Teach kids how to pull themselves together when they’re disregulated.

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Polly answers the question: “I used to say ‘treat others the way you would like to be treated’ but considering that not all my students are treated kindly at home I realized this was not effective. But…what do I say and how do I teach this lesson about respect?”

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What is the most effective feedback for our littles when they’re learning?

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Polly answers the question: “We have been improving our strategies such as our In-School Intervention program but some staff are not sticking to the new strategies. Have you seen this in other schools? How do we address this inconsistency?”

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Many teachers tell me how frustrated, emotional, and upset they are over their jobs. Why? Because they wonder if they’re actually making a difference.

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Polly answers the question: “How do you engage a kid in social skills lessons if they don’t seem to have enough social skills to participate?”

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We tend to get so focused on a child’s behavior and how we’re going to change it. Instead, let’s shift the focus to what is driving that behavior.

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Polly answers the question: “I’m never sure what I should say to a student when they rejoin my class after having been removed for disruptive behavior. Suggestions?”

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How can you use school values to strengthen Tier 1 behaviors?

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Polly answers the question: “I like to thank kids who are following directions in order to encourage other students to get into gear. But it doesn’t have any effect!! Are these kids that unaware or do they just not care?”

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