Middle School Survival Guide

for

Elementary Teachers

DANGER

Raging Hormones(students too)

But we got along yesterday…

Yesterday Today

Give them time to talk

They will take it anyway

DANGER

Piercings Ahead

They’re not pessimistic

JUST REALISTIC

Technology is your FRIEND!

DANGER

Under Developed Brains

Rewards ARE cool

Even if they don’t show it.

Don’t mess with their

PREP

DANGER

No recess

Keep it REAL

They NEED coffee and chocolate

DANGER

Peer Pressure

MY content is #1

Let the air flow

DANGER

Wardrobe Malfunction

Have tough skin

When all else fails…

take a personal day!

Not only will you survive,

you will THRIVE!