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<blockquote data-quote="muttmeister" data-source="post: 201115" data-attributes="member: 135"><p>I used to be a middle school art teacher. I found I could connect with the boys better than with the girls but, in any case, they take some special handling. Remember that middle school kids are like kindergarteners with PMS. They don't know why they do the things they do. </p><p>First, you have to get their attention. I like the idea of the video from Adventure in Babysitting or something like that.</p><p>Second, no matter what they do, you have to remain calm. They love it when they can set you off and when they do, you've lost the battle.</p><p>Third, they have a very low bull$#!+ factor. You have to be relevant and show them that you know what you are talking about and that you have something that will be useful to them.</p><p>Fourth, and most important to me, keep a sense of humor. I guess I related to them well because my funny side is a little juvenile but you can use that to your advantage. You have to walk a fine line and still be the adult but if you can get them to laugh, you've won part of the war.</p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="muttmeister, post: 201115, member: 135"] I used to be a middle school art teacher. I found I could connect with the boys better than with the girls but, in any case, they take some special handling. Remember that middle school kids are like kindergarteners with PMS. They don't know why they do the things they do. First, you have to get their attention. I like the idea of the video from Adventure in Babysitting or something like that. Second, no matter what they do, you have to remain calm. They love it when they can set you off and when they do, you've lost the battle. Third, they have a very low bull$#!+ factor. You have to be relevant and show them that you know what you are talking about and that you have something that will be useful to them. Fourth, and most important to me, keep a sense of humor. I guess I related to them well because my funny side is a little juvenile but you can use that to your advantage. You have to walk a fine line and still be the adult but if you can get them to laugh, you've won part of the war. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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