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Tag Archives: middle school
Helping Tweens Understand and Cope with Anxiety
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What to Do When You’re Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids During the tween years, kids have a lot on their plates. Middle school can be quite challenging with juggling multiple teachers … Continue reading
The Power of Young People: 14 Ways Students Are Making a Difference
By Natalie C. Jacobs, J.D., coauthor of Every Vote Matters: The Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court Youth activism and civic engagement are nothing new. Young people often have an energy and a determination that … Continue reading
Helping Kids Build Self-Esteem as a Lifelong Practice
By Liz Bergren In my teaching experience, I found it difficult to find lesson plans on self-esteem that could provide deep insight into the topic and practical strategies students could walk away with. The internet is filled with one-off lessons … Continue reading
Building Trust in the Middle School Classroom
By Liz Bergren There is nothing more important than a safe, positive, nurturing classroom environment. Learning can only take place if students feel comfortable and safe in their learning spaces. Building trust and rapport among peers in the room as … Continue reading
Helping Students Cope with Holiday Stress
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What to Do When You’re Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids The holidays can be a joyful time for many of us. Kids look forward to gift giving, having time off from … Continue reading
