Loss of Community in Schools?
Date: June 7th, 2023
We’ve lost the sense of community in our schools due to the difficulty of the past few years. Which has caused kids to become more internal, not recognizing how their actions impact others.
Ask Polly: Standing In Line Quietly
Date: June 4th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 3rd grade class still can’t line up quietly and get from one place to another on time without problems. How do I teach them this? Is it even reasonable to expect my class to do this?”
Annoying Behaviors and Power Struggles
Date: May 31st, 2023
Annoying behaviors are just that, ANNOYING! But if those behaviors aren’t actually creating a problem, don’t make them a problem and get into a power struggle.
Ask Polly: Kids Aren’t Ready for High School!
Date: May 28th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I have high school students who are not ready for high school! They can’t organize themselves, budget time, meet deadlines, or solve problems. I thought it would help if I extended some due dates, but now they expect extensions all the time. They act like they are entitled to good grades and if they don’t get them it’s my fault. What should I do?”
Don’t Get Derailed by Swearing!
Date: May 24th, 2023
When a kid swears at you, don’t let it derail your whole class. Is that hard? Absolutely!
Ask Polly: No Problem-Solving Skills?
Date: May 21st, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 6th graders are constantly coming to me with every little problem. Why can’t middle school students ever solve their own problems anymore?”
How We Respond Matters!
Date: May 17th, 2023
When kids are unraveling from an emotional standpoint, the best thing we can do is demonstrate by our response how we want them to respond in the future.
Ask Polly: Can Kids Learn From Other’s Mistakes?
Date: May 13th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Why is it that my high school students don’t learn from things that happen to their peers? A senior crashed his car texting while driving but everyone still does it! It seems like they think ‘it won’t happen to me.’ How can I help them learn life lessons without making every mistake for themselves?”
Causal Factor of a Behavior?
Date: May 10th, 2023
Ask Polly: Blaming and Excusing?
Date: May 6th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 8th graders do not take responsibility for anything, whether it’s homework, fighting, or running in the halls. Instead, they blame, make excuses, and complain. What can I do?”
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