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Ease your students’ transition to middle school with this engaging lesson!
Ease your students’ transition to middle school with this engaging lesson! Students explore their feelings and worries about starting middle school, learn helpful tips for success, and set S.M.A.R.T goals to build their confidence and start this journey off strong! A digital for Google Slides™ presentation, a PowerPoint presentation, a printable workbook, and other printable materials are all included!
⭐ The Digital for Google Slides™ Resource:
✅ Was designed for distance learning or in-person learning on a device or smart board!
✅ Offers easy-to-use interactive drag-and-drop and text box activities to help students identify their feelings, worries, and excitement about middle school
✅ Teaches about the differences between elementary and middle school
✅ Explains how locker combination locks work
✅ Offers tips for success in middle school
✅ Includes a video with interviews from current middle schoolers
✅ Explains how to set S.M.A.R.T Goals to start the year off right
✅ Are aligned to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
⭐ The PowerPoint Presentation & Printable Workbook:
✅ Teach the same material as the Google Slides™ presentation
✅ Include a printable pretest/posttest survey to measure students’ feelings and thoughts about starting middle school as well as scoring instructions
✅ Include 16 discussion cards in full color and black/white
✅ Offer a printable goal-setting sheet for students to write their S.M.A.R.T Goals
✅ Are aligned to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
[The video link was posted with permission from Spokane Public Schools].
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“I was looking for a resource that I could use all year with my fifth grader who has a hard time with transitions. This has been great. It is engaging, interactive and helpful!” – Karin O.
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“This was fun for students and really opened up conversation about what to expect and what questions they still had about middle school.” – Fun Activities
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“I use this every year to help my fifth graders think about middle school situations and feelings during guidance. Thank you!” – Courtney H.
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“I love Music City Counselor Resources. I use this one mostly with my upper elementary students. The graphics are great, and the information is easy to read and to explain. I love the activities that come with the lessons.” – Sonia V.
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“This was a great resource to use with my 6th grade students going from elementary to junior high. The pre-test and post-test were great to use to gauge their feelings about this transition. They enjoyed writing their goals for 7th grade!” – Miss 2nd Grade Bilingual
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“I have loved this resource. I am currently using with a 5th grader who has some anxiety about transitioning to middle school. This has helped him think through some of his feelings and have a better understanding of what to expect during the transition.” – Kelsey S.
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“These resources were great for my kids transitioning to middle school. They were interactive and helpful. My students loved the activities and learned a lot.” – Sarah B.
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“Fantastic resource!!! It was amazing to have to help guide the group and keep them engaged.” – Stephanie D.
