tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post1792650342703905403..comments2024-03-02T03:02:32.433-06:00Comments on Fifth in the Middle: Middle Schoolers in Training {Bright Idea}Diane Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-34703716173879864652017-04-29T10:08:15.112-05:002017-04-29T10:08:15.112-05:00Wow! That does sound awesome! How long does it tak...Wow! That does sound awesome! How long does it take you to prep?Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-40603948074534226092017-04-29T08:09:35.083-05:002017-04-29T08:09:35.083-05:00We do "Mission Middle School" where each...We do "Mission Middle School" where each of the 6 teachers takes on a different "subject." (Some are modeled after electives like theater, Spanish and tech apps. While some are more academic like problem solving and world cultures.) We have 48 premade schedules and each kid is assigned one. No two kids in a homeroom share a schedule, so they are responsible for getting from class to class. The kids LOVE it. We do 7 days of it. It's a great filler for those last 2-3 weeks of school when the kids think they are middle schoolers already because we already visited the middle school. For behavior issues, one teacher has an off period each session and acts as the "detention room." We rarely have anyone in there, because they are so motivated by Mission Middle School.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701946776992942254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-76991437258058228572015-05-24T12:44:44.354-05:002015-05-24T12:44:44.354-05:00It might be helpful to get a bunch of combination ...It might be helpful to get a bunch of combination locks and have the kids work with them. I also have a "flight plan" (we were the "Eagles") that I developed with my National Junior Honor Society members several years ago when I worked a private school that I can share with you that goes over lots of tips and tricks for middle school.<br /><br />-Lisa<br /><a href="http://mrsspanglerinthemiddle.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Spangler in the Middle</a>Mrs. Spangler in the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137268748395471302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-6523133939735597322015-05-23T18:00:08.970-05:002015-05-23T18:00:08.970-05:00I wish we had lockers for coats! I know the locker...I wish we had lockers for coats! I know the lockers are a big issue for those entering Middle School. It's great they have a chance to practice with them!<br /><br />Sally from <a href="http://www.elementarymatters.com" rel="nofollow">Elementary Matters</a>Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310519130514048230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-54691312023550264482015-05-23T16:41:15.788-05:002015-05-23T16:41:15.788-05:00We do the middle school visit as you do, but have ...We do the middle school visit as you do, but have no lockers to practice with. The whole locker situation seems to be the biggest thing they worry about. Wonderful post, giving us something to think about. Thank you for sharing this idea!<br />Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014106471207348655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-59682992438699714952015-05-23T13:07:20.142-05:002015-05-23T13:07:20.142-05:00Great post! I know that my students are very worri...Great post! I know that my students are very worried about the middle school transition. We don't have lockers but if we did, I would absolutely be doing this!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02598038148389797973noreply@blogger.com