
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/ Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Ellie’s <a...