Description
Book SynopsisHow to Navigate Middle School shows readers how to handle the increasing academic demands of middle school, organizational skills and time management, how to be self-determined, have grit, and a sense of agency.
Trade ReviewSmart and essential!" - Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
"They used to tell kids to chant "sticks and stones" or "just ignore it." It didn't work. This book helps kids find the opposite approach: don't ignore it; understand it." - Tom Angleberger,
Origami YodaTable of ContentsNote to Parents
Note to Reader
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Transition to Middle School
Chapter 2: Growth Mindset & Self-Efficacy
Chapter 3: Grit, Perseverance, Work Ethic and Goal Setting
Chapter 4: Internal and External Pressure
Chapter 5: What’s My Learning Style?
Chapter 6: Teachers and Schedules and Materials, Oh My!
Chapter 7: Note Taking, Studying for Tests
Chapter 8: EF/attentional challenges & strategies (time management - daily and long-term assignments, organization of materials, planning, and prioritizing)
Chapter 9: Stress Management
Chapter 10: Tying It all Together - Self-Determination and cognitive flexibility
