What Kids Need After Massive Uncertainty
Date: January 18th, 2023
Escalating Behaviors Calls for Consistency
Date: January 11th, 2023
If we are not consistent with a child whose behavior escalates, then they will continue to push that behavior to see what happens.
Ask Polly: A Lot of Bus Behaviors?
Date: January 7th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 7th graders are getting a lot of bus ‘write ups.’ As their teacher, is there anything I can do to help with that?”
Dealing With a Chair Thrower?
Date: January 4th, 2023
Ask Polly: Cussing In Elementary School
Date: December 31st, 2022
Polly answers the question: “I have a student who cusses like you wouldn’t believe! I spend all day kicking him out and sending him down to the office only so he can return and say, “Well that was fun, the office sucks, too!” How should I respond and what’s the best consequence to stop this?”
Ask Polly: Appalling Language!
Date: December 11th, 2022
Polly answers the question: “Our middle school students are using the most appalling language in the hallways this year. What can we do to curb it?”
Ask Polly: Kids Wandering the Halls All Day
Date: November 27th, 2022
Polly answers the question: “We have high schoolers who wander the halls all day. When someone tells them to go to class they make explosive comments. How can we address this problem?”
Overcoming Inconsistency and Unpredictability
Date: May 29th, 2022
We know that consistency is so important when dealing with kids, but have you ever wondered, “Why can’t we be more consistent?”
BE PREDICTABLE in Times of Uncertainty
Date: January 9th, 2022
Behavior unravels when things are not predictable and consistent, which is exactly what’s been happening this past year and a half!
Behavior Management: Don’t Use These 3 Words
Date: December 5th, 2021
When describing behavior, do NOT use these 3 words. Because kids won’t have any idea what you’re talking about!
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