Spring Clean With Me VLOG | Purging My Teaching and Classroom Materials

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[jaymienicole]

So fun to see your old class materials! Great memories! I am so happy that you are happy where you are now too though. I miss teaching 2nd grade in some ways, but being a stay at home mom is right for me in this current season of life. Wouldn’t trade it for the world! Wishing you all the best!

[VincentStoklosa]

Ever since I’ve started watching Michelle, my organization skills have been through the roof! Literally love her! She has made a big impact on my life and inspired me to major into education🤍

[mariadwhelan]

I move to instructional coaching 5 years ago after of being in the classroom for 15. I brought so much stuff when I transitioned thinking I would use or if I ever went back into the classroom. What I found was some of my faves were no longer relevant or just old. I say purge and move on. You can always purchase if/when ready again.

[trishbowman]

I needed this video as a motivational tool to get my spring cleaning started! One cabinet, closet, drawer at a time😂 You videos are always so helpful, thank you! Looks great😊

[frenchwithmadameg]

I love watching you organize. It is so inspiring! They are actually ripping up all the floors in my school this coming summer so everyone has to pack up their ENTIRE classrooms and bring home almost EVERYTHING. Believe it or not, this closet organization video gave me some ideas on how to pack up my stuff. I am going to have to go back and watch your video of when you emptied your classroom as well for more ideas. First of all, I can't wait until May 2! I'm so excited to read your book and so happy you are considering writing another one! I think your idea for your second book will have something to do with work/life balance and how to prevent teacher burnout. Thanks again for another great video! I can't wait until next week!

[carmenw.]

Great video, like always! I love the idea of gifting your classroom materials to a first year teacher, whenever/if that time comes! Just make sure to document it (via YouTube) so we can all share in the joys of giving with you ❤ Your videos inspire kindness, intentionality and positive perspective regardless of current circumstances. Thank you!

[DogMom]

I have a basement full of teaching things. Many, many bins, baskets, and containers... It IS hard to get rid of things that were expensive that you may need in the future! I am happy to see I am not alone in this struggle!!

[jamielowary]

Just throwing it out there as a suggestion, instead of holding on to bins and such "just in case and because they cost a lot, " could you sell to a newer teacher and then use the money to buy different things down the road if you go back to a classroom? That would give you a ton of extra space.

[amandawilkins]

I think organizational videos are some of my favorites...there's just something inspiring about a fresh start when you are tidying up and labeling everything. Yay! I also definitely remember and adore the Clean Sweep show. It was both exciting and overwhelming, just like real-life organizing can be.

I am over the moon excited about your book! Woohoo!

As for your next book, I am going to guess it has to do with work-life balance, using technology as a teacher, or organizational systems for teachers.

Lastly, I thought it was cool how you used "binception, " just as you and Bridget encourage teachers to use "folderception."

Have an amazing week, Michelle! Thanks for being you! 💜

[sarahbassett]

I started watching you in high school and I just signed my first teaching contract as I graduate in May!!

[sharonhallihan]

Just a suggestion, you may want to put the books inside the closet instead of the bins of bins. The books may get moldy from absorbing moisture from the humidity in the garage. Just a suggestion.

[ericafaircloth]

I love ALL of your videos! You do you Boo! I resigned from teaching in October of 2021 and have not looked back! I finished my Masters in Instructional Design and Technology and was offered a job I couldn't refuse!

You may have already had a video about this, but, I have been interested in writing a children's book for years! What is the process of publishing a book?

I am so happy for you and your journey through life! Do what makes YOU happy!

[karlaariens]

Watching you organize is so satisfying and motivating! ❤

[rikkegjertsen]

Michelle
Do what you feel is best for you! Either as a teacher in the classroom or someone who travels around giving lectures to other teachers! I look forward to following you on the path you choose to take! Your videos are educational whether they are in the classroom or at home
Rikke

[russellpalatiere]

Love how you organize your closet! You can’t have enough bins! Glad Ember helped you clean with eating her kibble! I spent all weekend organizing my closet and my clothing drawers! I keep forgetting how much stuff I accumulate over the years! It felt so good to get rid of clothes I no longer wear! I had an idea for your next book!. It should be productivity based! You and Bridget should write a book together! I’ve been reading some good stuff from the late Dave Hollis and TV celebrity chef Robert Irvine!

[knees]

I completely agree!!! All you can do is make yourself happy doing what you do!!

[jackalex]

Back again for another video, I’m liking these vlogs!🤍

[whitestar]

so any sterlite bins in your bin hoard... keep them out of heat/extreme temps because they turn brittle and fall apart. I have had to repack things my mother refuses to get rid of (shes been retired since 2011) because the bins kept in the garage have turned to trash.

[Thisorganizedmother]

I would 💯 listen to you reading your book on audible. 😉 Excited for you!

[Brittany.Anderson]

Wish your book came out last year as my husband is near his first year of teaching. He does know if he wants to return to teaching next school year.