Middle+School

=__Middle School__=

__[|EAG Standards.docx]__

__[|Can't Stop Talking.docx]__

__[|EAG Standards.docx]__

__[|early adolescent development.pdf]__

__[|INTASC Standards.docx]__

__[|Maintaining a Safe Environment in Middle School.docx]__

__[|mid level letters.pdf]__

__[|seven developmental needs.pdf]__

__[|Squirming Comes Naturally to Middle School Students.docx]__

__[|Helpful Handout to Understanding Middle School Development.docx]__

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[|Transition to Middle School] The article analyzes a child's fear of the transition into middle school and what we can do to help ease their nerves. It describes the idea of a transition program for the children and what types of concepts should be included in this transitional period; it is a time to prepare children and parents for the transition.

[|School Buildings for Middle Grades] This article describes the changes that have been made physically in the schools and classrooms' since about the 1940's. It describes the transitions that have been made through the decades. It describes why things were changed and how things were made more beneficial for children. It also gives 3 design elements that will improve any school; this includes high ceilings, wide halls and durable carpeting, and lots of natural light.