What a great a setup! I love how you use the space you have.

Hi, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all this!! I just found out yesterday that I'll be moving from Kindergarten to Pre-K...too excited!!!! Thank you for sharing your journey and ideas...very helpful!

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

Awe you are going to LOVE it!

That calm down chair looks like a reward! No wonder the kids love it. lol

Thank you so much, I love every corner of your classroom. That was fantastic, I am new to Preschool this year and I really needed that tour. Very specific, lots of visuals and labels. You have a kind heart by sharing your amazing ideas. Blessings!

@Kristen_Lankford

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'll be at a new school with a whole new classroom tour very soon!!

Awesome setup! Loved the series.

I just discovered your videos and honestly I could have used your helpful tips 2 yrs ago when I first began my teaching career in pre k at a head start , thank you for your vlogs I see what works and doesn’t work and will be better organized in the future!!!!

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

Awe! So happy to help! It’s been a journey for sure and ever changing!

lots of ideas. great information. Thank you!

I can't wait to be a preschool teacher I love learn different things. One day I will reach my goals. I love your videos so much. I try so hard to find good preschool videos and I find yours and loved it!! ❤ keep up the good work you are changing the world! ❤

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! It's truly an amazing job with an amazing age!! Thank you for watching I hope it helps you!

This is my first year doing PreK this was super helpful!!!!! Thanks so much!

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

This is going to be my first year for Pre k teaching I am still need to learning

Your classroom is great!

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Those blocks are called bristle blocks. The kids in my class love them

Love your room! Its so hard to find Pre-K videos!!!

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! I completely agree! I'd love to watch more Pre-K teachers!

I really like your classroom setting great job, did you provide all those materials ? Wow!, lots of colorful boxes containers , and everything, I'm a teacher in samoa in the pacific , we cant have those materials but you are so blessed you have everything , I wish I have those , l am so blessed to watch your beautiful classroom , love you dear , A BIG WISH ......🥰🥰

Those blocks are called thistle blocks. I have a set also in my class

Bristle blocks my 3 kids 5 and under all play with them together

It’s very cool that you have a washer and dryer in you classroom closet and a stove for cooking activities. The last tub of toys you pulled are called Bristle Blocks. Your classroom looks amazing!

What template do you recommend for a teaching portfolio

Hello! First time watching you video and I love everything you have and how everything is set up in your classroom. I personally loved the center rotation with the kids pictures in a clip.

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@asprinkleofprek

2 жыл бұрын

Love how you do center rotations! Where did you find your cute centers sheets the children use for center selections?!

Hi! I love your classroom! I’m a first-year teacher and getting ready to set up my classroom. Where did you get the clear bins for the fine motor manipulatives?

@lisaylot5117

3 жыл бұрын

Not exactly the same, but I’ve seen very similar ones at ikea or even target & dollar store

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

Those bins came with that furniture...I wish I could buy more so they all match! Maybe I should research that!

Hi! I'm teaching Pre K next school year and i'm super excited! Where did you get those center choice charts?

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

I got them from teachers pay teachers...I think I linked them in one of my tour videos 🤔

where did you get the communication poster?

Love this! My Mother still won't retire after 38 years in the classroom. Helped her set up every classroom until I graduated from H.S❤

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

That is amazing! Wonderful memories for you both!

Where did you get the communication board picture?

Hi! I’m loving all your pre-K videos! I was wondering did you make your visual schedule cards yourself or did you get them off TPT? Could you let me know the seller if you bought them. I love them!

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

I made it but with a program called lessonpix. Our district buys a license for all PreK teachers because it provides a visual for SO MUCH! I don't think the program is very expensive though!

Your classroom looks great! I wrote down a few ideas to try in my classroom this year. Thanks! I'm switching from 3&4 yr old preschool up to 4&5s Pre-K this year ☺️ l noticed you have a lot more toys and manipulatives on the shelves than what I usually was putting for the 3s. Did you find that children were jumping from one activity to another quickly with so many options? I'm just curious! Thanks 😊

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

Well you know exactly how the beginning of the year is! They want to bounce around but we only open a few items at a time and build from there. In the morning they choose one morning tub and use it until breakfast. During choice centers last year we had to make things more scheduled and not so much sharing.

@MissSuesSkills4Success

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kristen_Lankford Oh I see. Makes sense! Yeah we couldn't have kids share materials for most of the year last year, so each child had their own bin to put their stuff in. Wasn't always the most efficient but we made it work. 🙂

Where is the teacher tool box from? 😁 it’s super cute!

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

I bought it from another seller. Here is the link: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Toolbox-Labels-Succulent-Theme-3859838

I am a Pre-K teacher too. I was looking for ideas for classroom setup ideas for this coming fall. I would love for you to do a tutorial on how you made the little people center movers. I love the classroom agreement too. Did you make that if not where did you get it?

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

I did make it but I used another teachers classroom decoration kit and then added the text to it :) I think I linked it in one of my set-up videos. Let me know if you can't find it.

@tiffanykimberley3394

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kristen_Lankford hi, I’ve been looking at previous videos to find the centre rotation resource you used with the clips and I wasn’t able to find it. Can you share the link please🥺

Weird and random question- at 5:49 you're in the blocks area- did you just take photos of buildings the children created or did you find them somewhere? Thanks PS yes I realize this is an older video, I watched all of the current ones lol

@Kristen_Lankford

Жыл бұрын

Yes! We built ideas for them to copy because they were just taking them off the shelf and stepping on them LOL

What were those toys that stick together , that you said the children love ?

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Those are called Bristle Blocks! Here’s a link to some on Amazon! Bristle Blocks by Battat - The Official Bristle Blocks - 112Piece - Creativity Building Toys Dexterity Fine Motricity - Bpa Free 2 Years + www.amazon.com/dp/B00CEW9BV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6MPA6DT8CJPZP4SX5HME

Great video! What curriculum do you use?

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

We use McGraw Hill but can supplement as well :)

Hi! Quick question. How often do you rotate small groups? Do you see one group a day or all groups in one day?

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

I see one group each day :)

Is there any way I can get a copy of the visual for you scheduled? I love ig, and my Pre-k class would benefit from it

@Kristen_Lankford

10 ай бұрын

This was an older version I no longer have but here is my newer version: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rainbow-BOHO-Decor-Schedule-Cards-8318780

Hi, what you are teaching under word work center. How is it helpful for pre k. Sorry i would like to know more about this area. Thank you

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

Word Work center is usually a phonemic awareness skill or concepts of print skill such as syllables, rhyming, blending and segmenting. These are all readiness skills for reading!

Do you think the stove is safe for kids in the classroom

@Kristen_Lankford

Жыл бұрын

It's on a breaker so it's always off unless we are using it which isn't that often.

Hello I just discovered your videos ! Do you have online lessons ?

My question is about your cooking in class. This is okay with licensing?

Hi! Your classroom is awesome! As a Prek teacher myself, one thing I will say is that I didn't spot enough multicultural posters(there was a lot of white/blue eyes like Bob and the eye poster, etc). Reminder that this is proven to negatively affect your non-white children. And it confuses white children who never get to see non-white imagery. Just thought I'd let you know.

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

I love how helpful and non-judge-mental this advice is! I agree that we should pay more attention to that! Thank you!!

@beba891

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kristen_Lankford no problem! If you need help with it, let me know! It took a while and some finagling on Google and Clipart to make it work. Lol (I'm glad I didn't come off as a troll!) Lol

@zarlashz6971

2 жыл бұрын

@@beba891 i would like to know as i am also a first time pre k teacher!

@beba891

2 жыл бұрын

@@zarlashz6971 so you can look at Lakeshore for posters that are multicultural such as feelings, community jobs, 5 senses, etc. If you just want to look and print from Google, then usually searching "diversity" "multicultural" or black, Asians or latino kids should help with finding the best pictures. I hope that helps. I'm sure there are more places to look also.

@mountaingalhomemaker4179

2 жыл бұрын

@@beba891 You do realize not all school have a ton of nonwhite kids that attend there. I was a teacher for 4 years and taught 1 nonwhite kid my whole time due to I live in a very much majority white community.

What curriculum do you follow?

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

We use McGraw Hill

What school is this?

Hi my son is in TK. There are 24 students in the class. I like to donate items that i see on clearance occasionally. Do TK teachers assign a box of crayons for each student? I found a good quality crayons on sale but does not know how much to get. Is a set of 10 crayons preferred? Thanks

What grade did u teach before

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

I taught Kindergarten and 1st grade :)

How did you create centers signs with the numbers on them? I can’t find it in your TPT???

@Kristen_Lankford

2 жыл бұрын

I actually used someone else's product and then inserted the numbers on Powerpoint. I can't sell that on my store because the original file is not mine. I'm sorry!!

rule number one: don't touch the oven. rule number 2: don't touch the oven...😆

@Kristen_Lankford

Жыл бұрын

It has a breaker switch so it's always off unless we are using it.

Do you have an Instagram page and tpt page?

@Kristen_Lankford

3 жыл бұрын

I do have both although I am not the best at using them for school related things...I barely have time to record during school LOL Insta: instagram.com/kristen.lankford/?hl=en TPT: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Loving-Teaching-Inspiring-By-Kristen-Lankford

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