Ease your students' transition to middle school with this engaging lesson! Students explore their feelings and worries about starting middle school, learn helpful tips for success, and set S.M.A.R.T Goals to build their confidence and start this journey off strong! ✅ A digital for Google Slides™ presentation, a PowerPoint presentation, a printable workbook, and other printable materials are all included! ⭐ The Digital for Google Slides™ Resource: ✅ Was designed for distance learning or in-person learning on a device or smart board! ✅ Offers easy-to-use interactive drag-and-drop and text box activities to help students identify their feelings, worries, and excitement about middle school ✅ Teaches about the differences between elementary and middle school ✅ Explains how locker combination locks work ✅ Offers tips for success in middle school ✅ Includes a video with interviews from current middle schoolers ✅ Explains how to set goals to start the year off right ✅ Are aligned to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors ⭐ The PowerPoint Presentation & Printable Workbook: ✅ Teach the same material as the Google Slides™ presentation ✅ Include a printable pretest/posttest survey to measure students' feelings and thoughts about starting middle school as well as scoring instructions ✅ Include 16 discussion cards in full color and black/white ✅ Offer a printable goal-setting sheet for students to write their goals ✅ Are aligned to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors [The video link was posted with permission from Spokane Public Schools]. ⭐ Like what you see? Check out my website and follow me on social media! ★ Follow Music City Counselor on Instagram! Follow Music City Counselor on Facebook!