Middle-grades students need to socialize, assert themselves, and take risks. The twenty or so minutes of advisory are a perfect time to start the day by addressing these needs as well as building and refreshing a strong, positive learning community. In the advisories outlined step by step in this book, students grow their social skills, get to know and trust each other and the teacher, and launch the academic day. Over 200 advisories are described in detail, timed, and ready to go.