08/12/2026
๐๐Happy Back to School!๐๐
Wishing all students a wonderful start to the school year. And this wish is for ALL students, but especially 6th graders! I have taught all grade levels and grades 6-12 in public schools. SIXTH GRADERS are SUPER STARS!! โจ๐
โฐ They have to wake an hour earlier (especially at a time their bodies are needing more rest)
๐ Bus riders now ride with high schoolers
๐ซ 6th graders go from being the oldest to the youngest and in a building new to them
๐ They no longer get daily recess
๐ They no longer have class
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๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ซ They go from one class and special areas to 7 different classes and teachers with all different routines and procedures
๐ For car riders, those first few days without a car rider number is โฆ different and to some, even scary.
๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ They experience all new admin and adults in their new school
๐ง๐ผ๐ฆ๐ฝThey also have new classmates as elementary schools merge to middle
๐ They switch classes and are nervous about their schedules โฆ. Just for a few days ๐
๐ I could go on and onโฆ friendships, adolescence, changes their bodies go through, belonging, identity, etc.
6th graders and all students, do a lot of GROWING! ๐ฑ So 6th graders and students, be patient with yourself. Itโs a lot to process. It can feel very overwhelming but it gets easier! And the challenge and struggle is fun on the other side! The independence you achieve and earn and responsibility you can feel great about!
Students, you donโt have to achieve it all on day one or even week 1. ๐ Very rarely, if ever, have I had all my laundry caught up, house clean, dishes washed, car clean, errands ran. Life is a balance. So pick one thing to focus on for the school year and start there! Focus, organization, academic growth, learning something everyday, being kind, honestโฆ you pick your goal! How are you showing up this year?!
If you have or know a 6th grader, please share. โบ๏ธ
Have a fantastic year everybody!! ๐
Happy Learning! ๐๐ค