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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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  1. Kate says

    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. 🙂

  2. Katie De Leon says

    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

  4. Catherine N. says

    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

  6. Chelsea says

    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

  7. Mikaela says

    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.

  9. Hbrown says

    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

  13. Karmen says

    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