Middle School Starter Kit (6–8)

Description

✅ Middle School Starter Kit: Black Learners Matter Too (Grades 6–8)

Empower middle school students to explore their identities, lift their voices, and help shape an inclusive classroom community. The Middle School Starter Kit is a ready-to-use resource designed specifically for grades 6–8, giving teachers simple yet powerful tools to create a classroom where every student feels valued and heard.

Perfect for busy educators, this kit requires no extra prep—just open, use, and start building an equity-centered classroom within one week.

What’s Inside the Kit

✅ Teacher Quick-Start Guide: “Launching Student Voice in 1 Week”
A step-by-step guide designed to help you establish classroom norms that prioritize student voice.

• Includes daily strategies such as inviting student input, modeling inclusive dialogue, and setting up peer feedback systems.
• Sample Teacher Script: “Your ideas matter here. This week, we’re going to build a classroom where everyone’s voice makes a difference.”

✅ Student Materials

• Quick Identity Journaling Prompts – Short, thought-provoking prompts to help students reflect on their identities, strengths, and cultural pride.
• Student Voice Suggestion Slips – Easy-to-use slips that allow students to anonymously or openly share ideas for improving the classroom community.

✅ Classroom Visuals

• 5 Culturally Responsive Posters – Bold, discussion-sparking messages such as “Honor Student Voice” and “Celebrate Your Culture” to reinforce the importance of inclusion and equity.

✅ Family Link

• Email Template or Printable Letter – A customizable message to send home to families explaining your classroom equity goals and encouraging family conversations about identity and voice.

✅ Mini Activity: “Identity & Voice” Class Discussion Starters
A set of simple yet engaging prompts to help students practice expressing themselves in a supportive setting.

• Examples:
  • “What makes you feel respected in a classroom?”
  • “What’s one thing we could change to make this class better for everyone?”

Why Teachers Love It

✔ Ready to Use – All materials are print-ready and classroom-tested.
✔ Centers Student Voice – Encourages middle school students to actively contribute to classroom culture.
✔ Family Engagement Built-In – Keeps families informed and involved in equity-centered goals.
✔ Perfect for Advisory, SEL, or Classroom Culture Building – Flexible for homerooms, subject classes, or after-school programs.

Who It’s For

Ideal for 6th–8th grade teachers, school counselors, or after-school program leaders who want to build a classroom culture where students feel seen, valued, and empowered to speak up.