How Do You Make Friends In Middle School?
Leaving your comfort zone and peer groups in elementary school to move on to the more intimidating middle school is both frightening and exciting. While it’s hard to part from your routine with your old friends, your new school offers new opportunities and new people to meet. Step 1 Show someone else a bit of kindness. The first step to making new friends in middle school is to get out and be the kind of friend you’d like to meet. When you see another new student struggling in some way, break the ice by offering a smile and some encouragement. Step 2 Keep a positive attitude. When your day isn’t going your way, don’t let it affect your whole outlook or take it too seriously. Other people will be drawn to your ability to laugh off little setbacks. Step 3 Nurture your talents and interests. Make friends with people you have something in common with. Sign up for extracurricular activities and you’ll find kids who like what you like. Step 4 Introduce yourself. It’s probably the hardest thi
