Starting middle school

Seven things your daughter needs to know — before the first day of middle school *Great back-to-school tips for parents

It’s rare to hear anyone say they loved middle school. Even people with positive memories never tout it as the best years of their life. Simply put, it’s an awkward season. It’s a time of constant changes, social shake-ups, swinging emotions, and intense pressures. If I’ve learned anything from working with adolescent girls, it’s how hungry this age group is for comfort and reassurance. I hear it in their voices and see it in their eyes whenever I speak to a…

I absolutely love teaching middle school. Sometimes, though, when people hear that I teach middle school, they seem to feel bad for me. Like middle school is some type of unknown vortex for kids. Maybe that's why I love it so much. It's a time of creativity, instability, and the unknown. It's a time

Three fantastic icebreakers that get kids talking and start building relationships from the first day of school!

These reflective journal prompts are perfect for students in middle school (and beyond) to help students develop self-awareness, critical thinking skills, and creativity.

Starting a Girls Club is not just about addressing a need; it's about creating a transformative space where girls can flourish, grow, and support each other on their journeys toward self-discovery and empowerment. Build self-esteem, social-emotional skills (SEL), stem skills, confidence, have fun, and so much more in a Girls Club. Read the blog for more!

When a problem arises, it's critical to peacefully resolve it while taking into account all relevant factors. With our conflict resolution worksheet for middle school, teachers or parents can easily teach their students/kids about conflict resolution skills.

Hosting a back to school event is a great way to make the transition from summer vacation to the school year easier and smoother. Check out our event ideas for inspiration and helpful tips!

With the end of the school year approaching, you may be thinking ahead about graduation. They are graduating from middle school and getting ready to start high school. How should we celebrate it? Should we get them an 8th-grade graduation gift? Not only are there graduation ceremonies and celebrations for high school and college but [...]