms. May! I am an Educational Consultant and I sooooo LOVE your videos! God is truly using you! Continue the great work!
I wish that principals would watch this presentation. Some of them expect teachers to have their walls covered and ready to greet students. They forget that a principal is a master teacher and not a master of teachers. Glad to hear that you are back, and thank you for remembering how far you have come.
Hi Ms. May! How about the FAB FAM! (Because we are a Fabulous Family!💜)
Yoali Tapia I like Fab Fam!!!
I was going to say "Fab Fam" too! It just fits.
I am a first year teacher and I am soo excited. I was lucky enough to be hired by the staff that were a part of my final internship!! I’ll be working with kiddos with special needs and my heart is really just full!
Congratulations to you! Have a fabulous 2019-20 school year! ((Hugs))
GREAT, GReat, Great ADVICE! My first year I put all the posters up before the students came to school. Epic fail...just pretty posters on a wall. 😳 Now, I teach it first and then hang it up it in the room. By going through this process I noticed my students refer to the anchor charts often in the classroom. 😁 I am a 3rd grade teacher and noticed throughout the test the students would look up where the anchor chart use to hang. (Posters are covered or taken down during state assessments.) Thank you again Ms. May. May you continue to spread your wisdom and knowledge to us ALL!❤
How ironic that I watched this video right after my first set up day!! I left my room today a little disappointed because I didn’t like how my book center looked!! I had to remind myself it’s only July and I have time, and everything does not have to be up and perfect today!!!
"Fab Crew" or "Fab Squad" 🤪
Thank you for sharing. I will soon be one of those "first year" teachers.
I needed to hear this. 💕 You are a blessing. The Lord uses you to bless others. Thank you beautiful🌸
Thank you so much for these sweet words. ((HUGS))
This is what I learned from student teaching. In the beginning, your walls will look empty, but as the days go by, all the anchor charts that you teach will eventually fill up all the walls. I've trying to avoid buying any cute posters! 😥 Great video! 👍
You're so awesome! Thank God for spirit! Hopefully, I will be a first-time teacher this year. I'm still applying. Pray for me please. God bless you!
Thank you so much! Nothing is impossible with Jesus. He will guide you and carry you through. Congratulations on being a first year teacher! ((HUGS))
This is so comforting! I start teaching tomorrow for my first year and I was super nervous about not finishing my classroom decor 😩 this video DEFINITELY helped!
YAY!! Have a blessed school year and remember to just take your time. ((HUGS))
@@OneFABTeacher Thank you so much!! 😊
You are so on point with those tips. I taught in Jamaica for 18 years and that was something I practiced. I found that the students really make use of anchor charts after the lesson is taught and it's placed on the wall. I have just completed my first year as an international teacher in NC and I felt like I was fresh out of college but thanks to some of your videos I was able to get an insight into this new classroom culture. Thanks for all that you do Miss May❤ [Hugs]
I can’t believe this. I was just thinking yesterday about the channels that I don’t see anymore that I miss. Yours was one of them and now here you are. Great to see you looking so well. God bless you in your upcoming year.
First year teacher. Thank you for this video. I'm teaching dual language kindergarten and I've been going crazy trying to decorate and put stuff on my walls. Thank you for reminding me that I'll have 20 little interior designers that will help me get my room together. We can put things up together and that gives it more meaning. Gracias!
Lol you had me cracking up when you started saying I have my rules up. I’m like, Ms. May. It’s July. 😂
2:20- real life! 😂 Happens to me all the time while teaching 😂
Your smile and personality always brings me such joy!
“As first year teacher’s we get so caught up on my room has to be all put together.”
So true. It was so much more effective when WE did them together as anchor charts throughout the first week, and then put them up. The kids knew them better and were more apt to follow them because they had a say in creating them. We were also able to discuss them and act them out while creating them. So beneficial.
Miss. May you have truly helped me successfully throughout these last two years of my teaching career! I watch your videos to find resources or answers to some of my classroom management tricks and tips! I used your being silent when being interrupted during teaching with my first graders and it worked 😂😂😂🤣, they were looking around so worried and became refocused with no interruptions!. Thank you so much!
Keda Simmons yess!!! It’s one of the best tricks in the book!! Love me some Ms. May teaching tricks!!
This video is such great advice. The posters are suppose to serve as tools for the kiddos. In order to use a tool you have to receive instruction first. Then student know where to locate the tool and how to use it once it is posted for the class. I wish there was a Miss May during my early years. You are providing a great service. As a veteran teacher, I get great ideas and the often needed REFRESHER. Side note the scripture writing video helped me in so many ways. Thank you!
Thank.You. I’m a first year teacher here in Houston! I’m hyper-organized and planner-obsessed, so you know a room transformation with allllll the things and posters, etc would have me working 24/7 the rest of the summer. This really takes the pressure off. I’ve also decided to just go with a color scheme instead of a theme.... and only purchase things as I need them. Hopefully I won’t get pressure from my team, but I feel firm in this.
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Great advice!!!! I did the exact same thing my first year, spent way too much money on my classroom, and hardly used any of that stuff!! My goal this year is to keep it simple and stay organized!! Thanks for the video!
Girl. GIRL! I need this. I didn’t know how badly I needed this but I did. And such good timing- I start my first year teaching in a few weeks! Lightbulb moment! Thank you so much!!
I recently graduated and was offered a position as a first grade teacher in North Africa ( morocco) and this video was definitely needed !! I was picturing my self explaining the rules and asking the kids where to put them on the wall !! Thank you so much for all your precious advice God bless you 🤲🏼 oh and you can call us the fab family 😉
Majda M. Congratulations! You might want to try creating the rules with the kids- that worked best with me. That way the kids are more accountable for them. Of course, you have in mind the rules you want for the classroom, and then align the kids suggestions with your premade list that’s in your head by making suggestions like, “Okay, so we think we should not touch each other’s things, not touch each other’s desk without permission, not get in each other’s backpack, not push, not hit...- what if we said something like keep our hands, feet, and other objects to ourselves? Does that kind of cover all of this? What do you guys think?” That way they feel like they’re responsible for creating the rule, but it was really your rule all along. I would write their suggestions on the white board, and then write the final product on the anchor chart, which will go on the wall. You could even have the kids sign it like a class contact. Just some thoughts 🙂
Look at God! I definitely needed this. I’m a first year second teacher and have been stressing about my classroom since I accepted the job! My family and I are going on vacation and I have already located and added the teacher stores to our agenda🤦🏾♀️ I truly appreciate and love this video! Now I can relax!
Hi Latrell!! Congratulations to u!! It is so exciting being a first year teacher!! I have taught 2nd for many years so if u need a shoulder please let me know. I agree with Ms. May you don't need all the walls covered, as a matter of fact kids will love their room better when they are creating it WITH YOU!!
Latrell Ray yes!! Ms. May is speaking truth! All you need are anchor chart papers to be ready for the first day so you can write on them! Do you know if your school provides them? My first school didn’t, but my current school does.
Enjoy that vacation boo! ((HUGS))
Magenta Butterfly Crafts Awww thank you so much! Yes, I’m very excited about my first year teaching and I have been all over the place! I’ll definitely be taking you up on your offer! Thank you so much!❤️
One FAB Teacher Thank you! I sure can enjoy it now thanks to you!❤️
Destiny put me into your videos and I think it's a miracle, at my 20s I'm having a full teacher burnout crying all Sundays because kids are too much and my principal doesn't help me at all thanks to you I have a little more energy cause now I understand the importance of good relationships with students, thank you thank you thank you cause I was feeling that being a teacher was a dream I won't be able to accomplish 😞
Awwww, I'm so glad you're able to see my videos. Those relationships are so key and truly help. You got this sunshine! Also, it's okay to feel sad, mad, upset, etc. When it comes to this job I've had my times where I wanted to quit, but with prayer and God's love I made it each time. Many ((HUGS))
@@OneFABTeacher thank you Miss May, you are helping so much people, God bless you
Thank you SO much for this video!! I was about to use my paycheck from my summer job to buy a bunch of unnecessary things for my first classroom!... lol! I also love the idea of teaching and then putting the poster up! I’ve never thought of it that way! Thank you!!
This could not be more timely. I'm about three weeks out from starting my first year of teaching and I have been stressed because I have no posters or anything to put on the walls. Now granted I will be teaching 5th grade and I don't feel the need to over saturate the room, but still. Thank you for sharing this!
I'm so happy that you're back! I've been missing seeing a positive person in education. I see alot of people that complain a lot and although I know teaching isnt easy, It shouldn't always be talked about. I want to become a teacher one day and it can be very discouraging to hear the complaining from people. Seeing you gives me hope that it won't always be easy but with God I can enjoy teaching!
I love seeing you again and I am so glad to hear that you are sharing your wonderful spirit. I always feel rejuvenated and inspired with a greater sense and love for teaching. My first 3 years of teaching was in kinder, now I was moved to 3rd and feeling so anxious about it. This video is perfect at this time because I am feeling like a 1st year teacher. I love your tip about the classroom posters and decorations. I love it! I soak in all of the knowledge that you share. You are a blessing to all. Mahalo for sharing your insight and your enthusiasm. Hugs and blessings, Shana
Thank you so very much for your sweet words. ((HUGS))
I remember watching your video in the middle of my teaching program and I’m starting my first year in 1st grade in the fall.
I can’t believe you’re back and this video was just what I needed! Thank you my queen!!!
P.S tomorrow is my 25th birthday
My birthday is tomorrow as well Happy Early Birthday 🎉
Ms. May, I'm so happy you decided to return. Although, I'm going into my 27th year, I learn something new from every video you post. Have an AMAZING week.
I just got the keys to my classroom today, and I’m so thankful you posted this!! I’m so overwhelmed about setting up but this made me feel A LOT better 😭
Soooooooo thrilled that you are back!! I am a first year first grade teacher and absolutely love your ideas and procedures. I will definitely be implementing them in my classroom. Your are a true blessing! God bless you!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your words. ((HUGS))
Miss May, I agree a 100% with you. As teachers, we get caught up in the cute that we forget that our classroom should reflect our student's creations and ideas. I used to make my anchor charts all pretty but then my students didn't have a say. I now make my classroom student led and that helps it feel like a community.
Definitely needed this. I've been stressing soooooo much about making my classroom look all nice and put together but slowly I'm accepting it's okay if it's not 100% put together the first day of school. Thanks Miss May!!
Love ya Lady!! 1st yr teacher here, and you are JUST IN TIME! WHOOT! Miss May ROCKS! I WAS LOVING "blessings" and "Loves." Ty for your passion😁😁😁
It’s crazy that I’m going into my FOURTH year teaching (can’t believe I’m four years out of college already 😱) I love watching first year teacher tip videos it’s a good reminder of what I did my first year lol. I was teaching abroad for my first year (still am abroad) and my first year I brought A WHOLE SUITCASE just full of teaching supplies. So unnecessary!!!!
One Fab Family
Your kind spirit truly just makes the day better 🤗 #teamfab
Thank you so much. ((HUGS))
YOOO!!! sitting here at school working, the Saturday before I see my WONDERFUL Pre Three's on MONDAY!!!! I was ACTUALLY contemplating filling up ALL MY WALLS with my jungle theme! knowing good and well, i didn't have time to do that. CHILE!!!!, THE LOOOOORD KNEW TO HAVE ME WATCH YOU TODAY!!!! I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOUR VIDEOS! BLESSINGS!!!!! YOU TRULY ARE A SHERO TO THE TEACHER'S COMMUNITY!
Hilarious how the paper fell down when you were saying "PLEASE!" The paper was like, "Sheesh, Ok!" Lol! Thank you for this video. You're so inspirational!
Awe Ms. May, you must have been in my head today! I was thinking about how much I need to do to set up my classroom. Thanks for the tip!
I’m so happy you are back. I like that you have decided to come back but also not be on anyone else’s time frame for videos. I’m planning on using your videos as discussions for my high school Teaching Internship classes.
BTW: my suggestion came from listening to you. Call us the Fab Family. I think it represents you and your message. You are Fabulous and Family is important to you. 😊
This is awesome. Last year I was a first year teacher and taught Prek. I was so worried about having things up before the first day of school. I will be teaching 1st grade in the fall and will definitely be doing things different this year. Thanks for sharing these amazing tips.
Thanks Ms. May! I'm a first year KG Teacher and was DEFINITELY planning on throwing all my posters up ahead of time until I saw this!
Holy moly! I needed to hear this! Transitioning to a brand spanking new Learning Center, and my mind has been running!! Thank you for helping me to calm my mind and teaching ME how to do this!! In the past I've always felt like I to have every wall covered and alll kinds of stuff everywhere, and bare walls in my room drove me crazy9. Thank you! ❤❤❤
My heart smiled when I got the ONE FAB TEACHER notification !
Teach it first, then hang it up. This got me set straight … great great great. Thank you.
You are so welcome! ((Hugs))
I’m a fellow houstonian and this heat is no joke! Sweating buckets just walking to the car. 😅 Your tip is going to save me so much stress as a first year teacher. Thank you!
The struggle is real with this heat. ((HUGS))
Welcome back! I just finished my first year of teaching 😍 it was really fun and enjoyable 🎉 I have learnt a lot 💪 so excited to try my next year of teaching after 2 months 😎☀️ I'm sure I will learn a lot from you plus get encouraged to move forward and never give up! My next year will be a bit challenging because I will have about 4 students who are diagnosed with Down syndrome, but I'm sure I will do my best.
Those babies are going to be blessed to have you. Rock this next school year boo! ((HUGS))
I have been following your videos to help me start off my first year of teaching Pre-K🤒🤒. I needed this video. Thank you
Pre k is so fun
I teach seventh grade math, and love watching your videos. Your positivity and great attitude is contagious! This video was also a good reminder to me with some of the materials I put on my walls for display as well. P.S. your depiction of the students falling asleep because you’ve been talking too long was amazing! Had me laughing out loud!
LOL, the kids be looking like woman please stop talking. LOL ((HUGS))
Fab friends? Fab first fam?
I always struggle coming up with catchy names. 😂
Thanks for this video! I’ve been stressing trying to figure out what is a necessity to have up for meet the teacher night.
Yay, you are back!!!!
You are a natural mentor. You have eased so much anxiety for me this year!
Awwwww, I'm so glad it's helped! I want to help teachers as much as I can. Many ((HUGS)) and God Bless!
C T's Creative thinkers . Setting Up is so much easier than it was before if you have some cash , ink in your color printer, and a subscriptions with teacher pay teachers. I get the front of my room first and add on . I also use the Christmas hooks to slip posters on and off the wall . PEACE AND BLESSINGS
Great topic, I totally agree! I'll be happy to see one of your videos whenever you post. You do you, no need for a video schedule.
I am so excited that you are back!!! I finally graduated and I will be starting my new teaching career this year. I am going to be a special education teacher working with inclusion students at a middle school. I will be co-teaching English and then teaching my students in math. I am so excited about it and it makes it even better knowing you are back!! I need and love your positivity and you always remind me to just give everything to God because he is the only one that will help.
I like the name "one fab family" that I've seen a couple other people share. Thank you for the tip! 💕
Thank you Ms. May! I did exact that....I thought my classroom had to be a magical place with charts and posters and what not! And all I did was confuse myself and my little ones. And now! Wow! It's so different because I have the children take part in decorating the wall after they have learnt something....You are amazing! Thank you! Oh and I'm a 6 month old teacher....so happy I discovered you! You are definitely God's send! God Bless! Jacks
SO sorry this is late. I'm glad this info was helpful for you. I appreciate your kind words and I hope you had a FABULOUS 2020 school year. ((HUGS))
Hi Ms. May!! I am a first year kinder teacher this year and recently finding your videos has been such a blessing! I have been binge watching your channel and just want to say thank you for all the tips and tricks and encouragement! You are truly one FAB TEACHER!!!
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Hi Miss May , i am not a teacher but i love watching your videos i like your energy and how you explain everything ,i witch my daughter are your class ,but since that can't happen me and my girls watch your videos kisses and hug from Deerfield beach florida .
Thank you for watching sunshine! ((HUGS))
Wow! I just had a 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ moment watching this. I’m so guilty of wanting to have everything up and ready to go before the first day because I don’t want to fool with it once school starts. In my 12 years of teaching, I never thought to put it up as you teach it. 🤦🏻♀️
When I watched your video, I was literally saying “duh” the entire time. 😂😂😂 You also helped relieve a lot of my anxiety because I’ve been stressing out about getting my room ready.
All that to say, thank you for sharing this tip that is so logical, yet so often not practiced. 🥰
Thank you for watching. It's all good! We all have these moments. :) Love ya! ((HUGS)
It’s like you are me and made this video for me. I legit have done and bought everything you said not to 😭. I went on tpt and went crazy through the free stuff and I do think I will use this stuff but also I feel like I went a little overboard in my excited anticipation. My mom is enabling me by taking me to the teacher store to get everything too.
I didn’t even think about having the walls separated by areas to help with organization, honestly that is a very smart thing to do thanks for the tip!
Yes! I am the same way, I have the “skeleton” of the class up. Like with the word wall, as I add the new words on Monday the kids always notice which ones are up there.
Oh Ms.May! I done almost filled the walls 😂 THANK YOU and may God bless you always. Love your videos and teaching style! ❤️
I just found your channel. PRAISES to GOD !!!! I'm about to start my first year of teaching on 8/14 and I'm in Texas too. So far, I've learned so much helpful information.
Congratulations on beginning your first year of teaching. ((((( TEXAS HUGS ))))
So glad you are back!!! Happy to have your spirit back. I teach firsties too! I’ve taught fifth, but loooove first.
P.s. Fab Fam would be cute!
It's so good to have you back. Your positive attitude is Amazing!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
This video is so helpful to me! I was stressing about having if not all, but most of my stuff on the wall! I think a cool name for us as subscribers could be "Fabbies!" You have your Firsties and we could be your Fabbies, since we want to be fab like you!!! Idk, just a thought!
I most definitely needed to hear this! I was pressuring myself to have all of my bulletin boards ready to go on the first day but this way makes so much more sense. Thanks Miss May 😁
So glad you are back! I’m not a first year teacher, but your tips are fabulous like YOU! So wonderful 😊
Last year was my first year teaching third grade and I agree with your tips completely! This time last year, I was stressed out because my classroom didn’t look like the classrooms on Pinterest. By the first day of school, I was burned out completely from worry and stress. Love you Miss May! 💖💖
Hi Ms May, thank you so much for your videos. I'm a first year teacher and before I started work, I watched some of your videos and am binge watching your videos now as well. This is going to help me so much. Will pray for you!!
Great tips! First year teachers have a special place in my heart.
Thank you so much for this video because this is my 1st year going into teaching and this really helped me. I was about to go to the store and buy everything under the sun.
You have just described my first year!! I did alllll of that! I have learned and evolved going into year two!✔👩💻😁 #missmaystribe
Teaching is so awesome like that- we’re always learning!!
So happy to see you uploaded again! I will be graduating next year & I am so thankful for first year teacher tips 🍎🌻 I hope you’re having a great summer!
I’m glad that you’re back. Thanks for all of your helpful videos. You could call us “My Fab followers”?
Agree! If students do not participate in the creation of charts, it has little to no meaning to them. When we include students in the creation of charts/word walls, it will be much more effective since they will recall.
Thank you so much Ms. May... 16 years K teacher here but will be in 2nd this fall for the first time. This is a great reminder.
You are so welcome! Many ((Hugs))
Thank you for the reminders...❤️ I am guilty of loving a cute room.
I’m soooo glad you decided to return RUclips to bless us with your advice!!!! Thank you Ms. May!!!!! ❤️
Love love you Miss May. I am a Para in a kindergarten class - 31 years - and found you while researching distance learning info to add to what our district gave us to do. Found you! 😅😘
Wow, thank you! Love you back! ((HUGS))
Even if you’re not posting every week I’ll still take it! Love your tips and tricks 💕
Thanks sunshine! ((HUGS))
Well, I will be taking stuff down tomorrow. 🤣🤣
I literally spit out my water and laughed out loud. LOL ((HUGS))
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Girl yes! This was any year of teaching advice. I will definitely use these tips! How about calling us your "Fab Family"
Just a thought....
"Y'all dont need it lookin like y'all have been working really hard every single day when you really haven't." 😂😂😂 So true! You really haven't done any of that stuff yet.
You are so right! Excellent video!!!
Thank you!💕 My second year going into first grade - DEVON Alberta Canada, love your videos. You are One Fab Teacher and a blessing.
Thank you so very much! I appreciate you so much. ((HUGS))
am so happy that u back we love u💕
Great tip! Love pretty things as well💕🌸 love, love, love
Teach it first, than hang it up🍎❤️😀
Miss May, thank you for all your tips! As a Guest Teacher (Substitute) I have learned so much!
Awesome! You are so welcome. ((HUGS))
A nice name would be FAB Team!
I hope I win. And you upload whenever you want! I will watch when you are ready to post amazing contact. I leave my walls blank now and put things up as we learn. I think all new teachers go over the top their first year.
“Fabulous Friends” 😊
Beginning of the year when I decided to teach, I watched the majority of your vids. When you posted the first one from your hiatus, I was upset with myself because I thought I had subscribed 😔😔 Now I am. Thanks for this video because I wasn’t sure how this was going to go. I’ve never had the opportunity to do student teaching. It wasn’t my major in undergrad, but I feel it’s my destiny.