{"product_id":"inner-compass-instructional-guide-middle-school","title":"The Inner Compass Instructional Guide – Middle School (Grades 6–8): Teacher \u0026 Parent Lesson Plans for Emotions, Executive Functioning \u0026 Resilience","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e338-page teacher and parent companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e Middle School Workbook\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has 17 lessons across three units (Discovering Emotions, Executive Functioning Skills and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance), and each unit has its own introduction, pre- and post-assessment, UDL guidance and resources. Unlike the high school guide, \u003cstrong\u003ethe lesson titles match the middle school workbook’s chapters exactly\u003c\/strong\u003e, so teachers can pair the two books easily. Lessons run \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour product page didn’t load\u003c\/strong\u003e (the site returned an error), so I wrote everything from the guide itself. Check that the product is published, and confirm the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame issues as the high school guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLesson numbering:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Resilience unit starts over at “Lesson 1.” It should be Lessons 13–17.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e If this guide is $79, it costs the same as the Middle School Executive Functioning Instructional Guide (161 pages). That guide’s 7 lessons are all included here, so decide on the pricing on purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished date:\u003c\/strong\u003e The copyright page says “Published 2025,” while the workbook says 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eSEO settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct name (H1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Inner Compass Instructional Guide – Middle School (Grades 6–8): Teacher \u0026amp; Parent Lesson Plans for Emotions, Executive Functioning \u0026amp; Resilience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEO page title\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 70 characters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Compass Teacher Guide Middle School | Emotions, Focus \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeta description\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 155 characters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e338-page printable middle school teacher guide: 17 lessons on emotions, organization, study skills, money basics and resilience. 30-minute lessons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eURL handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003einner-compass-instructional-guide-middle-school\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf the current handle is the SKU (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003eicmsig\u003c\/code\u003e), tick \u003cstrong\u003e“Create a URL redirect”\u003c\/strong\u003e when you change it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE INNER COMPASS INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE, MIDDLE SCHOOL: description starts below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Is The Inner Compass Instructional Guide for Middle School?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass: Discovering Emotions, Mindset, and Growth\u003c\/em\u003e Middle School Instructional Guide is a 338-page downloadable, printable teacher and parent guide from Future Ready Education. It’s the teaching companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e Middle School Workbook, covering all three of its units in 17 lessons: Discovering Emotions, Executive Functioning Skills, and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance. Designed for students in grades 6–8 (ages 11–14), each lesson begins with a short reading for an adult to guide the learning, followed by hands-on activities, discussion prompts and reflection, with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidance throughout. Each unit has its own pre-assessment and post-assessment, so you can measure growth in every skill area. The guide 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 Teachers and Parents Choose This Instructional Guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree units in one guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete lesson plans for Discovering Emotions, Executive Functioning and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338 pages and 17 ready-to-teach lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatches the student workbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e follows \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e Middle School Workbook chapter by chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits any schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e lessons run 25–30 minutes and can be extended with journaling, discussion or creative challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for every learner:\u003c\/strong\u003e UDL guidance for each unit, with activities that can be broken into 15–25 minute segments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelatable to middle schoolers:\u003c\/strong\u003e scenarios about independence, peer dynamics, homework and everyday struggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurable growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-assessment and post-assessment for each unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoney basics included:\u003c\/strong\u003e needs vs. wants, simple budgets and saving for goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant access:\u003c\/strong\u003e a downloadable, printable PDF you can reuse every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHow Does This Guide Build Portrait of a Graduate Competencies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis guide builds durable, future-ready skills, the transferable abilities students carry into every class, career and community:\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 follow-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability (ADP):\u003c\/strong\u003e managing emotions, flexible thinking and bouncing back from setbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgency (AGY):\u003c\/strong\u003e setting goals, using emotions to guide values-based choices and building independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinances (FIN):\u003c\/strong\u003e needs vs. wants, simple budgets and saving for goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy (EMP):\u003c\/strong\u003e understanding others’ feelings and perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication (COM):\u003c\/strong\u003e expressing emotions in healthy ways and asking for help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration (COL):\u003c\/strong\u003e offering and seeking support, and building connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Thinking \u0026amp; Problem Solving (CT):\u003c\/strong\u003e breaking down tasks, finding alternative solutions and rethinking challenges\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 contributing to a supportive classroom community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreativity (CRE):\u003c\/strong\u003e finding new solutions when plans change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Lessons Are Included in The Inner Compass Middle School Guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 1: Discovering Emotions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment, a post-assessment and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Complex Emotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e recognizing that emotions can be layered, mixed and sometimes conflicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Triggers and Stressors:\u003c\/strong\u003e how internal states and outside situations shape emotional responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManaging and Expressing Emotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e practicing healthy regulation and expression strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Empathy and Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e strengthening awareness of others’ feelings and perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Emotions to Guide Choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e how emotions connect to values, decision-making and identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 2: Executive Functioning Skills\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment, a post-assessment and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" start=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization \u0026amp; 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It’s designed for classrooms, advisory periods, small groups, study skills and middle school transition programs, financial literacy, and Portrait of a Graduate initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Comes in The Inner Compass Instructional Guide?\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 Digital download (printable PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e teachers and parents, with student readings and activities included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 units, 17 lessons, a pre-assessment and post-assessment for each unit, introductions for teachers and parents, UDL guidance and resources for each unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass: Discovering Emotions, Mindset, and Growth\u003c\/em\u003e Middle School Workbook\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\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICMSIG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About The Inner Compass Middle School Instructional Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat does The Inner Compass Instructional Guide cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt covers three complete units in 17 lessons: 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, mindset and managing tough moments).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow does this guide work with the student workbook?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt follows \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e Middle School Workbook chapter by chapter. Students complete activities in the workbook while you teach from the guide’s readings, discussion prompts and assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow long does each lesson take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach lesson runs 25–30 minutes, so it fits easily into advisory or homeroom. Lessons can be extended with journaling, discussion or creative challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCan I teach just one unit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Each unit has its own introduction, pre-assessment, post-assessment and resources, so you can teach the units in any order or focus on what your students need most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it include money skills?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. 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