Grades 6-8 · Starting with Grade 6

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Health classes for both middle school boys and girls!

A middle school curriculum for pre-teens and young teens in Grades 6, 7, and 8 that teaches students about their changing bodies as they transition into young adults. Boys and girls are taught separately, and each class also learns about the other. More than just a puberty or sex talk!

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Middle school curriculum Grades 6-8 Boys and girls classes Parent review available

We are starting with Grade 6 presentations right now, with the other grade levels to come. The preferred teaching format includes a male-and-female teacher pair in each class. Parents, teachers, church leaders, and homeschool organizers can join the list below for updates.

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Middle school curriculum

Planned for Grades 6, 7, and 8, starting with Grade 6 presentations right now and the other grade levels to come.

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Separate classes, shared context

The girls' curriculum also teaches about boys, and the boys' curriculum also teaches about girls.

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Male and female teachers

The preferred teaching format includes a male-and-female teacher pair in each class.

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Parent review before classes

Families can review the tone, topics, and class structure before classes begin.

What the curriculum covers

A middle school health curriculum for pre-teens and young teens.

Systems of the body

Students learn how the body works as a whole and how growth during puberty fits into that bigger picture.

Reproductive systems & hormones

Boys and girls learn age-appropriate material about the female and male reproductive systems and how the brain and hormones work together.

Healthy habits in daily life

Lessons connect sleep, food, movement, technology use, and other habits to physical and emotional health.

Emotional changes, media, and stress

Students talk about emotions, body image, stress, conflict, and the pressures they meet in everyday life.

Where it can be used

A good fit for schools, churches, homeschool groups, and parent communities.

This curriculum is meant for organized middle school classes, not just a one-time presentation.

Christian schools Churches Homeschool families Parent groups Youth ministry Co-ops & community groups

Planning assumptions

The program is being organized in a simple, parent-clear format.

Final details depend on the group, but this is the format we are working from right now.

Grades 6, 7, and 8

This is the middle school curriculum for pre-teens and young teens across three grade levels.

Starting with Grade 6

We are starting with Grade 6 presentations right now, with the other grade levels to come.

Separate boys and girls classes

Boys and girls are taught separately, while each class also learns about the other.

Male and female teachers

The preferred teaching format includes a male-and-female teacher pair in each class.

Parent review available

Families can review the tone, topics, and class structure before classes begin.

Group settings

Classes can be organized in church, school, homeschool, and parent-community settings.

Meet your leaders

People families already know and trust.

Patricia and Todd are shaping the format together, with a male-and-female teacher pair built into the preferred class structure.

Co-teacher

Patricia Deshane, CFCP

TeenFEMM/TeenMEN instructor and health education lead

Patricia owns Natural Fruit FertilityCare Services and brings the women's and girls' health expertise that anchors the curriculum.

  • FertilityCare Practitioner since 2016
  • AAFCP certified since 2020
  • AAFCP certification application reviewer
  • Teaches women, couples, teens, and singles
Learn more about Patricia →
Co-teacher

Todd Deshane

TeenFEMM/TeenMEN instructor and classroom lead

Todd brings years of teen teaching and mentorship, helping students and parents engage this material with trust, clarity, and honest conversation.

  • Teaches the Fulmont Community Church Teens class
  • Member of the church leadership team
  • Serves on the church IT team
  • Teacher and peer mentor in AI Makerspace environments
Learn more about Todd →

How updates work

Families and organizers can follow along as classes take shape.

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Join the update list

Tell us a little about your family, school, church, or group so we know who wants updates.

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We share class updates

As details come together, we send updates about grade focus, timing, format, and next steps.

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Parents can review first

Before classes begin, families can see the tone, structure, and what the curriculum covers.

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Class openings start with the list

When class opportunities open, the list is the first place families and organizers hear about them.

Common questions

Questions parents usually ask.

Is this just a one-time puberty talk?

No. This is a structured middle school curriculum covering puberty, hormones, healthy habits, body literacy, and the connection between physical, emotional, and social growth.

How are boys and girls taught?

Boys and girls meet separately, but the two curricula are designed to coordinate. Each class also learns about the other, and the preferred teaching format includes a male-and-female teacher pair.

What age group is this for?

This is the middle school curriculum for pre-teens and young teens in Grades 6, 7, and 8. We are starting with Grade 6 presentations right now, with the other grade levels to come.

Do I need to be ready to enroll right now?

No. Joining the list simply means you want updates. We use it to share class timing, parent review details, and future openings as the program takes shape.

How do we get started?

Start by joining the update list below. We will use that list to share class updates, next steps, and future openings.

Join the Update List

Join the list for class and parent-review updates.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, church leader, or group organizer, this is the main place to hear about grade-level timing, parent review details, and future openings.

We will only send TeenFEMM and TeenMEN updates and related parent resources you asked to receive, and every email will include an unsubscribe link.

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You receive a short confirmation email so you know your signup worked.

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We share class timing, grade focus, and parent-review details as they become clear.

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No payment or commitment is required just to join the interest list.