Help Students Discover Who They Are (and Why It Matters)

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Middle school is the perfect time to help students start thinking about who they are, what they’re good at, and where they might want to go.

And no, they don’t need to choose a career right now—but they do benefit from time to reflect on their interests, values, and strengths. That’s where Career Education really shines.

Tip of the Week: Start Career Ed with Self-Discovery

Before diving into jobs or post-secondary paths, take time to build a foundation:

Use self-assessments to explore personality and learning styles
Reflect on personal interests, goals, and challenges
Normalize not knowing yet—Career Ed is about possibilities, not pressure

Featured Resource:

BC Career Ed 8/9 Unit 1: Self-Assessment, Personal Development, and Goal Setting
✅ Includes multiple inventories (personality, learning style, skills)
✅ Activities for goal setting, reflection, and discussion
✅ Aligned with BC Curriculum and Proficiency Scale
➡️ Check out Unit 1

"This is such a helpful resource for self-assessment. My students really enjoyed the quizzes and I like how easy it is to use this package. Thank you." -Daphne W.

Want it all in one place?
BC Career Ed 8/9 – Full Year Bundle
✅ 4 complete units: Self, Career Exploration, Workplace Skills, Study Strategies
✅ Ready to use with almost no prep!
➡️ Browse the Full-Year Bundle

Let me know if you'd like a custom bundle or pacing ideas—I’m happy to help you make Career Ed meaningful and manageable.

Take care,
Diane

P.S. If you have any suggestions for resources, please feel free to send me an email to let me know what you'd love to see in my store.

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