Please think about your middle school experience…
Do you remember much about your learning journey?
Do you remember any of the topics you have learned?
Probably not!
(or maybe a little bit…)
Not because you’re not a good student, and not because you’re a trouble maker!
For many people, middle school is a weird awkward moment when you feel like you’re somewhere between an adult and a kid… 😮
What is cool in middle school?
- Friends
- Relationships
- Not getting lost
- Remembering your lockers
- Being yourselves and having fun!
What is not so cool in middle school?
- Bullying
- Gossips and drama
- Temptation
- Social pressures
- Academic pressure
- All the pressures!
At this age, middle schoolers crave acceptance from their peers because friends help them navigate through adolescence and basically everything. They’re still trying to learn and experience different things. Learning to grow and be independent. As a future middle teacher, I think it’s really important that I can connect with my students and can truly understand them.
Be cool, stay cool, and you will be cool in middle school!!
