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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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  2. Maria Eshman says

    Congratulations! I'm really excited for you. I would be scared out of my pants for sure! I am certified 1-8 and it freaks.me.out that I could be moved to 8th! I would cry for weeks. But I'm sooooooooooooo happy for you to have your first "official" teaching job! I can't wait to hear about all your adventures!
    Maria

  3. Jeannie says

    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

  4. Kate says

    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!

  6. Kate says

    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! 🙂

  8. Kate says

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

  11. Kate says

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