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Printable worksheet for Grades 5 and 6 with reflection prompts about preparing for middle school, goals, and feelings about transition.
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Preparing for Middle School

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This printable reflection worksheet for 5th and 6th graders helps students think through their transition to middle school. Six open-response prompts ask them to identify what excites or worries them, anticipate differences from elementary school, set goals, and give themselves advice. Use it as a discussion starter, classwork during a school-transition unit, or as part of a guidance counselor lesson on preparing for change.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Understanding Feelings
Grade Level:
5th – 6th Grades
Updated May 2026

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