In this video I’m sitting down to recap my very first day of school for 2025—because even though it’s not as “vloggy” as my usual week-in-my-life videos, I still wanted to share the real details of how the day went. I’m a 3rd grade teacher, and I know the first day can feel like a whirlwind, so this is more of a calm, end-of-day debrief where I talk through what worked, what I’m thinking about adjusting, and what I want to remember for next year. If you’re heading into your own first day (or you just love teacher vlogs), this recap is meant to feel like you’re chatting with a teacher friend who gets it. I also share a back-to-school activity I mentioned—the shelf self-portrait—plus where you can find my resources and the classroom items I’m using. And of course, I’m keeping it honest: it’s a “we did it” kind of day, and I’m proud of making it through and learning from it.