tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post258276659539046667..comments2023-10-18T08:50:56.549-04:00Comments on Pink Ink and Polka Dots: The Big Reveal (isn't so big after all)Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953696469072686797noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-16989971384905212082013-06-14T19:27:54.411-04:002013-06-14T19:27:54.411-04:00I have heard from some others that the backwards j...I have heard from some others that the backwards jump isn't as bad as the forward move, so I am so glad you love first grade! Be careful though, once you say it out loud the grade changing gods come in and sweep you out without even asking!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953696469072686797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-55106770198587554272013-06-12T15:18:49.252-04:002013-06-12T15:18:49.252-04:00I started out teaching middle school since 2000 an...I started out teaching middle school since 2000 and was involuntarily (not kicking and screaming though, just hesitant) moved to first grade 2 years ago and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!<br /><br /><a href="http://firstgradeframeofmind.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First Grade Frame of Mind</a>Melissa Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434205103388502962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-49477381992904958462013-06-10T18:53:56.070-04:002013-06-10T18:53:56.070-04:00I have taught K-5, so I have moved quite a few tim...I have taught K-5, so I have moved quite a few times. A few of those moves were within one year, so I was filled with anxiety during those moves. I love 2nd and 4th, so if I ever move again I would hopefully get to stop there first. Who knows what the future holds, I am just happy to not make the jump from 6 year olds to 12 year olds in one year!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953696469072686797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-89853389366637493962013-06-10T18:52:07.150-04:002013-06-10T18:52:07.150-04:00Funny enough, I was even stressed about changing m...Funny enough, I was even stressed about changing my blog name. I came up with an addition to the name so I wouldn't have to take off the Faithful in First, lol. I am sure the jump will be made one day, but for now I am faithfully staying where I am!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953696469072686797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-74037408969111492172013-06-10T18:51:03.209-04:002013-06-10T18:51:03.209-04:00I am happy to see that the jump can be made, event...I am happy to see that the jump can be made, eventually. As long as I get to stop somewhere in between, I would have no problem making the move. Thanks for the info, I do think us elementary teachers have the upper hand in teaching other grade levels.Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953696469072686797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-78551818351525010332013-06-10T10:16:09.944-04:002013-06-10T10:16:09.944-04:00I love this post! I taught 3rd grade for 11 years ...I love this post! I taught 3rd grade for 11 years and then volunteered to move up just one grade to 4th. Even that small move caused a lot of anxiety. In the end, I loved it and found it to be very reinvigorating professionally. Having said that, I can't imagine going from 1st all of the way to 7th! Maybe try 4th first to test the waters! :)<br />Justin Knight- Writing Pad Dad<br /><a href="http://WritingPadDad.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Writing Pad Dad Blog </a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15970356101387367123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-90770895238767439952013-06-09T22:56:49.689-04:002013-06-09T22:56:49.689-04:00I guess this truly does make you "Faithful in...I guess this truly does make you "Faithful in First"! Ha ha! ;0)O FISH ally a First Grader (Corinna)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07513038533278753700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-56376688360428575682013-06-09T22:56:20.677-04:002013-06-09T22:56:20.677-04:00I don't blame you. I would have chickened out...I don't blame you. I would have chickened out too! It would be a huge jump, but I have to assume you are one FABULOUS teacher if they have been asking you over and over. They know what a difference that would be, but they must know you can do it. I've heard what Erin says is true. I've heard that teaching a younger grade makes you an even better teacher in the older grades. O FISH ally a First Grader (Corinna)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07513038533278753700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095986134352372893.post-72425777044666549172013-06-09T22:34:17.913-04:002013-06-09T22:34:17.913-04:00OH! I'm a former first grade teacher (three lo...OH! I'm a former first grade teacher (three long years in first grade!) who now teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I *LOVE* my middle schoolers and feel like this is where I'm meant to be! <br /><br />I sincerely think that having taught elementary first (also 4th grade) before coming to middle school makes me a better middle school teacher. I'm better at differentiating and understanding learning (especially READING) difficulties. AND I always decorate my classroom cute and attractively! <br /><br />BUT I'm glad that you made the right decision for you! 6 grades is a HUGE jump.. and middle schoolers CAN be scary! ;)<br /><br />Erin<br /><a href="http://imlovinlit.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">I'm Lovin Lit</a>Im Lovin Lithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329169869496669571noreply@blogger.com