Welcome to my channel! My name is Devontae Kelley and I am a first grade teacher documenting my first year of teaching! Subscribe to follow me on my journey to becoming a part of the greatest profession of all, TEACHING!!!!!
It's so good to see you back. I've been following you since the beginning. Third grade is quite a change but I found after my switch from kindergarten that I really enjoyed the increase of subject content.
@TA-mu4he7 күн бұрын
❤ It!! As a Sub, this is phenomenal! Great binder! Help! With how you use technology in your room ...please 🙏 😊
@TA-mu4he7 күн бұрын
Hello Fellow 3rd gr teacherrr👋🏾Im all about effective classriim management. So ANY ideas you have, please keep sharing. Great Ideas❤! Thanks for sharing!
@dogmom37111 күн бұрын
warm up the hot glue with a blow dryer-makes it easier to scrape off
@teacherof2012 күн бұрын
Have a blessed and wonderful year Devontae! Love your channel ❤❤❤
@karenkoons186412 күн бұрын
Teaching in a high stakes testing grade vs a non-state testing grade definitely has a different level of pressure. I have taught Kdg - 5th grade in my 26 years of teaching and 16 or those 26 yrs have been in 4th grade, I am now teaching 2nd and I am so happy to NOT be in a high stakes testing grade. 🙂Good luck, I have a feeling that you will do well, but you will definitely feel the urgency that only those that teach a high stakes testing grade feel. 🙂 Advice - KNOW your test and tested standards and the DOK level in which kiddos need to know those standards very well so that you can incorporate them into your units of instruction/curriculum throughout the year.
@RobertGreer-un4mn12 күн бұрын
What is your favorite grade to teach?
@teacherof2012 күн бұрын
Following…i would love to know what Devontae says. Mine personally is 2nd grade. At least i think it would be if i ever had a chance to teach it! ❤
@aleahgm15 күн бұрын
Do you have a link for your number line?
@devontaekelley272915 күн бұрын
It came with an old math curriculum. You can check the comments for more info about it!
@melabarnes779417 күн бұрын
I’m a first year teacher in Kindergarten! I love how simple and effective your classroom setup is! Love how organized everything is!!
@tnh423517 күн бұрын
It is nice to see a male teacher who cares about what his classroom looks like!!
@storyonpaigeone17 күн бұрын
I loved your number line idea so much I made one for my third grade classroom!
@shanitab.498817 күн бұрын
Hi! Where did you get your alphabet posters from? If possible can you share the link
@tracyj51618 күн бұрын
Thanks for your classroom setup. I really enjoyed watching them.
@crystalrogers803519 күн бұрын
Hey…could you post your habits of character… I could really use them… thanks
@devontaekelley272918 күн бұрын
@@crystalrogers8035 These are on my TPT site: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Habits-of-Character-Posters-3rd-Grade-11923904?st=d230e270ae7e5e98bfeafd3563a4247f
@starsie93019 күн бұрын
Have fun with 3rd graders, your classroom is looking great! Can I ask where you got the magnetic (?) book shelves that are on the left side of your whiteboard?
@devontaekelley272919 күн бұрын
They are spice racks off of Amazon!
@starsie93017 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 Thank you, I'm going to get some for my classroom too!
@tamarrar.679319 күн бұрын
The affix wall was sooo smart! I ‘m definitely going to make handouts of affixes for my kids!
@magicintheclassroom496619 күн бұрын
Where did you get your led lights?
@devontaekelley272919 күн бұрын
I got them from Walmart.
@makaylas.916719 күн бұрын
I love the Tips for Parents brochure! Did you create that yourself or get off TPT?
@devontaekelley272919 күн бұрын
I made it myself!
@patriciagallop255119 күн бұрын
I love the money printed in color. I love instant ink also. Your room looks so inviting. Have a great year!
@ccc91920 күн бұрын
Your classroom is looking great! Would love for you to explain your Kelley Bucks- how do the kids earn them and what are the prizes, do you buy them yourself or have parents donate? Also, what model printer did you get. Do you like it so far? I am looking to upgrade my HP for work too 😊
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
I can discuss Kelley Bucks in a later video. As far as the printer, I got the HP Officejet Pro 9125e. I've only had it a couple of days, but I love the quick print speed (color and b/w). I think the print color is a tad duller than my previous printer, but it's not too noticeable.
@ccc91919 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 thank you!
@briaw297920 күн бұрын
I am LOVING these longer videos! ❤ Your room looks great!
@teacherof2020 күн бұрын
Have a great year, Devontae! Love your videos ❤❤❤
@TrishtonCarroll20 күн бұрын
You probably already know this, but if you have apply hot glue to the cylinder block walls the posters will stop falling. And when you peel them off no paint should come off the walls.
@teacherof2020 күн бұрын
I also heard if you put painters tape and then apply the hot glue gun it sticks better but i have not tried this method.
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@hanginwithhooper20 күн бұрын
I have found that if I print directly to the printer and insert my color paper, the dark fonts are not as dark. Whereas printing it on white paper, and then running it through… That definitely makes it a lot darker. Not sure if that makes sense…😂 but it could save you a lot of colored ink in the future!
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
Ahh!! Now I know for next time. Although, I think now that I've printed them in color, they look much better than they would have if I printed on color paper. Also, HP Instant Ink gives me unlimited color ink. Just have to wait a little bit to get refills lol
@sonriendo3320 күн бұрын
I was going to ask if you knew about Instant Ink. It's a game changer! I'm really enjoying your videos. I hope you have an awesome school year!
@elizabethyoung878220 күн бұрын
I love the lights! I was thinking of getting those for my board this year as well
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
Me too! An extra incentive to keep the harsh overhead lights off!
@jamarconway445920 күн бұрын
24:43 Are you getting back some of your former first grade students. In your new third grade classroom.
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
I have no clue, but I hope so!
@jamarconway445919 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 years ago I made the same decision and went to third grade and I had a lot of my former students in my third grade class.
@jamarconway445919 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 have fun with a beautiful school year please do a lot of guided reading in your reading small group sessions and please also work on their phonics skills in your reading small group sessions.
@christinalove635120 күн бұрын
Hey, I’ve been watching you a very long time! How were you able to gather books on level after moving grade levels?
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
Luckily, the teacher before me left a ton of chapter books in the room. A few 3rd and 4th grade teachers I taught summer school with donated some. I also got an offer from one of my college professors to donate books to my classroom!
@adrienneallen613020 күн бұрын
Hello, do you have the “tips for a successful school year” as a document on say tpt? I teach third grade as well (my second year) and my team is looking for something like this for our parents this year.
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
I don't have it on TPT due to some info pertaining to my school specifically. Some of the headings on the document are: 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed, You are Important, Have your Child Read, Encourage Responsibility, Monitor Homework, and State testing Info. Maybe I can share those in the next video.
@adrienneallen613020 күн бұрын
Yes, that would be truly appreciated! Thank you!!
@injones7420 күн бұрын
Love your videos! You must be an awesome teacher! Are the "Habits of Character" posters available on TPT? Have a great year! EDIT: Never mind-I found your's on TPT and bought them! Yay!
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
Hey! The posters on my TPT are in first grade language. If you send me an email ([email protected]), I can send you the one that has the same language as the ones in the video.
@MrsSweep20 күн бұрын
Love your videos! Have a great year!
@Renaeg73120 күн бұрын
After giving out your Kelley Bucks, where will your students store theirs? Btw I love your room!
@teacherof2020 күн бұрын
Following
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
They will go in their pencil pouch. Their pouches have two pockets. The big pocket will hold their supplies, and the smaller, front pocket will hold their Kelley Bucks.
@lauriewilliams833620 күн бұрын
Where is your number line from?
@teacherof2020 күн бұрын
I think he made it. He said he got the idea from a team mate but I’m not sure if he bought it. Isn’t it genius!! ❤❤
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
I used a number line from an old math curriculum and color coded it using markers and colored pencils. The idea of color-coding came from here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKysyqaNpdbMkps.html
@shanitab.498820 күн бұрын
I will be definitely be borrowing ideas from you. This is will be my first year teaching third grade 😬. Do you have a video up talking more about your classroom money system?
@teacherof2020 күн бұрын
Following
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
I don't, but I could make one in the future!
@Trinity_SZN22 күн бұрын
Noooooooooo, don’t remove the rainbow. I love the rainbow colors around the blackboard. I think it will help the kids pay more attention to whatever is on them depending on what you’re using them for.
@victoriaLL34522 күн бұрын
Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
@sarahp44422 күн бұрын
What did you use to hang your affix wall on cinder block (hot glue, Mauvelous tape, sticky tack, etc)? I'm trying to brainstorm how to hang mine
@devontaekelley272922 күн бұрын
I have coworkers that use alien tape or mavalus tape, I honestly find that regular blue painter’s tape works well. I use it to hang all my posters. Just put a rolled piece in each corner then push it really hard.
@patriciagallop255122 күн бұрын
I absolutely love the quick sweep and I’m going to do that this year. I may make it a job.
@patriciagallop255122 күн бұрын
I think third graders will love the colors. Where will they put the backpacks?
@devontaekelley272922 күн бұрын
They will put them in their lockers in the hallway.
@patriciagallop255122 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 I love that for your classroom. I saw that you have a system for things they will use at their table since they don’t have desks. I hate desks so I turn them around so they can’t use them. I put a rectangle shallow paper tray to hold their unfinished work folders and one for their pencil bags when not in use. It keeps them from playing with things. I teach 5th grade. They have cubbies for books and book bags. I like your classroom and you are a professional educator and it shows when you talk about your curriculum and how students learn. This is going on my 27th year as a professional educator and I’m thinking of vlogging this year. It’s an important year for education across the board.
@stanethia23 күн бұрын
I wish we were going in this early. They are replacing HVAC systems and I have to move rooms as well since I’m entering a new position. But I have 7 days of training before the first day on 8/8. I don’t know HOW it will all get done! Have a great year, Mr. Kelley!
@devontaekelley272920 күн бұрын
Sheesh!! I hope you are able to get it done in time!
@jabbylove0924 күн бұрын
So now I want a standing desk lol. Thanks for influencing me
@devontaekelley272923 күн бұрын
haha you're welcome!! If you are like me and don't like sitting, then you won't regret it.
@LivingLifeInTexas183624 күн бұрын
What if you switch the discussion stems and the place value… you’d have space for the title AND… you could make it interactive with your Velcro dots and some numbers!!!! 🤷🏻♀️ That’s how I use my walls… I don’t “decorate” per se… I’m on year 18 and have used every inch I can for instruction.
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
@@LivingLifeInTexas1836 Ohhh!! Someone else had the idea of switching the posters, but I also like the interactive piece you brought up!
@michellemp162624 күн бұрын
I love the "quick sweep" idea! I'm going to use that strategy when I set up my classrooms. Thanks for sharing!
@div1chantrell83824 күн бұрын
Love watching your videos! I’m going into my 18th year of teaching Grade 7 in BC, Canada and we don’t start back until after Labour Day so your videos are getting me excited to think about setting up and getting into the year ahead. You are so clearly an amazing educator and your kids are so lucky to have you. Have a great year!
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
Thank you! I remember when I was growing up, we didn't start until around Labor Day as well. I wonder why now a lot of schools in the US start so much earlier.
@theapocalypse575224 күн бұрын
Awe… no CC! So, I could only watch without knowing what you said. 😢
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
I apologize! I tried going into the video's settings, and it just says that captions are unavailable. Sorry about that!
@samanthabrown35924 күн бұрын
Your room looks great! May I please have the link to the dry erase calendar?
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
@@samanthabrown359 Here you go! a.co/d/eHAmRUe
@samanthabrown35923 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 thank you so much.
@julienmcghee9824 күн бұрын
I teach 3rd grade as well, and I've just learned that we will be using EL curriculum as well. I'm really excited about the frog module.
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
@@julienmcghee98 I think the one I’m most excited for is Module 1 because it really instills a growth mindset and the habits of character. I can reference overcoming challenges throughout the entire year.
@julienmcghee9824 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 yes 🙌 I totally agree!
@favored625 күн бұрын
Great video!! Where can I find the conversation/ discussion cues?
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
Here you go! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Accountable-Talk-Bulletin-Board-and-Student-Notes-2390932?st=c225f73994a58d03a2b5e790e252b8da
@favored624 күн бұрын
@@devontaekelley2729 Thank you!
@samaraortiz995425 күн бұрын
I like longer videos🫣🙂 Everything is turning out great.
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@verlindacolding713025 күн бұрын
Job well done, Mr. Kelley!🎉❤You have given me some great ideas on how to redo my art room. Thanks.
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
Glad I could give you some ideas!
@teresafavors914825 күн бұрын
I have that same rug but It’s so dirty that I want to throw it out the windo window. The janitors don’t clean the carpets. I put in a request to get a new one.
@devontaekelley272924 күн бұрын
I love this rug! Our classrooms used to be all carpet and our custodians would clean all carpets, but 2 years ago, they replaced it with tile. I got a good deal on a carpet cleaning vacuum, and my teammates and I all cleaned our carpets last year.
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It's so good to see you back. I've been following you since the beginning. Third grade is quite a change but I found after my switch from kindergarten that I really enjoyed the increase of subject content.
❤ It!! As a Sub, this is phenomenal! Great binder! Help! With how you use technology in your room ...please 🙏 😊
Hello Fellow 3rd gr teacherrr👋🏾Im all about effective classriim management. So ANY ideas you have, please keep sharing. Great Ideas❤! Thanks for sharing!
warm up the hot glue with a blow dryer-makes it easier to scrape off
Have a blessed and wonderful year Devontae! Love your channel ❤❤❤
Teaching in a high stakes testing grade vs a non-state testing grade definitely has a different level of pressure. I have taught Kdg - 5th grade in my 26 years of teaching and 16 or those 26 yrs have been in 4th grade, I am now teaching 2nd and I am so happy to NOT be in a high stakes testing grade. 🙂Good luck, I have a feeling that you will do well, but you will definitely feel the urgency that only those that teach a high stakes testing grade feel. 🙂 Advice - KNOW your test and tested standards and the DOK level in which kiddos need to know those standards very well so that you can incorporate them into your units of instruction/curriculum throughout the year.
What is your favorite grade to teach?
Following…i would love to know what Devontae says. Mine personally is 2nd grade. At least i think it would be if i ever had a chance to teach it! ❤
Do you have a link for your number line?
It came with an old math curriculum. You can check the comments for more info about it!
I’m a first year teacher in Kindergarten! I love how simple and effective your classroom setup is! Love how organized everything is!!
It is nice to see a male teacher who cares about what his classroom looks like!!
I loved your number line idea so much I made one for my third grade classroom!
Hi! Where did you get your alphabet posters from? If possible can you share the link
Thanks for your classroom setup. I really enjoyed watching them.
Hey…could you post your habits of character… I could really use them… thanks
@@crystalrogers8035 These are on my TPT site: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Habits-of-Character-Posters-3rd-Grade-11923904?st=d230e270ae7e5e98bfeafd3563a4247f
Have fun with 3rd graders, your classroom is looking great! Can I ask where you got the magnetic (?) book shelves that are on the left side of your whiteboard?
They are spice racks off of Amazon!
@@devontaekelley2729 Thank you, I'm going to get some for my classroom too!
The affix wall was sooo smart! I ‘m definitely going to make handouts of affixes for my kids!
Where did you get your led lights?
I got them from Walmart.
I love the Tips for Parents brochure! Did you create that yourself or get off TPT?
I made it myself!
I love the money printed in color. I love instant ink also. Your room looks so inviting. Have a great year!
Your classroom is looking great! Would love for you to explain your Kelley Bucks- how do the kids earn them and what are the prizes, do you buy them yourself or have parents donate? Also, what model printer did you get. Do you like it so far? I am looking to upgrade my HP for work too 😊
I can discuss Kelley Bucks in a later video. As far as the printer, I got the HP Officejet Pro 9125e. I've only had it a couple of days, but I love the quick print speed (color and b/w). I think the print color is a tad duller than my previous printer, but it's not too noticeable.
@@devontaekelley2729 thank you!
I am LOVING these longer videos! ❤ Your room looks great!
Have a great year, Devontae! Love your videos ❤❤❤
You probably already know this, but if you have apply hot glue to the cylinder block walls the posters will stop falling. And when you peel them off no paint should come off the walls.
I also heard if you put painters tape and then apply the hot glue gun it sticks better but i have not tried this method.
Thanks for the tip!
I have found that if I print directly to the printer and insert my color paper, the dark fonts are not as dark. Whereas printing it on white paper, and then running it through… That definitely makes it a lot darker. Not sure if that makes sense…😂 but it could save you a lot of colored ink in the future!
Ahh!! Now I know for next time. Although, I think now that I've printed them in color, they look much better than they would have if I printed on color paper. Also, HP Instant Ink gives me unlimited color ink. Just have to wait a little bit to get refills lol
I was going to ask if you knew about Instant Ink. It's a game changer! I'm really enjoying your videos. I hope you have an awesome school year!
I love the lights! I was thinking of getting those for my board this year as well
Me too! An extra incentive to keep the harsh overhead lights off!
24:43 Are you getting back some of your former first grade students. In your new third grade classroom.
I have no clue, but I hope so!
@@devontaekelley2729 years ago I made the same decision and went to third grade and I had a lot of my former students in my third grade class.
@@devontaekelley2729 have fun with a beautiful school year please do a lot of guided reading in your reading small group sessions and please also work on their phonics skills in your reading small group sessions.
Hey, I’ve been watching you a very long time! How were you able to gather books on level after moving grade levels?
Luckily, the teacher before me left a ton of chapter books in the room. A few 3rd and 4th grade teachers I taught summer school with donated some. I also got an offer from one of my college professors to donate books to my classroom!
Hello, do you have the “tips for a successful school year” as a document on say tpt? I teach third grade as well (my second year) and my team is looking for something like this for our parents this year.
I don't have it on TPT due to some info pertaining to my school specifically. Some of the headings on the document are: 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed, You are Important, Have your Child Read, Encourage Responsibility, Monitor Homework, and State testing Info. Maybe I can share those in the next video.
Yes, that would be truly appreciated! Thank you!!
Love your videos! You must be an awesome teacher! Are the "Habits of Character" posters available on TPT? Have a great year! EDIT: Never mind-I found your's on TPT and bought them! Yay!
Hey! The posters on my TPT are in first grade language. If you send me an email ([email protected]), I can send you the one that has the same language as the ones in the video.
Love your videos! Have a great year!
After giving out your Kelley Bucks, where will your students store theirs? Btw I love your room!
Following
They will go in their pencil pouch. Their pouches have two pockets. The big pocket will hold their supplies, and the smaller, front pocket will hold their Kelley Bucks.
Where is your number line from?
I think he made it. He said he got the idea from a team mate but I’m not sure if he bought it. Isn’t it genius!! ❤❤
I used a number line from an old math curriculum and color coded it using markers and colored pencils. The idea of color-coding came from here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKysyqaNpdbMkps.html
I will be definitely be borrowing ideas from you. This is will be my first year teaching third grade 😬. Do you have a video up talking more about your classroom money system?
Following
I don't, but I could make one in the future!
Noooooooooo, don’t remove the rainbow. I love the rainbow colors around the blackboard. I think it will help the kids pay more attention to whatever is on them depending on what you’re using them for.
Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
What did you use to hang your affix wall on cinder block (hot glue, Mauvelous tape, sticky tack, etc)? I'm trying to brainstorm how to hang mine
I have coworkers that use alien tape or mavalus tape, I honestly find that regular blue painter’s tape works well. I use it to hang all my posters. Just put a rolled piece in each corner then push it really hard.
I absolutely love the quick sweep and I’m going to do that this year. I may make it a job.
I think third graders will love the colors. Where will they put the backpacks?
They will put them in their lockers in the hallway.
@@devontaekelley2729 I love that for your classroom. I saw that you have a system for things they will use at their table since they don’t have desks. I hate desks so I turn them around so they can’t use them. I put a rectangle shallow paper tray to hold their unfinished work folders and one for their pencil bags when not in use. It keeps them from playing with things. I teach 5th grade. They have cubbies for books and book bags. I like your classroom and you are a professional educator and it shows when you talk about your curriculum and how students learn. This is going on my 27th year as a professional educator and I’m thinking of vlogging this year. It’s an important year for education across the board.
I wish we were going in this early. They are replacing HVAC systems and I have to move rooms as well since I’m entering a new position. But I have 7 days of training before the first day on 8/8. I don’t know HOW it will all get done! Have a great year, Mr. Kelley!
Sheesh!! I hope you are able to get it done in time!
So now I want a standing desk lol. Thanks for influencing me
haha you're welcome!! If you are like me and don't like sitting, then you won't regret it.
What if you switch the discussion stems and the place value… you’d have space for the title AND… you could make it interactive with your Velcro dots and some numbers!!!! 🤷🏻♀️ That’s how I use my walls… I don’t “decorate” per se… I’m on year 18 and have used every inch I can for instruction.
@@LivingLifeInTexas1836 Ohhh!! Someone else had the idea of switching the posters, but I also like the interactive piece you brought up!
I love the "quick sweep" idea! I'm going to use that strategy when I set up my classrooms. Thanks for sharing!
Love watching your videos! I’m going into my 18th year of teaching Grade 7 in BC, Canada and we don’t start back until after Labour Day so your videos are getting me excited to think about setting up and getting into the year ahead. You are so clearly an amazing educator and your kids are so lucky to have you. Have a great year!
Thank you! I remember when I was growing up, we didn't start until around Labor Day as well. I wonder why now a lot of schools in the US start so much earlier.
Awe… no CC! So, I could only watch without knowing what you said. 😢
I apologize! I tried going into the video's settings, and it just says that captions are unavailable. Sorry about that!
Your room looks great! May I please have the link to the dry erase calendar?
@@samanthabrown359 Here you go! a.co/d/eHAmRUe
@@devontaekelley2729 thank you so much.
I teach 3rd grade as well, and I've just learned that we will be using EL curriculum as well. I'm really excited about the frog module.
@@julienmcghee98 I think the one I’m most excited for is Module 1 because it really instills a growth mindset and the habits of character. I can reference overcoming challenges throughout the entire year.
@@devontaekelley2729 yes 🙌 I totally agree!
Great video!! Where can I find the conversation/ discussion cues?
Here you go! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Accountable-Talk-Bulletin-Board-and-Student-Notes-2390932?st=c225f73994a58d03a2b5e790e252b8da
@@devontaekelley2729 Thank you!
I like longer videos🫣🙂 Everything is turning out great.
Thank you!
Job well done, Mr. Kelley!🎉❤You have given me some great ideas on how to redo my art room. Thanks.
Glad I could give you some ideas!
I have that same rug but It’s so dirty that I want to throw it out the windo window. The janitors don’t clean the carpets. I put in a request to get a new one.
I love this rug! Our classrooms used to be all carpet and our custodians would clean all carpets, but 2 years ago, they replaced it with tile. I got a good deal on a carpet cleaning vacuum, and my teammates and I all cleaned our carpets last year.