Are Little Kids Being Disrespectful?
Date: December 28th, 2022
When little kids misbehave, we automatically think they are being disrespectful. But are they?
Ask Polly: Shocking Speech
Date: October 23rd, 2022
Polly answers the question: “OMG! I have a 1st grade student who says things that are so not OK! Things I’m sure he’s seen on TV or in video games, fly out of his mouth, and it’s shocking! How do I deal with him?”
Ask Polly: Attention Seeking!
Date: September 11th, 2022
Polly answers the question: “I have a little kiddo in my class that loves attention from anyone, anytime! I turn my back and hear the shenanigans and I know…it’s him. On days that he is absent, we get so much more done. What can I do to get him to stop?”
They Did That ON PURPOSE!
Date: October 17th, 2021
When we think a kid has misbehaved ON PURPOSE, I promise you we’ve missed the point.
Bad Advice on How to Treat People
Date: October 10th, 2021
In this video I share why I DISLIKE the popular classroom poster that says: “Treat People the Way You Want to be Treated.”
I Did a Stupid Thing as a Kid! Why?
Date: April 18th, 2021
I did something really stupid when I was a kid! There are 3 reasons WHY kids do stupid things.
Every Behavior Meets a Need!
Date: July 25th, 2020
Say It and Keep Moving!
Date: June 24th, 2020
Don’t Reward Attention-Seeking Room Trashing
Date: December 25th, 2019
I’ve seen kids trash a classroom because they know they’ll be able to go talk to the counselor.
Behavior: Tattling on the Playground?
Date: December 18th, 2019
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