A comprehensive guide for parents sending their students to 7th grade for the first time.
Written by experts, 7th Grade Ready prepares parents for the unique year ahead.
Praise for 7th Grade Ready
“In their hearts, every 7th grader wants to be known, respected, and loved. For too many of us, navigating this pivotal time in our children’s lives can be frustrating and complex. 7th Grade Ready offers sage advice from seasoned educators who have spent their careers understanding and knowing this group of kids. Read and re-read this book.”
DEB DELISLE
Former Asst. Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Dept. of Education
“This is the cliff notes for every parent with a child going into the 7th grade! It is a much-needed resource in a time of growth not only for your child, but for you as a parent. I laughed, I cried, I grew as a parent. What an amazing resource to have at our fingertips!”
KATE ADAMS
Parent of 6th grader and Technical Assistant Support Specialist, The CEEDAR Center, University of Florida, College of Education
“For most of us, 7th grade is seared into the mind as a very tumultuous time in our lives that we’d rather leave in the past. If you’re a parent of a middle schooler, it’s even more challenging to navigate and still keep your wits about you. 7th Grade Ready: Expert Advice for Parents to Navigate the Year Ahead is a fantastic compilation of advice, strategies, and guidance for how to make it through the year. With special sections on friend groups, executive functioning skills, social and emotional wellness, and how to work with teachers, this handbook is essential for anyone helping a 7th grader.”
REBECCA MIELIWOCKI
2012 National Teacher of the Year
Get prepared for a special year.
Whether your child is entering middle school for the first time in 7th grade or has already spent a year there as a 6th grader, you’ll find loads of information in 7th Grade Ready useful to you and your student. Each contributor to 7th Grade Ready is a current or former 7th grade teacher who has worked extensively with parents and families of students and are Teachers of the Year or finalists in their state.
Beginning with how 7th grade differs from 6th and moving through preparing them for 8th grade, this book will serve as your guide. It describes what to expect in a variety of areas and what to look for as you navigate your child’s physical, emotional, and academic growth.
Chapters conclude with a list of conversation starters, as using open-ended questions is the best way to get information from your student. These conversations will assist you in supporting your child, but they will also open new lines of communication that can continue throughout the school year. Seventh grade can be a major year of change for your child. This book helps you as you support your student to be the best they can be.
