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!