Are You Causing a Power Struggle?
Date: June 21st, 2023
Asking questions like, “Is that the way you walk into a room?” will lead to a power struggle.
Ask Polly: Kids Not Understanding Directions?
Date: June 18th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Lately, when I give my high school students directions, even simple ones, they look at me as if they are having trouble processing what I’m saying. Is this happening to anyone else?”
Is a Kid Getting to You?
Date: June 14th, 2023
Having the power to say, “I don’t like this kid right now and I don’t know what to do about it,” to someone we trust, actually helps us grow.
Ask Polly: Encourage Kids Who Don’t Have Behaviors?
Date: June 10th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Our high school has kids who work really hard and never get into trouble but it seems like we get so bogged down dealing with the kids who are having problems that these kids feel ignored. How can we encourage them to keep up the great work?”
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?”
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