Kid Confident Book 4: How to Navigate Middle School
Do you sometimes feel stressed or pressured and have a hard time handling it Do you already have good studying habits and know how to be organized Do you have worries about having many teachers or more work than before If you are just starting middle school are you concerned about finding your way around the school building and switching classes Although this book is about middle school it's not just about academics We'll also focus on bigger picture topics like the best ways to think and act as you navigate the exciting journey of middle school We'll talk about a whole bunch of interesting and useful stuff like MINDSET GRIT POSITIVE THINKING LEARNING STYLES MANAGING STRESS AND PRESSURE and more Our biggest goal for you is that you will learn some things that you will be able to use in middle school and throughout the rest of your life In this book you'll have a chance to be your own detective as we investigate what we think is 8 Dear Reader Don't Skip This
the most interesting part of middle school the students that's you We will be exploring how YOUR THOUGHTS impact YOUR BEHAVIORS to help you meet YOUR GOALS We're here to help you feel confident as you tackle these things take on more responsibility meet those expectations learn about yourself and have some fun along the way Are you ready to start this adventure Let's go ANNA P & BONNIE M Dear Reader Don't Skip This 9
INTRODUCTION GETTING THE LAY OF THE LAND If you are just starting middle school you might be wondering or even worrying how it's going to go Or for those of you that are already in middle school and starting 7th or 8th grade you might be focusing on how school is getting harder and how you will manage even more expectations Let's face it middle school can be scary but it can also be fun During middle school you will have new experiences face new challenges and have more independence than you did in elementary school the school building is bigger you have a new schedule with classes that are more spread out you have more teachers and you have more homework This can be a lot to adjust to But keep in mind that there are some good and exciting changes too With 11
