PLANNING 101: Classroom Vision

Summary

In this educational planning video, the host, Money, addresses questions about her classroom vision drawing and shares her approach to classroom organization and management. She emphasizes the importance of planning for control over classroom content and offers insights on flexible seating, space utilization, and creating an inviting learning environment. Money also discusses her process for subject planning, using state standards and district unit plans to prioritize teaching objectives and ensure she meets educational expectations. She encourages viewers to try new classroom setups, like flexible seating, and provides tips for implementing changes while being prepared to adapt if necessary.

Takeaways

• 📈 The importance of planning in the classroom for better control over content and classroom management was emphasized.
• 🎨 The creator shared their classroom vision drawing which included elements like closets, library shelves, and flexible seating arrangements.
• 🤔 Addressing questions from followers, the video clarified that the classroom layout is a realistic representation of the available space.
• 🏫 The absence of a traditional teacher desk was highlighted as a way to maximize space and create an inclusive learning environment.
• 💡 The use of 'islands' or separate areas for individual and group work was discussed as a way to cater to different student preferences.
• 🌿 The incorporation of plants in the classroom as a metaphor for growth and the importance of nurturing both plants and minds was a unique point.
• 📚 The creator's approach to planning involves considering what furniture and resources are already available before purchasing new items.
• 📝 Tips for subject planning were shared, including printing out state standards and district unit plans to align teaching with expectations.
• 🔄 The flexibility to adjust teaching plans based on student needs and understanding of different learning paces was mentioned.
• 📐 The strategic placement of different activities and furniture in the classroom to optimize space and minimize distractions.
• 📋 The planning of bulletin boards in advance to save time and ensure a smooth start to the school year was discussed.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to address questions about the classroom vision that the teacher shared on Instagram and to discuss the importance of planning in a classroom setting.

Why does the teacher emphasize the importance of planning in the classroom?

The teacher emphasizes the importance of planning because it provides more control over content and can benefit classroom management, making it easier for students to recognize the structure and flow of learning.

How does the teacher plan the physical layout of the classroom?

The teacher plans the physical layout by drawing a vision of the classroom, identifying the placement of closets, library shelves, and flexible seating, and ensuring there is enough space for students.

Why did the teacher choose to not have a traditional teacher desk in the classroom?

The teacher chose not to have a traditional teacher desk to create more space in the classroom and to make the entire classroom area feel like it belongs to both the teacher and the students.

What is the significance of the 'islands' in the classroom layout?

The 'islands' represent separate areas where students can work individually if they prefer, allowing for a choice in learning environments and accommodating different student preferences.

How does the teacher plan to use plants in the classroom?

The teacher plans to use live and artificial plants to bring life into the classroom, teaching students about growth and the importance of nurturing, which is a metaphor for the development of their minds.

What is the teacher's strategy for shopping for classroom supplies and furniture?

The teacher's strategy involves assessing what is already available in storage, planning what is needed, and then shopping at stores like Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Ross, and Goodwill for the required items.

Why is the teacher considering covering the whiteboard with fabric or contact paper?

The teacher is considering covering the whiteboard to use it as a space for creating and displaying anchor charts, as they found using anchor charts with students to be effective and preferred over a traditional whiteboard.

How does the teacher plan to organize bulletin boards in the classroom?

The teacher plans the bulletin boards in advance, deciding on the content and layout, so that when it's time to set them up, it can be done quickly and efficiently, saving time during the school year.

What advice does the teacher give for subject planning?

The teacher advises to print out state standards and district unit plans, prioritize content based on the timeline, and be flexible with the plan to meet the needs of students where they are in their learning process.

How does the teacher approach implementing new classroom ideas that may be met with skepticism?

The teacher approaches it by doing research, having articles and data on hand to support the effectiveness of the idea, and being willing to try it out with the understanding that if it doesn't work, they will be ready to change it.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Classroom Planning and Vision Sharing

The speaker introduces a video on classroom planning, addressing questions raised from an Instagram post about their classroom vision drawing. They encourage viewers to subscribe to help reach a milestone and welcome new viewers. The speaker emphasizes the importance of planning for classroom management and content control, suggesting that even minimal planning can be beneficial. They share their personal classroom layout, including flexible seating arrangements, and discuss the strategic placement of furniture to maximize space and functionality.

05:03

🛋️ Furniture and Seating Arrangements

The speaker details their classroom furniture and seating choices, explaining the rationale behind each piece. They mention using a dining table from a storage unit and planning to purchase end tables and cushions for seating. The speaker also discusses the use of a coffee table, a futon for a reading area, and yoga balls with feet for stability. They highlight the importance of knowing what they already have before shopping for additional classroom supplies, and how this helps in budgeting and space planning.

10:05

🌿 Incorporating Life and Plants into Classroom Design

The speaker discusses the inclusion of live plants in the classroom as part of the design theme, 'believe.' They aim to teach students about the power of the mind and determination through the metaphor of plant growth. The plants serve as a visual reminder of the need for nurturing and care, paralleling the importance of mental growth. The speaker also outlines specific areas in the classroom for different activities, such as guided reading and group work, and emphasizes the strategic placement to minimize distractions.

15:06

📝 Advanced Planning for Bulletin Boards and Resources

The speaker describes their methodical approach to planning bulletin boards, including prepping materials in advance to save time during the school year. They outline the different types of boards, such as a motivation board for student work, a standards board, and a board for class information and student resources. The speaker also addresses questions from viewers about creating reading plans and offers tips on subject planning, emphasizing the importance of aligning with state standards and district expectations.

20:06

🔍 Reflecting on Teaching Methods and Classroom Setup

The speaker reflects on their teaching methods, particularly the use of the CAFÉ book and Daily 5 for literacy instruction. They advise new teachers to connect with experienced colleagues for guidance and to utilize resources like TPT for teaching materials. The speaker also discusses the importance of being prepared to defend their classroom setup choices with research and being open to adjustments if necessary.

🛠️ Classroom Innovation and Flexibility

The speaker shares their experiences with innovative classroom setups, such as using LED lights and flexible seating, and the importance of being ready to adapt or remove these elements if they do not work as intended. They emphasize the need for research-based justifications for teaching methods and the importance of trial periods to demonstrate the effectiveness of new ideas. The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to ask questions and engage with the content.

Keywords

💡Planning

Planning in the context of the video refers to the strategic organization of classroom activities, lesson plans, and overall educational strategies to enhance teaching and learning. It is central to the video's theme as it helps in managing classroom content effectively. For example, the script mentions planning as a way to 'have more control of what's going on content wise in your classroom'.

💡Classroom Vision

The term 'Classroom Vision' is used to describe the teacher's conceptual layout and organization of the physical classroom space, including furniture arrangement and the allocation of areas for specific activities. It is a key concept in the video as it helps in visualizing and optimizing the use of classroom space, as seen when the script discusses the teacher's drawing of their classroom layout.

💡Flexible Seating

Flexible Seating is a concept where the classroom is arranged with various types of seating options to cater to different learning preferences and needs. It is an important aspect discussed in the video that contributes to creating a dynamic learning environment. The script mentions the use of 'flexible seating' to provide students with options like sitting alone or in groups.

💡Classroom Management

Classroom Management refers to the strategies and practices used by teachers to create a conducive learning environment. In the video, it is related to the benefits of planning and organizing the classroom space, as mentioned when the script states that planning 'does benefit classroom management'.

💡Instructional Coach

An Instructional Coach is a professional who works with teachers to improve their instructional practices. In the video, the script suggests that new teachers should connect with an instructional coach or other experienced educators for guidance on planning and teaching strategies.

💡Pacing Guide

A Pacing Guide is a tool used by educators to outline the sequence and timing of instructional units throughout the school year. The video emphasizes its importance in aligning with state and district expectations, as the script describes using a pacing guide to 'see what the state and the district expects of them'.

💡Guided Reading

Guided Reading is an instructional approach where a teacher works with a small group of students to develop reading comprehension and fluency. The video discusses the importance of planning a specific area in the classroom for guided reading sessions, as indicated by the script's mention of 'somewhere to do guided reading'.

💡Small Group Instruction

Small Group Instruction involves teaching in smaller groups to provide more individualized attention and instruction. The video script refers to planning for these sessions, emphasizing the need for a designated area in the classroom that is out of sight from the door to minimize distractions.

💡Bulletin Boards

Bulletin Boards are display areas in a classroom used for presenting information, student work, and educational content. The video script discusses the strategic planning of bulletin boards to ensure they are ready for use at the start of the school year, illustrating the importance of planning in advance.

💡Plants

In the video, plants are used metaphorically to teach students about growth and the consequences of neglect. The script mentions incorporating live and artificial plants into the classroom to symbolize the importance of nurturing and care for growth, as well as to serve as a reminder that 'if you're not growing, you're dying'.

💡TpT (Teachers Pay Teachers)

TpT, or Teachers Pay Teachers, is an online marketplace where teachers can buy and sell original educational resources. The video script suggests using TpT as a resource for finding materials aligned with educational standards, highlighting its utility for teachers in their planning process.

Highlights

The importance of planning in the classroom for better control over content and classroom management.

Encouraging teachers to start planning in some area, such as weekly lesson plans or small group plans.

The benefits of having a classroom vision drawing to address questions and plan classroom layout.

Creating a spacious classroom environment by eliminating the traditional teacher desk.

Utilizing flexible seating to maximize classroom space and accommodate different student preferences.

The concept of 'islands' in classroom layout to provide solo and group work areas.

Strategic planning of classroom furniture and supplies based on available resources and needs.

Using a classroom theme of 'believe' to inspire students to understand the power of the mind.

Incorporating live plants into the classroom to symbolize growth and the importance of nurturing.

Planning bulletin boards in advance to save time and ensure a well-organized classroom.

Addressing the question of creating a reading at a glance on Word for better lesson planning.

Sharing tips for subject planning, including printing out state standards and district unit plans.

The flexibility of plans and adjusting them according to students' needs and comprehension levels.

The use of CAFÉ books and Daily 5 for structured literacy instruction.

Advice for new teachers to connect with experienced colleagues for mentorship and resource sharing.

The strategy of 'doing it and asking for forgiveness later' when implementing innovative classroom ideas.

The importance of having research-based articles on hand to support the effectiveness of classroom strategies.

The experience of implementing flexible seating and managing administrative concerns.

The emphasis on purposeful classroom elements and removing anything that does not serve a specific function.

The video's conclusion highlighting the value of planning and being open to feedback and adjustments.

Transcripts

hey guys it's money but take life and

today I'll summon a planning video if

you follow me on Instagram the you know

I recently posted a picture of my

classroom vision that I drew on a

regular sheet of paper in a spiral

notebook and it did raise a few

questions so I wanted to address some of

those questions in this video go ahead

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goal of 1000 subscribers I know we can

do it at 700 or something already so

we're not too far away and if you are

new to my channel hi welcome thank you

for joining and for those who have been

with me since 2016 are you doing so I'm

really excited to talk about planning I

feel like I am somebody that plans a lot

and I think it's because I know that

when you plan you just have more control

of what's going on content wise in your

classroom and so if you don't plan I

want to suggest that you start in some

area whether that be just your weekly

lesson plans or your small group plans

or your a mini lesson plan whatever you

all want to call it but I think it just

helps to lay down the path now if you

want to skip down that path to run down

that path that's up to you but at least

you have a path in place and I think

kids they can recognize that and it does

benefit classroom management so let's

get inside of that classroom vision

drawing so I'm gonna put it up so you

guys can see it

and like I said in the photo I am not

Picasso or Claude Monet but what I like

to do is lay out my rooms so if you look

I have certain things on the outer

parameter so like yeah it's hard for me

to see but you know I have my closets

identified I have my library shelves

identify I figured out what type of

flexible seating I was going to be using

and then I also put some numbers because

I want to make sure that what I'm

creating I have enough space for actual

students now I do want to say this

because somebody did ask wow you know is

your room really this spacious yes and

no so things are a little bit closer but

I have a pretty good idea of the space

so I know all these things will fit

within I know we're not gonna be cramped

and then something else that I do to

help me create that space in my

classroom I did not have a teacher desk

so that takes up that gives me a lot of

space okay and then also because I don't

technically have like a teacher desk I

really don't have like a teacher area so

the whole classroom really just belongs

to me and my students however I do have

like little designated areas where I

keep my markers or I keep my folders and

students know that and they generally

don't go in the area unless I give their

permission but for the most part I like

to push everything out work so that we

literally have all of the goodness of

the inside portion to work with and so

something else that I think helps to

create space in the classroom it's

flexible seating because you do have

that element where some things around

some things are Square some things

some things are low and so because I

know how that is gonna work and I'm

sorry for using my hands a lot but

because I know how my furnitures gonna

lay out I know how I could put things

around it so again give me and the

students more space to create more

pathways something that I thought was

funny somebody actually was looking at

these pictures because somebody was like

oh you have like Islands I do and I do

call them islands as well because I

recognize that all students do not like

to sit in a group environment and I

don't think I should force them to

because eventually what they'll do is

that they really want to be in a group

they eventually work their ways inside

you don't have to force that on them so

I do like to give that option of hey you

can sit over here by yourself and work

by yourself

or you can work with your group over in

this area something that I had to also

think about when I did this was what do

I already have and that's really why I

like to do this because this helps me

know okay before I go to Michael's Hobby

Lobby Ross goodwill wherever to pick up

furniture or supplies what do I already

have so I live with my parents and I'm

saving to buy a house and I'm saving to

buy furniture for that house so in my

storage unit it's a whole house so I am

using my dinette table from my storage

unit my dining table from my storage

unit the only thing that I have to

purchase are those end tables or just

about here where it says area so this is

where I will be doing my mini lessons a

lot because it's like the central

location of the room and I already have

a rug picked out on Amazon

um but these are end tables from Ikea

they're $7.99 so $8 what I plan to do is

have those here and then I use patio

cushions as their seats I use that I

didn't last year so I don't own those

but I know how much they cost I know

where to find them over here is a coffee

table I use this coffee table last year

so if you look at my classroom set up

video for last school year you'll see

that white coffee table so this isn't

anything new I do have a black futon

that I will be using in my library area

I will I was like to get a bookcase the

long with the 2 by 8 or the 2 by 4 or

what they're gonna call it I will be

getting one of those from Ikea so again

it just lets me know what I need to shop

for what I need to save or how much am I

gonna be spending my dinette comes with

stools so that's automatic I am getting

some yoga balls with the feet because

before I did your boss and they just

rolled everywhere it was a headache I

could not do it and so this year I was

like ok let me try it again

cause it's been about three years since

I've tried it before let me try it again

but this time with the little feet so

again I like to do this and if you

notice nobody picked up on this but well

you see the little green bugs those are

plants my classroom theme is believe I

want them to get to understand the power

of the mind like if you believe you can

do something more than likely you're

gonna do it because with that belief

there's like there's a root at

determination like I'm gonna make this

happen and I want to really dig that

answer them like please believe that you

can

read that you could comprehend that you

can build your fluency that you can

start to be delicious but others please

believe that you're special that you're

unique so all of that goes into that one

word that would be posted in my

classroom and then I also wanted to put

life inside of my classroom now how can

I do that and so I thought it would be

really cool to do live plants so some

plants will be alive and some plants

will not so for example over here on

this dining table which will I'll be

using for a guided reading that plan may

or may not be real I don't know you have

figured it out but I just want to put

life outside of my class when I think

I'd be cool for them to like help keep

up that life and also kind of I was

stuck kids every year that if you're not

growing you're dying and I think plants

are like a living clear example of that

if we don't water it if we don't feed it

we don't give it a things that nice it's

just gonna diminish same thing goes with

your brain like if you're not using it

and exercising it then that's what

happens you process slower and you think

slower you're not quick on your feet and

you don't have those answers you know

that spark up in your head so I really

just like teaching them in always

something that I also considered like

you just heard me talk about is guided

reading I am the ela teacher of course

I'm gonna need somewhere to do guided

reading and smart group early a smart

group and so that will be this table so

I'm not just drawing anything fancy

there's not not just drawing anything

cute I'm really strategically thinking

about how I want to use the space I

don't like to do guided reading or my

teacher area in front of the door

so I don't like people to like look in

my room and see me doing small group I

know that might sound crazy but I think

it's distracting so I like to always put

it out of eyesight so that way when they

walk in and take them a minute to see me

so they don't interrupt me as quickly

and as you see again I have some places

where like over here six children be

sitting right here five right here for

right here only two and then right here

one and they're all so students can work

over in this area as well so I really

wanted to provide option that is still

just option with where you're sitting or

what you're sitting on but how do you

how well do you work and go back to the

whole Starbucks thing you know when

you're going to a Starbucks you see many

different types of setups and so I

wanted to give them that same set up and

by doing some it does give me that space

that you guys see now that was the

portion on that board something else

that I couldn't Instagram was this I

literally plan out my bulletin boards I

like to do so because in advance I can

make my letters by my letters do

whatever I need to do I know what I need

so when I go in and I only have those

few minutes before a faculty meeting or

PD I am stapling those letters up I am

putting up that wallpaper because I

don't I can't waste time like you know

you go back to school then next thing

you know you got open house and people

are coming in and moving things and

touching things and so I just like to be

ahead of the game so I have my board

right here this is where I'll be showing

student work

all right called the motivation board I

have another board where I'm gonna have

my standards such a question my I can

the agenda for that class session and

reminders I always love to post that for

people to see and it's really good for

admins to walk through I have a

whiteboard that I can't decide if I'm

going to use and that I didn't have a

whiteboard last year so I had to use a

lot of anchor charts and I actually

liked it I liked creating the anchor

charts with the students and then

posting them up so I don't know if I

want to go back to doing a write board

where you literally

you know clean it off and then you make

the anchor char base like what you had

on the board I think that's I don't say

redundant but it goes backwards and I

don't have that type of time so I'm

thinking about covering the whiteboard

with fabric or a Content contact paper

and just making it a board where I can

create anchor charts and exhibit anchor

charts that will help students with

strategies and information and then the

last one is really close to where I

would be housing my stuff like my

binders and folders so on one side I

have school documents because we know

they always give you a school calendar a

school newsletter they may give you

things that you want kids to see that

they really don't see or read so I'm

gonna put that there along with my

student newsletter that I do monthly and

then class information so the other half

will be for the students no come back

the other half will be for students it

is where I will post the URLs for our

class websites that we're going to be

using passwords webs newsletters things

that nature so everything that the

student need to be on this side

everything that I me or the school needs

to be on this side so I planned that out

all ready all right so I want to address

another question that somebody had and

I'm gonna pull it up on my phone because

I don't want to misquote or not say it

correctly the first question that I got

was for was from Miss Turner teach where

she asked if I created my reading at a

glance on word and I did um the second

question that I got from magic and third

she said I am shocked

this is jaw-dropping uninspiring

can we see a video on your subject

planning and maybe I speak at other

subjects you can plan for so honestly

that video would be really long but I

will be giving some tips that I think

will help you with subject planning so

number one always print out your drawer

just look excuse me always print out

your State Standards if you can print

out your district units and look at

what's tenders are addressed in each

unit that's also awesome because then

you could you can form your calendar and

that's what I did to do my reading at a

glance I printed out my state standards

and my district unit plans and by doing

so I was able to see okay in September

they want me to teach this in December

they want me to teach this by the end of

the year they wanted to be on this and

so I just kind of prioritize it that way

but then I had the liberty of putting

certain things early and late depending

on what I know would be I just go better

with a timeframe like yeah

yeah reading is it's interesting so I

made sure that you know certain things

are just in a certain place and then I

also put some things in a few times

because I know students don't get it off

the bat so for example inferring

inferring can be really difficult I have

taught third fourth fifth and sixth and

even my sixth graders for some reason

had a really hard time with inferring

and I think it's because you know when

you refer you look at details when it

takes that you also use your personal

experience so if a child has very

limited experiences in the world of

where certain things it's really hard

for them to infer what is going on from

the text so I know if forget something

that we're gonna do two or three times

and according to my district they want

us to do it one time theme theme was

also really hard for kids to grasp for

some reason and so that's something that

we're really tackling two or three times

throughout the year

because I know that they're gonna have a

hard time with this so I do want it to

be known that just because I'm sending

out this pretty old pacing guide and

have every week labeled yes I'm going by

that to help me with my my mini lesson

focus but please know that during guided

reading small groups and conferences

like I'm meeting the needs of students

of where they are they're not ready or

not ready when they're ready make sure

that they get it so please know I am NOT

like a stickler for my plan and my plan

must happen it's not the type of rodeo I

just like to have that pacing guide and

see what's what the state and the

district expects of them because at the

end of the day I am responsible for

introducing them to the information so

yes little Johnny maybe on first grade

and I'm helping them with letter

recognition and style recognition and

comprehension but doggone it they're

gonna hear something about referring

okay so

like I said I have my standards I have

my unit printouts from my district if

you are a new teacher or beginning

teacher always ask your principal or

your instructional coach or your grade

level to give you the first unit okay if

you after you say hi my name is Wes

yours say hey can I get your number or

your email address and do you think you

can simulate the first unit for the

beginning of the year why because during

June and July or whatever your two

months are your eight weeks are you're

gonna be looking at that unit and get

familiar with the information and

finding your resources do not wait it

took day one to ask somebody what am i

expected to teach you next week don't do

it you would be highly upset with

yourself stressing out so again first

your teachers ask somebody to sing you

that unit one for all your subjects okay

um something that I did for Rita

specifically and it goes for any grade

level in my book okay

the cafe book the daily fire book works

their way okay if you're teaching

reading literacy I have found these to

be really awesome I don't know why it

took me four and a half years to get my

hands on them and to study them but yeah

so that's what I used um

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planning that's that's honestly what I

use this summer to help me plan I don't

want to make it more difficult than what

it is is it time-consuming yes is it

difficult no if you are a new teacher I

would suggest possibly connecting with

somebody that has topped that grade

level or the area before because you may

not know what would be good for story

what would be a good condition for story

elements or you may not think to teach

certain sentence with certain other

standards or you may not know you know

what's gonna take the most time and you

should teach that from day one

so find a mentor and just ask ask ask

whether it be a great chair or somebody

in your building somebody on Instagram

somebody on YouTube but I'm not just

saying it for myself but like I have met

some pretty nice you know youtubers and

instagramers I've met some someone's but

for the most part like we love talking

to one another have one another TPT is

going to be a best friend they actually

happen now where you could type in the

standard and get things for free and for

a pretty penny so depending on your

budget you know look on there so that is

how I plan subject by subject

another comment was how big is your room

I was drawing out my room last night and

staring at pics from my setup last year

while trying to anticipate any

curveballs about what furniture I can

and cannot have so the reason I wanted

to save that and that was from my mom

tez habit habit take

if I like ruined your name I am so sorry

so with the whole what can I have what

can I not have this is the rule that I

go by and I'm sorry if it doesn't work

for everybody do it and ask for

forgiveness forgiveness later okay

now this can bite you in the butt but

sometimes people have to see what you

want to do before they could say yes or

no okay also I hope somebody that do a

lot of things that are research-based so

when I set it up and I have it and I'm

doing it if somebody comes in and they

try to challenge why this is effective

or productive I can pull from our

articles I say well did you read this

article by so-and-so or did you see this

data by Sun so that said this actually

works and people tend to be quiet

because they haven't read it and they

don't know why you're doing it just

telling you not to do it because if

they're not comfortable with it or they

never heard of it or it looks weird some

of these things look weird

so people just tend to like push it away

so yeah I like to have my articles and

Marisa's on hand or why I do certain

things and then also no no you know if

this hazardous or not so for example

last year I put lights on my ceiling I

plant those same lights on my ceiling

this year people are like oh my god you

can start fires oh the fire marshal will

shut you down or your principal is gonna

make you take it down because that's

what has happened to them and I'm not

saying that it's true or false what I am

saying is I specifically bought that

type because the thing is those weren't

regular Christmas lights

they were LED lights so what that means

is that they don't get hot they can burn

forever but they don't the outer

wrapping of it never gets hot you could

touch it as cool as a cucumber and so I

think people were getting it mixed up so

when my assistant

well question me about it I was like hey

I know this may be you know a little

weird

apologize for that I think it'd be good

for my environment the lights are safe

they are LED lights not Christmas lights

they do not get warm to the touch

they're not known to start fires and so

she did some research or she told me she

did some research and I kept him up all

year and my class loved them I love them

parents loved them and it worked out

fine I never had a spark a fire or

anything

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they were remote-control laboum or you

could like plug them in I chose to plug

them in so every day I would come in and

put those bad boys in so just you know

do it and then if somebody doesn't like

it be prepared to take it down be my

parent to put it in another another area

give it away or resell it you know I'm

not saying that I get away with

everything I want to do what I am saying

is I show people what I want to do and

then once you see it and you think it's

not gonna work

I'm willing to pack it up the same thing

goes for flexible seating I don't want

this video to be too long but I do want

to like share my experience so the same

payment flexible seating when I first

did it the principle that I had at that

time had never heard of it did not like

the idea of it and she expressed that I

don't like the idea of this I don't

think it worked with this population of

kids they're not gonna like it they're

gonna tear it up we cannot pay for your

things that are getting broken I mean

she gave me a spill so what I did at the

very end of that you know I collected my

little cute articles and I said how

about this give me one month to try this

flexible seating if it does not work if

my classroom management is awful if my

materials are broken if parents are

complaining if students are getting hurt

Oh pick this thing up it will never try

it again

we're rolling those desks back in and

we'll turn it right back into a

traditional classroom

and she went for it she said okay you

got four weeks if it don't work pack it

up if so it worked out it worked out and

like people were shocked like how did

you do that um so again try it you know

and if it don't work be ready to pick it

up all right guys so I really hope that

you enjoyed this video of just how I

planned why I planned what are the

things I keep in mind like I told you I

keep in mind important things everything

I have my classroom is there for a

purpose if it does not have a purpose I

kick it out this year I do have this

already on my classroom I'm not gonna

use them I'm only using nine so I'm

either gonna stack them inside of those

clauses that you see in my diorama or

I'm gonna ask to put them in my storage

unit and just be responsible for any

damages or losses I think that works

because I mean why should they take up

space in the building and nobody's gonna

use them so I'm really hoping that they

say oh just take those back to your

storage unit and do you will see it they

probably won't let me do that but hey

you know I'll stack them in my closet

there they're pretty deep but um if you

have any questions leave them below if I

did not mention something that you

really wanted me to talk about please

let me know I will talk to you guys so

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