We have spoken to several students who have been the big kids on campus, but what happens when the transition is being the little fish in a big pond? We speak to children on how they can deescalate scenarios they may face when making that jump to middle school. It can be very difficult to transition. The class clown that was known in 5th grade, can easily translate into the wrong attention from 7th and 8th graders(in a typical middle school). What we have found works for children is to focus on yourself, and to not bring unnecessary attention. However, this...
The Middle School Jump
