Belonging Resources for Middle School Students | Wayfinder

Starting middle school is one of the most stressful events K–12 students go through together. When that transition goes poorly, it can take a heavy toll on academics, motivation, and feelings of connection.

Wayfinder supports educators in cultivating belonging PreK–12, including during the middle school years, when the big physical and emotional changes of early adolescence make it harder to build authentically.

Our Middle School Belonging Resource Pack offers research-backed teaching and learning strategies for leaders and educators supporting students in grades 6–8.

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The need for belonging isn't unique to middle schoolers, but the big physical and emotional changes of early adolescence make it harder to build authentically.

At Wayfinder, we know this stage isn't easy—for students or the adults supporting them. Our Middle School Belonging Resource Pack offers research-backed teaching + learning strategies for leaders and educators supporting students in grades 6–8, plus some of our most-loved activities and lessons for each grade.

Fill out the form to get the Middle School Belonging Resource Pack.

Does Student Belonging Impact Achievement? According to researchers and Wayfinder partners alike, the answer is a resounding yes.

When Assistant Principal Alicia Johal joined Wayfinder for a discussion of her school’s implementation process, she immediately made it clear that Lincoln Middle School prioritizes whole-student education. “Belonging is an academic strategy” isn’t just a catchy phrase, it’s the foundation of the school’s approach to teaching and learning.

Learn how belonging impacts student achievement below.

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