Middle schoolers: an insider’s view
February 8th, 2006 by Sue Blaney
Rick Wormeli is a teacher/author, specializing in middle school. His book is titled Day One and Beyond; Practical Matters for New Middle-Level Teachers, and his comments about middle school kids in a recent interview at EducationWorld.com are really interesting. He notes that middle school kids are “humanity in raw form as students are taking on the larger world and creating their own identity. Emotions are close to the surface. Students are hopeful and deeply interested in learning.”
Does this describe a middle schooler you know? Parents sometimes find young teens puzzling; it’s helpful for parents to realize that as your teen changes and grows, you’ll have to change and grow too. Our Practical Tips for Parents of Young Teens booklet is full of just that - practical tips to help parents know what to do.
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