5th Graders are big 1st graders

Today was my first official day to pull 5th graders. If I am being honest the big kids used to scare me. Maybe it was the odor as you walked down that hallway after specials? 

Today I realized that 5th grade students are really just 1st graders in bigger bodies! I really enjoyed working with both my 4th and 5th grade groups today. I may even venture to say it was the best part of my day.

Below is a journal response from one of my 5th graders...  

 

Did I mention that this particular student is a one that struggles with reading?  It is absolutely amazing that through her struggle she can still recognize the JOY in a book. 

I am a happy teacher today.