Am I the only one who watches these videos while getting ready for work, thinking about the fact that there are other teachers doing the same thing I am and if they can do it I can do it too? I find it oddly comforting.

@stephanierace6951

5 жыл бұрын

I watch them when I am doing my early childhood college work. They keep me motivated.

@axlovesxyou

5 жыл бұрын

Watching her in the classroom in preparation to go to your own classroom!

@viogna

5 жыл бұрын

I just finished student teaching 2 weeks ago, and these videos were about 90% of my motivation to get up in the morning 😂💕

@lucy1324

5 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed that true I do it with tidying! 😂

@science_sahla_mahla

Жыл бұрын

Yes I do it. I'm a middle school teacher from Algeria 🇩🇿

Hi!! I don’t know if you remember me... but you thought me in second grade and you were my favorite teacher I ever had and I miss you sooooooo much❤️

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Of COURSE I remember you Skylar! You are one of the students I could never forget. I LOVED being your teacher and I miss you even more! ❤️

@lucy1324

5 жыл бұрын

Awh so cute

@tatertotfaction986

5 жыл бұрын

Amy she said it in the vid

@soupnoodle762

4 жыл бұрын

@@PocketfulofPrimary I dream to be like you

@soupnoodle762

4 жыл бұрын

🐈

For the beach ball, you could write questions on it and throw it around and when the kid catches it, whatever question their hand is on they answer that question.

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I've done that before as well. It is great to used to debrief at the end of a lesson.

My principal just bought new computer carts. Which means I will get computer more than one day week. So your google form explanation is PERFECT timing for me! I started using google classroom from you showing it before. It is AWESOME! Now to have stuff grades FOR ME what a dream!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

yay! I am so happy you could use the information I provided! Yes... Google Forms are a GAME CHANGER! Plus... it's free? Perfect combo! Best of luck to you!

@lucy1324

5 жыл бұрын

True! I knew about it before the video so yeah!!!

@kelciamazana3674

4 жыл бұрын

Lori Moghadam I get them 24/7

@jackmilheiro5988

3 жыл бұрын

Hi

@katharinehamblen1336

2 жыл бұрын

Hola

I remember watching these when I was working a dead end minimum wage job after getting my ged, now I’m in school working on my CDC and I start as a teachers assistant through my college work study program Monday!

27:15 You can put your students into groups, then give each group a paddle, then ask the whole class a question and which ever group holds up their paddle first and has the right answer gets a point. Which ever group has the most points wins a piece of candy or something. :)

@mariastepp7008

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I do with my students

@sethbrentano9809

5 жыл бұрын

Thats a good idea

You inspire me to keep my dream of becoming a teacher alive. I have been feeling discouraged. Thank you for always brightening my day!

Ur such a good teacher

@apinkfrosteddonutwithrainb9767

5 жыл бұрын

Ashlyn Weber she is my science teacher!!😃 she is a GREAT teacher!!

@daisyd9126

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Wheeler umm she only teaches one class

@apinkfrosteddonutwithrainb9767

5 жыл бұрын

Daisy D she is my science teacher, we have a weeks and b weeks , on b weeks in the morning I come to her classroom and she teaches us science. Some of the other kids have her for math class, and in the morning or the afternoon go to her and she teaches them math. (She teaches two classes, Math and Science. I am not makeing this up

im going into fourth grade soon so i found this video i like the video it will help me expect what will be in my class.

...being able to pee when you need to...

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I forgot to mention that one, ha!

@princess_tamia_25

5 жыл бұрын

My Health teacher said this didn’t bother her until she started teaching middle school. I can honestly relate. ❤️

@cham..24

5 жыл бұрын

Au Teacher 👩‍🏫

@madelynelizabeth1358

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your profile picture ❤️

Update video on your new structured play materials is definitely a good idea :) :) Love your videos! I really look up to you

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yesss! I will definitely do an update! Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I really appreciate it! :)

In my classroom, I have 4 of those magazine trees! To make them have more of a theme I coated them in a small layer of Elmers school glue over it with a paint brush and put some gold and silver glitter over it! I hope this helps, thanks for your awesome videos

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I am going to leave this one the way it is since it was a gift. Thanks for the idea!

@onesmartgirl4772

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah! No problem! Your welcome for the idea 😁❤️

I’m 19 years old, a sophomore in college at the fashion institute of technology in Manhattan and I am obsessed with your vids. I’ve never wanted to be a teacher but your videos are so intriguing. I give credit to my teachers for my achievements because they guided me and helped me become the person I am. Teachers are sounder rated. Just by your videos I can tell you are an amazing teacher and amazing person in general. I wish you and your kiddies the best always ❤️

With the paddle boards they could be auction thingys and they could run they’re own auction I did this in primary and it is really beneficial (I’m From Scotland)

@joesmith9915

5 жыл бұрын

Holly Blair whit part

Michelle, you are such an amazing teacher I started watching you about 2 yrs ago and cant stop I love watching your videos so much that it is in my schedule every Sunday! I have always wanted to be a teacher and still want to be one and you inspire me and give me more courage to still work hard for that privilege thank you so much for inspiring not only me but teachers and students etc . Your organization skills and classroom are so on point that is what I want to nail when I become a teacher! But the message here to say to you is that you inspire me so much and I just cant wait to be a teacher!!! Thank you so much!!!

She teaching some James Bond stuff right there

I have a beach ball suggestion. Use a Sharpie and divide the sections into smaller parts. Put a number in each section. Then toss the ball and students must multiply the numbers that their thumbs land on. You could increase the number of fingers that they have to multiply to make it more challenging. My students love “Math Ball” and even play during rainy day recess. I’ve used also used it for addition with younger students.

I LOVE PLAYING SET WITH KIDS! It takes a lot of visual discrimination but it is so much! So much that during student teaching my teacher had it and I went out and bought it for myself!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! I have heard such great things about the game and can't wait to try it out! Thanks!

I’m So excited Bc I’m going into 4th grade and I’m seeing my teacher tomorrow!! I hope I have a teacher like u!

OMG!!! I’m currently a senior in HS and I want to be a teacher, and I’m OBSESSED with sloths and also have a collection!! Your channel is awesome definitely subscribing!

I'm in fourth grade at the moment and my teacher has a bunch of stuffed moose on top of the cabinet! It's really cool

I love your chanel, I am only in 6th grade. I want to bd a teacher, I love your chanel. I look up to you alot

@VincentStoklosa

5 жыл бұрын

Cadence Fam channel*

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and support Cadence!

I’m in 7th grade and have never seen such a motivated teacher as you. Some of my teachers seem like they are just there to get paid. You are an inspiration to me because I would love to be a teacher when I am older. :) -subscriber

watching your vids on a Sunday helps prepare me for work on Monday!

I love watching your weekly vlogs for some reason. I’m not a teacher, I’m a nurse. So most of the things you talk about aren’t super applicable to my life but idk what it is. Keep it up.

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and supporting me even though you are in a different field! I really appreciate it! Teaching and nursing are both acts of service so maybe that's why :)

@VeeAlee

5 жыл бұрын

Right, I teach 4 year olds but I am addictive to this channel

I want to be an elementary school teacher when I grow up because I like planning and I also like being around kids well the little kids because they are so cute!!!!! Your so inspirational

After watching one of your vlogs, I started using the "secret word" in my classroom. Best classroom management I've had in a long time! Thank you for that! :)

I love you Ms.Ferre, you made me want to be a teacher when I grow up. I love your enthusiasm and detication to teaching. You are an absolutely wonderful teacher. :)

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and support Alice! I really appreciate it! I'm sure you will make a fantastic teacher when you grow up!

I think lattice is a type of multiplication strategy

Michelle Ferrè ur my favourite KZreadr in the whole wide world and every video helps me to be a better person and also be a better teacher👨‍🏫when I am older thanks for all ur amazing ideas🤔💡 and teaching for us kids Aaron

Thank you for helping be ready for 4th grade

Just an idea but maybe like once a month during your study hall, you could do structured play. I love you so much Michelle!!!!!!!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, we plan to work structured play into our study hall time! Unfortunately that means some students will miss it due to chorus though. Thank you so much!

Playing Set is one of my favorite memories from fourth grade. We played multiple times a week as a class on the computer and it was so so fun. Still play it over 10 years later

With the beach balls you could write different math problems on the ball then you could ask them which question is closest to their left them and if they answer it correctly they get some kind of prize. I play this game at my aunts school and I also play it at church it is really fun and a good way to memorize your math facts!

Set is so much fun! I played it all the time back in my elementary school Gifted Extension classes! Your kids are going to love all of the games and toys that you got. I'm already coming up with all kinds of review games that I can use with colored Jenga blocks.

At my school in PA all students are supplied with a chrome book for every day, and a pair of good quality headphone. We have projectors , doc cams , computer carts. We're pretty spoiled

If only I had you as my 4th grade teacher. Now I'm a freshman in highschool and thinking back my 4th grade teacher SUCKED, you seem like a cool, nice, and chill teacher

These videos are helping me get motivated for midterms 😂

could you talk more about your stem bins. maybe do a video on complet explaining your stem bin and how you use them in your day? thanks.

I am currently working on my two year early childhood degree and I find your videos very inspirational. I just recently realized that you have a thing for sloths. I do, too. I have a small collection of four in my classroom on a shelf. I work as a TA in the AIS Math. I love your videos. I also love the Target dollar bins. Those little erasers are the best for math manipulatives.

I’m a 6th grade student. It was hard getting back into routine after our 19 day holiday break. But one thing that kept me motivated was knowing I would be able to see my friends and teachers. I disliked my teachers from last year because o truly felt like they weren’t as involved and energetic as my teachers this year. That has definitely helped a lot throughout the whole year. It’s hard going back to school, especially after breaks. More expectations towards the end of the year. Tests, and more homework. Sorry this was so long lol. Just wanted to share that

Every one loves to stay home

Omg it took me forever to find ur channel again. But I found you!! Ur my favorite and makes me excited to start college to become a teacher myself.

I love that you vlog your week whether you're doing something exciting or not. But honestly, teaching is exciting no matter what! Love your videos! Your preservice teacher friend, Desmond.

I have wanted to be a 4th grade teacher for so long and im now a senior in highschool and i have always watched your vids

I was wondering if you could reply back with some books that 4th-5th graders love to read. I am asking due to getting new books for families for Christmas.

@claretamonet9485

5 жыл бұрын

I am not a teacher, but I am a fifth grader so I guess I am the best person to ask. Buy them the Grimm Sisters its a good mystery book series.

@corabeth465

5 жыл бұрын

Hunger he's and warriors

@corabeth465

5 жыл бұрын

Hunger games**

@mylifeasdeenahrotstein8297

4 жыл бұрын

Fish in a tree is a good one for that age along with wonder

@petekellogg1614

4 жыл бұрын

The war that saved my life is one of the best books I have ever read

There is a game they play in one of the science classes in my school, where there is a bunch of questions written on a ball, like a beach ball, and they would toss the ball around and what ever questions their thumb was on or near, they had to answer. So you could turn those beach balls into that for different subjects.

I love Set. I think there are multiple ways to play it.

I've got the same top in black and like this wine red colour. They are so comfy

Flicking the ball into the cup on mouse trap was so frustrating for me when I was younger. I remember sitting at the kitchen table crying because I could never get it to go in and I think (this was 20 years ago) that was the first step?

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean hahaha. It was super frustrating but it is perfect for engineering practice and problem solving! :)

Prime climb is so fun and it is very educational

I am a high school student and it hard gettin* back into the routine of going back to school/Jon site/ work study.

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

It definitely is difficult and doesn't get much easier as you become an adult, ha!

You're such an amazing teacher, just from watching you I feel Soo much of your positivity.!!

My district had a whole google suite “training” and they legit did not tell me this much about google forms. Thanks!!!! 😂😘

I’m a TA and will show this to my coworkers!! Thanks Michelle !

This has NOTHING to do with teaching (you're awesome lol) but look at your hair. It has grown soooo much!!!! Beautiful

I'm in middle school and no one was excited about coming back

@princess_tamia_25

5 жыл бұрын

Sparkling Gamer I was only excited to see some of my teachers. Especially my Health teacher, because I have a special bond with her.

@scottegan6082

5 жыл бұрын

Sparkling Gamer hi

@sethbrentano9809

5 жыл бұрын

What middle school

@karihall5194

5 жыл бұрын

Rude

@elgooges

5 жыл бұрын

You'll miss it someday.

I love your videos. I’m a first year teacher and just accepted a 4th grade math/science position!

Love the weekly recap videos. I am learning all much from you. I love tracking and seeing you rock it on the daily is motivational.

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and I am so happy you could get motivation from my videos!

When you have indoor recess you can do structure play. Also I love your videos even though I’m a freshman in High School. Isn’t that weird whatever I love you and I love your videos. They are so much fun to watch and to our awesome.❤️❤️👑🥰

I loved what you shared about Google Classroom. I have used many forms, but didn’t even realize there are some available on TPT- Thank you!

There’s a Disney tv show called gravity falls that has a ton of cyphers in it. It’s based around the concept of a town filled with mystery and code breaking

I used google forms for the first time this school year and I loved it. I've made google forms for student interest surveys and pre-assessments. I particularly like the feature that forms the results into a spreadsheet. It makes it much easier to see all my student responses.

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love the spreadsheet as well! It makes it super easy to interpret and analyze the data!

I used to play SET all the time In 4th grade! I remember we all used to get so excited when the teacher pulled it out. That was a crazy flashback 😂

I’m watching this in the summer and I’m going to 4th grade

yes, an update on structured play would be nice!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input! I will definitely add that to my list to update you all on!

I would love to see an update video on how you are incorporating those board games!!! I want to find out more ways to include more fun activities in my lesson plans. I know sometimes I need it as much as the kiddos do lol.

I enjoy ur videos it inspires me one day i hope to be a teacher as well.💓💌

Set is one of my favorite games. We used to play it in my 3rd grade class.

I think the whiteboard paddles are so you can write on the circle and hold it up by the handles! I love your channel so so much!!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am aware of that. When I said I would have to think about how to use them I meant specific instances when the paddles would be better than regular dry erase boards which I already use daily.

If anybody is wondering about more online assessment options there is a website called GoFormative which has so many FREE options that are self grading. Learned about it in my educational technology class and I can’t wait to use it!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Google Forms is free as well.

SET is so much fun! My Mom loves the game, so we played it all the time as a family growing up. There’s app versions of it now that we still love to play!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! I've heard great things about it from all of my viewers so I can't wait to try it out! Thank you for letting me know about the app versions!

Oh my gosh, I love this channel! I'll be moving to the U.S. next year to be with my husband and will be pursuing a career in elementary education and your videos have made me SO excited to get the ball rolling with it! I've been trying to get a little head start by familiarising myself with the U.S. curriculum etc. but I love that these videos give me a realistic expectation that I can prepare and get excited for. Thank you so much for posting and looking forward to watching you more in the future! Love from the UK!

I'm going in to fourth grade

Thanks for the google form tips. We have structured play but it’s called something else and it would be great to see what ideas you come up with for the activities. Learning to play co-operatively with others for some children it’s huge. Otherwise they would live on iPads, etc and never interact with others effectively. As always love the vlogs. Smiles from down under.

Your vlogs are always amazing 🥰

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ella! :)

I’m a freshman, but I love watching these videos!!! You are beautifull and such avoid person

Our school has those covers already on all the doors in the school. So nice!

On the 26th in Illinois we had a snow day. This is why I like being in a district that has the weirdest rules.

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

I believe a LOT of schools had a snow day that day!

My 5th Graders love set! There’s a daily online version, so when we didn’t have time to break out all the cards and play, we’d “relatively” quickly play the online game whole group.

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I will have to check that out! I can't wait to give it a try with my students! Thanks for the suggestion!

With the beach balls you can write questions on the and the students will pass it to there classmates and what ever there hand lands on will be the question they answer

🥰Love your channel! I want the best for you and your channel! You deserve everything great in life!🎄

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I really appreciate it!

I have 1 more day till Thanksgiving brake

You are so inspiring! Love watching your videos on Sunday! It always inspires me to be a better teacher

You can play keep it up with the beach ball and you can pl showdown with the dry erase board paddles

I hope you've played set w your class bc I LOVE that game! My cousin had it and we would play it all the time it's like a mind game it's lots of fun but gets competitive haha

I am doing equivalent fractions too

I’m in college for teaching and I want to be a teacher because I love school and I want to teach kids and make them love school and learning

I’ve been using the hashtag blocks for STEM bins this year also. The kids love it. I have never been able to find any of the limited edition belvita biscuits. lol. Boo.

The extraordinaire game is basically a design game. You get a randomly chosen person and a randomly chosen item that you have to make for that character based on their needs. You also have to choose a card that asks you a question about the invention that you made for the character. For example, I got an astronaut me and my class took the time to look at each and every detail of the picture and wrote it down. Then for my object, I got a timekeeper so like a clock, watch, and so on so I invented a space helmet with a clock hologram. its a really creative thing and its fun to let their minds wander. By the way, I recommend doing it in smaller groups and working on the whole thing as a group.

@Pocketful of Primary Michelle , I am glad to see you just lighting up and taking on the day every day even as a teacher and add fun to education . Fraction towers ? I wish My Teachers had those back when I was an autistic student in elementary school or primary school . By the way , You look good in all of your outfits . Hugs to you ! - Dwight

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much as always Dwight! Yes, the Fraction Towers are AMAZING and make such a huge difference for some of my students! It really helps for them to have concrete manipulatives to use. Thank you for your ongoing support!

@djthereplay

5 жыл бұрын

@@PocketfulofPrimary Anytime , Michelle !! By the way , Good call with that coding slide !! #ProjectDJ40 #ideas - Dwight

I start fourth grade. My mom was suppose to teach 6 grade but now she has to teach fourth grade I did girls on the room last year

You are way better then my 4th grade teacher!

The set game is so fun! I’m not a teacher but I play with my friends all the time!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

I've heard great things about it and can't wait to introduce it to my students! Thanks!

I set up an alarm at 6:55 on Sunday and reload KZread till you video comes up!

@PocketfulofPrimary

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am honored, ha! Thank you so much for your support :)

I was homeschooled in kindergarten but I’m starting 4th/5th grade now depends on when I can get back in school TvT

Keep us posted on the games! I am really into euro gaming as a hobby, and have just picked up a few really cool kid versions of some of my favorites! One you might enjoy is Evolution: The Beginning, and Ticket to Ride: My First Journey. I am very currious about the Prime game and Lattice. Explorers is really cool too! It's like go fish, and the company that makes them also does other subjects too! Authors was one of my favorites as a kid!

I’m in 4th grade and this give me ideas so I can use these to learn on break.

hi i love your videos and when i grow up i wanna be a teacher and you are so insiring and you are so preety i love you

This is heart braking for me because I'm in fourth grade and I don't have the best teacher she yells a lot your students are very lucky to have a amazing teacher