Is your teaching assignment moving to middle school for the first time? Don't panic! Today we're talking about what you need, like mental tools, physical tools, and all the in-between to not just survive but thrive during this season of transition.

Topics Discussed

• Mindset Shifts – “You’re Not Starting Over”
• The Practical Toolbox
• Emotional & Social Tools
• Expect Chaos... and Embrace It

Ellie’s blog posts about routine:

Routines during 1st week: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/teaching-classroom-routines-the-first-week-of-school/

Beginning of class routines: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/middle-school-classroom-routines-to-begin-class/

End of class routines: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/middle-school-classroom-routines-to-end-class/

Related Episodes

Episode 10: https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/show-notes/classroom-transition-ideas/

Episode 12: https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/show-notes/classroom-economy-systems/

Episode 14: https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/show-notes/effective-morning-routines-and-classroom-greetings/

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