Making the Move to Middle School
It's your child's biggest transition since kindergarten: He is leaving the cozy nest of elementary school for the wide-open spaces of middle school. It can be daunting for both of you, so start your preparations now. These resources can help you smooth the way, both socially and academically. To begin, use our quizzes to check up on your child's learning style and to spark discussion about sticky situations.
Articles
Quick Click: What to Expect, Grade by Grade
by Jessica Tom
Scholastic Parents | What to expect for your child in middle school. Includes grade-by-grade academic achievements.
by Jessica Tom
Scholastic Parents | What to expect for your child in middle school. Includes grade-by-grade academic achievements.
Kids' Biggest Middle School Fears
by Deborah Wilburn
Scholastic Parents | Help ease the transition to middle school by solving your child's biggest concerns. Worries include being late for class and dealing with tough classes.
by Deborah Wilburn
Scholastic Parents | Help ease the transition to middle school by solving your child's biggest concerns. Worries include being late for class and dealing with tough classes.
A Kid's-Eye View of Middle School: Getting Ready
by Alex Wight and Brenda Wight
Scholastic Parents | August 20,2007
New middle-school student and his mom tell what starting middle school feels like. Also describes summer reading and other preparation.
by Alex Wight and Brenda Wight
Scholastic Parents | August 20,2007
New middle-school student and his mom tell what starting middle school feels like. Also describes summer reading and other preparation.
A Brave New World
by Abby Margolis Newman
Scholastic Parents | Going from experienced elementary school student to new at middle school is touch on tweens. Know what to expect and how to lend support.
by Abby Margolis Newman
Scholastic Parents | Going from experienced elementary school student to new at middle school is touch on tweens. Know what to expect and how to lend support.
Learning Disabilities in Middle School
by Ellen H. Parlapiano
Scholastic Parents | August 2,2007
The path to middle school may be extra rocky for a child with learning challenges. Here's how to smooth the way.
by Ellen H. Parlapiano
Scholastic Parents | August 2,2007
The path to middle school may be extra rocky for a child with learning challenges. Here's how to smooth the way.
Know Who's Who at Middle School
by Margery D. Rosen
Scholastic Parents | August 1,2007
You met your child's middle school teacher. Now learn who's who for the rest of the middle school staff. Make sure you're taking full advantage of middle school resources.
by Margery D. Rosen
Scholastic Parents | August 1,2007
You met your child's middle school teacher. Now learn who's who for the rest of the middle school staff. Make sure you're taking full advantage of middle school resources.
Paging All Parents
by Margery D. Rosen
Scholastic Parents | August 2,2007
Stay in touch and involved in what's happening to your child in middle school. Ideas for parent participation in the middle school classroom.
by Margery D. Rosen
Scholastic Parents | August 2,2007
Stay in touch and involved in what's happening to your child in middle school. Ideas for parent participation in the middle school classroom.
Quick Click: What's Normal, What's Not
by Abby Margolis Newman
Scholastic Parents | Know the difference between normal adolescent changes and real problems. See the signs of eating disorders, depression, and bullying.
by Abby Margolis Newman
Scholastic Parents | Know the difference between normal adolescent changes and real problems. See the signs of eating disorders, depression, and bullying.
Quick Click: Stay Connected With Your Changing Child
by Cara Pitterman
Scholastic Parents | Normal middleshool kids often act disengaged. Yet, they still crave parents attention. Here are some dos and dont's for giving it.
by Cara Pitterman
Scholastic Parents | Normal middleshool kids often act disengaged. Yet, they still crave parents attention. Here are some dos and dont's for giving it.
After Care for Your Middle Schooler
by Debbe Geiger
Scholastic Parents |
August 13,2007
What to do when you middle schooler outgrows after-school care. Suggest alternatives like after-school programs or volunteer work.
Quick Click: Must-Haves for Middle School
by Kristen Finello
Scholastic Parents | School supplies your child will need to survive middle school. Discusses more than just pens and pencils. See what suppliesyou may have forgotten.
by Kristen Finello
Scholastic Parents | School supplies your child will need to survive middle school. Discusses more than just pens and pencils. See what suppliesyou may have forgotten.
Essential References
Scholastic Parents | Reference tools for the middle school curriculum. Dictionary, atlas, thesaurus, and PDA are must-haves. Also recommends a study guide.
Scholastic Parents | Reference tools for the middle school curriculum. Dictionary, atlas, thesaurus, and PDA are must-haves. Also recommends a study guide.
Success Tips From a Middle-School Principal
by Les Potter EdD
Scholastic Parents | Middle school principal shares advice on helping kids succeed in school. Says parent involvement and rewarding efforts are helpful.
by Les Potter EdD
Scholastic Parents | Middle school principal shares advice on helping kids succeed in school. Says parent involvement and rewarding efforts are helpful.
Motivating a Tween to Succeed
by Francie Alexander
Scholastic Parents | Tips on motivating your tween to do her best in middle school. Talks abut setting goals and schedules. Suggests asking for the teacher's help.
by Francie Alexander
Scholastic Parents | Tips on motivating your tween to do her best in middle school. Talks abut setting goals and schedules. Suggests asking for the teacher's help.
Let's Get Organized!
by Francie Alexander
Scholastic Parents | Help your child get organized and achieve academic success. Includes tips for teaching them time management. Talks about useful tools.
by Francie Alexander
Scholastic Parents | Help your child get organized and achieve academic success. Includes tips for teaching them time management. Talks about useful tools.
