In this “Tough Love” weekly vlog, I’m taking you right along with me for a real week in my 1st grade classroom for the 2025–2026 school year. This is teacher life in real time—what the week actually looks like, what I’m juggling, and how I’m keeping things moving even when it’s not all cute and curated. If you love classroom vlogs, routines, and the behind-the-scenes of teaching littles, you’re in the right place. I also share the kind of mindset that gets me through the week—because sometimes you need tough love to keep it pushing, stay consistent, and do what needs to be done for kids. Expect classroom moments, teacher organization, and the everyday rhythm of the school week, plus a little bit of my life outside the classroom too. And if you want to support what we’re doing in our room, I’ve got my classroom wishlist, book wishlist, and my storefront linked so you can grab the same kinds of things I’m using to keep our days running smoothly.