The Inner Compass: Discovering Emotions, Mindset, and Growth (Middle School) Workbook (NYP Due January 2026)

The Inner Compass: Discovering Emotions, Mindset & Growth (Middle School) Workbook

200-page, full-color student workbook

Building the human skills no AI can replace.

The Inner Compass: Discovering Emotions, Mindset & Growth (Middle School) is a 200-page workbook that helps students strengthen emotional intelligence, develop resilience, practice self-care, and learn time management — essential life skills that shape confident, compassionate, and motivated learners.

Designed for grades 6–8, this interactive workbook includes 20 engaging activities for each of four core themes, along with built-in assessments, reflection templates, and self-tracking tools. Every lesson is ready to use, requiring no teacher prep — making it easy to bring high-quality SEL instruction into any classroom or advisory program.

What’s Inside

• Emotional Intelligence (20 Activities) – Build self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills while learning to recognize and manage emotions in healthy, constructive ways.

• Resilience & Perseverance (20 Activities) – Strengthen grit, optimism, and problem-solving through mindset-focused challenges that encourage persistence and confidence.

• Mental Wellbeing & Self-Care (20 Activities) – Explore mindfulness, emotional balance, and healthy habits to support stress management and positive daily routines.

• Time Management & Organization (20 Activities) – Learn to prioritize tasks, set meaningful goals, and use time effectively to achieve both academic and personal growth.

Each section includes student assessments, reflection templates, and progress trackers to help learners measure their growth and celebrate their achievements.

Skill Areas Covered

• Emotional awareness and empathy

• Growth mindset and perseverance

• Mindfulness, balance, and self-regulation

• Time management, organization, and goal setting

• Reflection, accountability, and personal growth

Why Teachers Love It

• No-prep required: Ready-to-use pages with activities, reflections, and assessments.

• Flexible format: Ideal for advisory, SEL blocks, counseling, or independent learning.

• Developmentally appropriate: Written in an engaging, student-centered voice for middle school learners.

• Aligned with SEL frameworks: Supports self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and responsible decision-making.

• Focus on human development: Builds the interpersonal and emotional skills that technology and AI can never replace.

Who It’s For

Designed for grades 6–8, The Inner Compass (Middle School) helps students explore who they are and who they are becoming. Whether used as a stand-alone workbook or part of a schoolwide SEL program, it empowers students to navigate emotions, manage challenges, and take ownership of their growth.

Specifications

• 200 pages, full-color student workbook

• 4 main themes: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience & Perseverance, Mental Wellbeing & Self-Care, and Time Management

• 20 activities per theme

• Includes assessments, reflection templates, and progress tools

• No teacher prep required

• Designed for grades 6–8

• Perfect for classroom, counseling, or advisory use

Why It Matters

In an age defined by artificial intelligence, The Inner Compass (Middle School) focuses on what makes students human — empathy, perseverance, wellbeing, and purpose. These lessons help young learners not just to succeed in school, but to thrive with confidence, balance, and heart in a world that needs emotionally intelligent leaders.