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It’s Official: I’m a 5th Grade Teacher!

Well friends, it’s official. Like I-signed-my-contract-official. I’m going to be a real teacher… real life 5th grade teacher. {insert gasp} Being a naive student teacher, it never really occurred to me that I could possibly leave Primary Land for Intermediate Land – ha! But, if you follow me on Pinterest, TPT, or this little ole’ blog, the signs are there…

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My first product for my very own classroom!

I’ll be teaching three periods of reading, a period of writing, and a period of specialized PE (ha! This is a whole different story entitled Budget Cuts). PE woe included, I am thrilled and terrified and ecstatic and every emotion in-between.

I have a huge learning curve, but am so thankful that I can spend the summer learning from the best teachers in blog world and in the real world. My book shelf is overflowing with young adult literature and teaching books. I just finished The Book Whisperer and I cried. After reading this book, I have never been so excited to be in Intermediate Land and am on a ‘fifth grade high!’ What a blessing that I have the opportunity to create a classroom of human beings who love exploring our world through literature! {If you think that sounds fluffy, you should hear the stuff my family has to endure. ;)}

Well friends, I really do not know what else to say. Primary Land will always hold a special place in my life and in my creating. Would I have loved a primary classroom? Absolutely. But, I really do believe 5th grade will be a nice fit for me and I cannot wait to share my adventure with you all. Plus, I really need your help. Like really. Needless to say there will be a lot of mess ups, hilarious stories, and *fingers crossed* zero cases of lice.

So, that’s it. My name is Catherine Reed, and I am a 5th grade teacher. Now, let that sink in.

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  4. TeacherintheCity says

    Congrats…I'm also going to be a first year teacher, teaching 6th grade. I look forward to following your blog and noticing the similarities in our experiences. I think you'll do great with the 5th graders. From all your creative ideas so far, I'm sure it'll be awesome.

    You can check out my blog too at teacherinthecity.com

  6. Ashley Pennell says

    Ohhh Catherine!! How exciting! I saw your genre subway art posters the other day and wondered how you were going to use those with 1st graders!! Now I understand 🙂 5th grade will be exciting for you and I know your students are going to be very lucky to have you as their teacher!! Best of luck to you and happy planning!

    Ashley
    That's So Second Grade!

  7. Jessica says

    Congrats! I started in 5th grade 13 years ago. It was whole different world. Standards had just come out and I didn't have a reading series. Plus I was on an intern credential, which means I was going though me teacher Ed program at the same time. You're way ahead of the game, especially with the common core!

  9. Mandy B says

    Congrats!! I love teaching 5th. There are tough days, for sure, but the great days outnumber them. Have you seen the blogs by grade listing on my page? You can check out other 5th grade bloggers for ideas and add your link!

    Mandy
    Caffeine and Lesson Plans