The 6th Grade Struggle is Real. You know the feeling: the elusive 11-year-old energy. The missing pencils, the "I forgot my notebook" excuses, and the mountain of late work that follows you home every weekend.

You’ve tried the cutesy planners and the complicated reward systems, but they don't stick. Why? Because 6th graders don’t need more fluff - they need infrastructure.

Meet the No-Frills 6th Grade Playbook (V2). This isn’t just a book of ideas. It’s a professional blueprint built on 15+ years of classroom experience. It’s designed to transition students from teacher-dependent kids to independent Scholars.
Check Out What's Inside the Playbook:
The No-Frills Benefits
Stop the Paper Trail: Move the burden of accountability from your desk to theirs.

Reclaim Your Sundays: Use my modular planning grids to get ahead (and stay ahead).

Editable & Actionable: Every syllabus, rubric, and slide is fully editable to fit your specific classroom needs.

Stop managing the chaos. Start mentoring the Scholar.

What are teachers saying about Midgley and her products?

"I love this because it keeps students accountable and responsible, but it also provides documentation for those students who just aren't motivated to do anything. Great to have for conferences."
​~ Christina C. 
"This is just what I was looking for! Thank you!"
​~ Elyse C.
"This has increased my students grades and there is less late work! Love this."     ~ Stephanie J.
"In addition to offering curriculum materials, she [Hillary] helped me organize my classroom, align my teaching practices to my philosophy, supported innovation, and provided honest, constructive feedback."     ~Patrick F.
"Because her students thrive in her classroom, Hillary stands out as an exemplary example of how to teach and develop classroom materials that facilitate student success while also covering the curriculum."     ~ Michelle H. 
6th Grade Teacher Playbook:
​Systems for Scholar Independence & Workflow (V2)
$39.00
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Updated 2026
for the
Modern Classroom