Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook
#4 of 28 in Amelia's Notebooks Series
What’s inside...
Amelia is excited to graduate from middle school, but she's nervous about starting high school, especially when she finds out she won't have her best friend, Carly, with her. In her graduation yearbook, drawings and "photos" nostalgically recap her earlier years and notebooks as Amelia figures out how to face the changes ahead.
Discussion points
How did Amelia's experiences in middle school shape her views on friendship and teamwork?
What challenges did Amelia face and how do you think she handled them?
Which character in the book do you relate to the most and why?
How do you think preparing a yearbook changed Amelia’s perspective on her middle school years?
What lessons can we learn from Amelia’s journey through middle school?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on their own middle school experiences and relate them to Amelia’s story.
Discuss the importance of friendships and how they can evolve over time, as seen in the book.
Highlight Amelia’s problem-solving skills and ask your child how they would handle similar situations.
Use the book’s themes to talk about planning for the future and setting personal goals.
Create a mini-yearbook with your child, reflecting on their past school year to deepen their connection with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Amelia navigates the challenges and joys of middle school with the support of her friends, demonstrating the importance of friendship.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate their friends and understand the role of supportive relationships in overcoming personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Personal growth through reflection
Explanation: As Amelia compiles her yearbook, she reflects on her middle school years, highlighting her personal growth and the lessons learned along the way.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to reflect on their own experiences and growth, helping them recognize their achievements and learn from their mistakes.
Example Lesson: The importance of resilience
Explanation: Throughout the school year, Amelia faces various obstacles but learns to persevere and adapt, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding that challenges are part of life and that resilience can help them navigate these challenges successfully.
Example Lesson: Embracing change
Explanation: The transition from middle school to high school is a significant theme in the book, and Amelia learns to embrace this change with optimism.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of embracing new phases in life positively, reducing anxiety about future transitions.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Amelia learns to see things from other people’s perspectives, fostering empathy and deeper understanding.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to consider other people's feelings and viewpoints, which can improve their social interactions and conflict resolution skills.