Polly answers the question: “I am very concerned about one of my students. It seems like there is nothing anyone can say to this child. They cause trouble in class which lands them in ISS where they cause trouble again. Recently their behavior escalated to the point that they landed in juvenile court where they talked back to the judge! What can be done?”

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We need to do more than just teach our kids about community. We need to help them EXPERIENCE it!

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Polly answers the question: “I keep hearing that building relationships with students is crucial for improving classroom behaviors, but I have SO many students! What can I do? How can I relate to them all?”

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Consistency is key but too many choices can break down our consistency with kids.

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Polly answers the question: “How do you respond to a younger kid swearing versus an older kid swearing?”

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Be careful not to get caught up in a power struggle when a student tries to keep a little piece of the control.

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Polly answers the question: “What resources do you like for teaching social skills to middle and high school kids? We really need help with this!”

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To have a healthy brain, you need to slow down and clear your thought process. Are you teaching kids how to do this?

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Polly answers the question: “I am a paraprofessional dealing with a fifth-grade boy who curses me out, hits me, throws things at me, and generally terrorizes me. He says he hates me and wants to force me to quit my job. I do not have support from the teacher. What can I do?”

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When I observe a student, I make sure to see the kid in different environments throughout the school day.

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