{"product_id":"inner-compass-workbook-middle-school","title":"The Inner Compass: Emotional Intelligence, Executive Functioning \u0026 Resilience Student Workbook – Middle School (Grades 6–8)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Is The Inner Compass Workbook for Middle School?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass: Discovering Emotions, Mindset, and Growth\u003c\/em\u003e is a full-color student workbook from Future Ready Education for middle school students in grades 6–8 (ages 11–14). It brings together three complete units in one book: Discovering Emotions, Executive Functioning Skills, and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance. Together they build the self-management habits students need to handle bigger workloads and new challenges. Across 17 chapters, 87 activities and 5 Activity Challenges, students identify complex emotions and triggers, practice regulation strategies, build empathy, organize their backpacks and digital folders, plan their week, beat procrastination, study with proven strategies, set and track goals, build a savings plan and budget, and turn setbacks into growth. Each unit has its own pre- and post-assessment. The workbook builds the durable skills in your district’s \u003cstrong\u003ePortrait of a Graduate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhy Do Schools and Families Choose The Inner Compass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree units in one book:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete emotions, executive functioning and resilience units in a single workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 chapters, 87 activities and 5 Activity Challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoney basics included:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 7-activity chapter on money personality, needs vs. wants, saving, budgeting and comparing cell phone plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal study skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e retrieval practice, spaced practice, chunking, mind maps and study guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical organization:\u003c\/strong\u003e backpack and binder makeovers, digital folders, weekly planners and routine builders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurable growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-assessment and post-assessment for every unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e written directly for middle schoolers, with no teacher prep required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it as a full-year course, a semester elective, or unit by unit in advisory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Will Students Be Able to Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the Discovering Emotions unit, students will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify and analyze complex emotions, recognizing that feelings are often layered or mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand internal and external triggers, including stressors, physical states and social situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop healthy strategies to manage, express and channel emotions constructively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen empathy and awareness of others, both in person and online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse emotions as signals to align choices with personal values, safety and long-term goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHow Does The Inner Compass Build Portrait of a Graduate Competencies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis workbook builds durable, future-ready skills, the transferable abilities students carry into every class, career and community. Its three units connect directly to the competencies schools use to define college, career and life readiness:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Responsibility \u0026amp; Work Ethic (PRW):\u003c\/strong\u003e organization, routines, time management and beating procrastination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgency (AGY):\u003c\/strong\u003e setting and tracking goals, understanding motivation and making values-based choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinances (FIN):\u003c\/strong\u003e money personality, needs vs. wants, saving goals, budgeting and comparing real-world costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability (ADP):\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible thinking, changing plans and resetting when things get tough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Thinking \u0026amp; Problem Solving (CT):\u003c\/strong\u003e breaking down tasks, solving obstacles and finding many solutions to one problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy (EMP):\u003c\/strong\u003e walking in others’ shoes and practicing online empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication (COM):\u003c\/strong\u003e recognizing support signals, partner interviews and debates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration (COL):\u003c\/strong\u003e building your “invisible team” of support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreativity (CRE):\u003c\/strong\u003e mind maps, visual stories and designing personal organization systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Readiness (CAR):\u003c\/strong\u003e planning, focus and study habits that prepare students for high school and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship (CIT):\u003c\/strong\u003e understanding how choices ripple out to others and the community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat’s Inside The Inner Compass Workbook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 1: Discovering Emotions (Chapters 1–5)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment and post-assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Complex Emotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emotion Equation Cards, Visual Story, Emotion Sorting Challenge, The Flip Side Discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Triggers and Stressors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigger Tracker Journal, Trigger vs. Stressor Sorting Game, Mind-Body Stress Mapping, Chain Reaction Discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManaging and Expressing Emotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emotional Regulation Lab, Strategy Showdown, Pause and Rethink, Cool Down Don’t Melt Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Empathy and Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walk in Their Shoes, Ripple Map, Online Empathy Challenge, Empathy Journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Emotions to Guide Choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decision-Making Scenarios, Gut Check Discussions, Values Compass, Emotions-to-Choices Map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 2: Executive Functioning Skills (Chapters 6–12)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment and post-assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" start=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization \u0026amp; Routines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategies \u0026amp; Tools, “Fix That System!” Challenge, Digital Folder Build-Out, Routine Builder, Organization Style Survey, Create a Personal Organization Toolkit, Backpack or Binder Makeover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time Estimation Warm-Up, Top 3 Task Sort, “Too Much, Not Enough, Just Right” Schedule Analysis, Weekly Planner Mock-Up, Procrastination Sort, How Small Can You Make It?, Time Management Myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus \u0026amp; Attention:\u003c\/strong\u003e “What’s Distracting Me?”, “What Helps Me Focus?” Partner Interview, Distraction Map, Build Your Focus Toolkit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotivation \u0026amp; Momentum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motivation Sort (Intrinsic or Extrinsic?), Real-Life Connection Match, Task Makeover Challenge, Autonomy Scenarios, Motivation Self-Rating, “Why Does This Matter?” Quick Write, Motivation Makeover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study Strategy Scenarios, Study Habits Survey, Make Your Own Quiz (Retrieval Practice), Study Week Planner (Spaced Practice), Chunk-It Challenge, Mind Map Builder, Build-a-Study-Guide, Real Task Real Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoals \u0026amp; Tracking Progress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goal Sort + Fix the Goal; Too Big? Too Small? Just Right; Step Breakdown Challenge; Obstacle Scenarios; The 4-Part Goal Builder; Steps \u0026amp; Checklist Builder; Adjustment Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Literacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e What’s Your Money Personality?, Needs\/Wants Sort, Spend or Save? Scenarios, My Savings Goal Builder, Create a Basic Budget, Cell Phone Plan Comparison, “Future Me” Money Snapshot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 3: Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance (Chapters 13–17)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment and post-assessment. Each chapter ends with an Activity Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" start=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning Setbacks into Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Behind Every Success Story, What Would You Do? Scenarios, The Learning Loop Diagram, Debate: “Failure Is a Good Thing”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Thinking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuck Thinking to Flexible Thinking, One Problem Many Solutions, Perspective Switch, The Change-the-Plan Challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Invisible Team, Self-Discovery Quiz, The Ripple Effect, Support Signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power of Mindset:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Science of Growth and Effort, Helpful and Unhelpful Self-Talk, Growth Mindset in Real Life, Power Words for Perseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManaging Emotions When Things Get Tough:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensory Reset, Emotions + Effort Reflection, Reset and Return, The Reset Routine Builder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWho Is The Inner Compass Workbook For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMiddle school students in grades 6–8, their teachers and their parents. It’s built for advisory and homeroom programs, study skills and organization support, middle school transition programs, financial literacy, counseling and academic support, intervention, homeschool and independent learning. It also supports Portrait of a Graduate initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Comes in The Inner Compass Workbook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback student workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full color, student-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 units, 17 chapters, 87 activities, 5 Activity Challenges, a pre-assessment and post-assessment for each unit, and extra resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Future Ready Education, an IB Source company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781954760882\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About The Inner Compass Middle School Workbook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat does The Inner Compass cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt covers three complete units: Discovering Emotions (complex emotions, triggers, regulation, empathy and values-based choices), Executive Functioning Skills (organization, time management, focus, motivation, study skills, goals and money basics) and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance (setbacks, flexible thinking, support systems, growth mindset and resetting when things get tough).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat grade level is this workbook for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is designed for middle school students in grades 6–8, ages 11–14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it help with organization and study skills?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Students build organization toolkits, make over their backpacks or binders, set up digital folders, plan their week and learn proven study strategies like retrieval practice, spaced practice and chunking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it teach money skills?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Financial Literacy chapter covers money personality, needs vs. wants, spending vs. saving, building a savings goal, creating a basic budget and comparing real cell phone plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow does it help with procrastination?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Time Management chapter includes a Procrastination Sort and a “How Small Can You Make It?” activity. The Motivation \u0026amp; Momentum chapter helps students understand what motivates them and how to get started on tasks they’re avoiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it include assessments?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Each of the three units has its own pre-assessment and post-assessment, so you can measure growth in each skill area, which is useful for Portrait of a Graduate reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eIs there a high school version?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Inner Compass High School Workbook covers the same three skill areas at a more advanced level, including credit scores, credit cards and loans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eAre there matching teacher resources?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. 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