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In this hilarious guide full of honest, real-life experiences, veteran teacher Luke Reynolds skillfully and humorously shows kids how to not only survive, but thrive and even enjoy the wild adventure that is middle school. Middle grade series like The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries bring an authentic voice and vision to fiction about middle schoolers. Now, for the first time a nonfiction guide to middle school offers that same funny and relatable...

"Middle school is its own important, distinct territory, and yet it's either written off as an uncomfortable rite of passage or lumped in with other developmental phases. Based on her many years working in schools, professional counselor Phyllis Fagell sees these years instead as a critical stage that parents can't afford to ignore (and though "middle school" includes different grades in various regions, Fagell maintains that the ages make more of...

"This book addresses the major concepts in the new Common Core Standards for grades 6-8, helps parents understand the new methods of teaching mathematics while reviewing middle school and high school math concepts in a clear and friendly way."--Page 4 of cover.

"Are you concerned that middle school will wreak havoc on your tween's well-being and sense of self? Wondering how you can ward off the decline in confidence research shows kids experience during these vulnerable years? Seeking strategies that will help your child emerge from middle school with even more resilience than when they started? From the author of Middle School Matters, which set up kids in grades 6 8 to thrive by developing social, emotional,...

Middle school can be tough, but it can also be incredibly rewarding to educate at home during this critical period. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to tackle middle school, from homeschool philosophies and academic subjects to organization practices and tips for giving your students the right kinds of challenges. Written for both new and longtime homeschoolers, this guide celebrates the best things about homeschooling middle schoolers...