The first few weeks of middle school bring excitement and anxiety for kids and parents. Skip the anxiety and focus on pure excitement this year with one of our Back to School Starter Kits. Equipped with the right supplies and more importantly, the expertise to use them, your child will hit the ground running on day one.
Each of the three editions below offers a different set of options. Choose the edition that best suits your child's needs for the coming year.
The video provides an overview of each edition and the supplies that are included in the Back to School Starter Kit.
Back to School Starter Kit – Basic Edition
The basic starter kit comes complete with all of the supplies your middle schooler needs during the first weeks of school. The complete list of supplies appears below. The kit also includes Joe’s book, A Parents’ Guide to the Middle School Years, and a CD featuring a series of
Instructional videos and printable activities that show you how to:
- Create an organized binder and filing system
- Use a desktop calendar as a long-term planning tool
- Create a mind map, outlining goals for the coming year
- Set up a mobile desktop for efficient homework and study sessions
- Plan an engaging (but not overwhelming) afterschool schedule
- Study for middle school tests more effectively
- Build a supportive team of teachers, coaches and mentors for the years ahead
- Create an acceptable use plan for safe internet use in your home
School supplies included in the Back to School Starter Kit:
- 12 pencils
- 12 pens (either blue or black)
- 1 ½” heavy duty binder (white)
- 8, 2-pocket binder dividers
- 21 ¾” x 17 1/8” Desktop academic calendar (August – July)
- File crate
- Box of 25 hanging files
- 5 highlighters in assorted colors
- 150 sheets of college ruled filler paper
- 300 index cards
- 16 quart plastic container
- Heavy duty 3-hole punch
Back to School Starter Kit – Basic Edition: $99.95 (Early bird price through August 12th)
$124.95 (price after August 12th)
Back to School Starter Kit – Deluxe Edition
The deluxe edition of the kit includes everything from the basic edition and three hours of phone coaching and unlimited email support during the first six weeks of school. In addition to coaching you through the set up of your materials the coaching hours can be used to answer
Commonly asked questions that often accompany the middle school years:
- How can I build a positive relationship with my child’s teachers?
- How can I help my child become more responsible in school and at home?
- Where is the best place for my child to study?
- How much responsibility should I take for my child’s academic progress?
- How will I stay connected with my child this year?
- How does the parent/child relationship change in middle school?
- When do progress reports arrive?
- Will the principal talk with me if I have a question?
- Can I make changes to my child’s class schedule?
- What can my child do to make a positive first impression in class?
Testimonials:
“The strategies you showed our daughter, regarding how to fill in her Agenda and set up her binder, were key techniques in keeping her organized and turning in homework and projects on time." ~ Julie, middle school parent, New York, NY
“We had our first check in meeting last Sunday with my daughter and wife. Frankly, I wasn't looking forward to it. It seemed a bit artificial, contrived. It turns out that it was an overwhelming success. In fact, my daughter wants to do more than one a week.” ~ Jeff, middle school parent, Chicago, IL
“Thank you so much for being my coach. It has been invaluable and I am so grateful.” ~ Marianne, middle school parent, San Diego, CA
Back to School Starter Kit – Deluxe Edition: $249.95 (Early bird price through August 12th)
$299.95 (price after August 12th)
Back to School Starter Kit – Premier Edition
The premier edition is the complete solution for the middle schooler or a small group of friends (up to 6) who want to hit the ground running on day one filled with confidence.
In addition to a full set of back to school supplies for each participant Joe will travel to you as part of a four day onsite coaching experience.
Middle schoolers will participate in four days of hands-on, small group coaching in organization, time management and study skills geared specifically toward middle school curriculum. Joe will also share specific ideas for building new relationships with teachers and classmates, overcoming common challenges and strategies for building confidence in the year ahead.
In addition, the four day experience includes a one-hour meeting with each participating family where parents and kids work together with Joe to create a shared vision, mind map and a motivating set of goals and objectives for the coming year.
Back to School Starter Kit – Premier Edition: $4950 (Early bird price through August 12th)
$5950 (price after August 12th)
Total cost for the Premier Edition includes travel expenses. Groups may elect to split the total cost among the participants.
Contact Joe directly to purchase the Back to School Starter Kit – Premier Edition
Joe@ThinkingForwardTV.com or 805-889-2142
