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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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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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41 Responses

  1. Good for you! Congratulations! It's so nice to have the summer to start getting prepared for a new grade level. Fifth graders are pretty similar to first graders except they're a lot taller and start to get a little smelly come May. 🙂
    Katie
    I Want to be a Super Teacher

    1. Haha – I love that, Katie! I am really excited, and since I stand at 5'1 on a *really* good day, I assume they will soar above me from day one. 🙂

  4. Congratulations! I have been a primary teacher for the last 3 years and will now also be venturing to intermediate land next year as a 3rd grade teacher… I cant wait to read about the things you do with your 5th graders!

    Karmen
    Karmens Kinders

  7. Congrats!! I've taught 5th grade for ten years now, and learn something new all the time. I'll definitely be back to check our your awesome ideas : )

    Hokie Teach

    1. Wow! That's awesome, Donna. I cannot wait to check out all of your great ideas. Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂

  8. Congratulations! That's so exciting! I spent 2 years in 4th grade and I loved my kids. I am sure you will do great!!!

    Heather
    A New Teacher's Journey

  10. Congratulations! I started my career in 5th grade and then after two years moved to 1st. I changed schools and was back in 5th for a few years and then back to 1st. They are both very monumental years and I love them both (for different reasons). I'm sure you'll love it and do wonderful. Can't wait to hear all about the transition.

  11. Yay! Congrats on your new adventure in this amazing world of teaching! You will LOVE 5th grade! I moved up to 5th grade last year from 3rd. While I loved 3rd grade, I have always been more of an "upper grade" teacher! 5th grade has stolen my heart! I look forward to hearing all about your first year with your kiddos!

    ~Chelsea

    Fifth Grade Wit and Whimsy

    1. Oh my goodness, that makes my heart so happy! Thank you so much, Chelsea. I cannot wait to blog stalk your great ideas 🙂

  13. Hi Catherine,
    I started in middle school, swore sixth grade was the best, moved to fifth grade, swore it was the best, then landed in first grade, which I now think is the best.
    Do you know the 1970's song, "Love the One You're With"? I think that if you love teaching, you'll "Love the Grade You're In." OK, now that song is totally stuck in my head! Good luck this year!
    Catherine N.
    firstgradetopdogs.blogspot.com

    1. Love that perspective, Catherine. You are SO right. It will definitely be culture shock at first, but I am super excited. It is going to be a fantastic year! 🙂

  15. I am so excited for you! You have worked so hard and all that hard work is paying off. It is exciting that you will be teaching 5th grade. It is very different from what you had done. I wish you good luck with your new classroom and your new adventures. I can't wait to read all about them.

    Katie
    A Basket Full of Apples

    1. Thank you so much, Katie! I am absolutely in love with teaching, and cannot wait to take on the new challenge of 5th graders. 🙂 I appreciate your encouragement!

  16. Yay, yay, yay for you!! My first teaching position was in 5th grade. They can be really sweet. I'm 5 foot, so they towered over me. I asked to switch to another grade level at the end if the year. I couldn't stand the constant drama. My heart has always been with the little ones. You'll do great! I can't wait to read about all of your new adventures. I'm excited for you. There's nothing like your first year of teaching.

    Jeannie
    The 2nd Grade Surprise

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