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: How Do I Handle Tantrums?
Date: August 14th, 2022
Polly answers the question: “I have a little one who tantrums immediately if I redirect her or if another kid has something she wants… What can I do?”
When a Kid Swears and Slams the Door…
Date: June 5th, 2022
When you ask a kid to leave the classroom, and they swear at you and slam the door, the best thing you can do is KEEP TEACHING the other kids. Because they’re all watching to see how you respond.
A Different Response to RUDE %#$@!!!
Date: July 25th, 2021
It’s very hard not to be indignant when a kid is rude to us. But is that the best response? Here’s what I do instead.
Your Response to A Behavior Can Make It Better or Worse
Date: May 9th, 2021
If we say the first thing that comes into our head when a kid gives us a behavior, we can make it worse! So what can you do instead?
Teaching the Harder Emotions
Date: September 26th, 2020
Consistent Learning Shutdown?
Date: August 1st, 2020
I train teachers to do this process when dealing with kids who consistently shut down and refuse to do certain tasks. Trust me, it WORKS!
The Best Way to Redirect Behavior!
Date: July 22nd, 2020
Here is a BIG tip in redirecting a child’s behavior so as to help prevent it from turning into a power struggle.
In Control or Outta Control?
Date: April 29th, 2020
There is a DIFFERENCE between difficult IN-CONTROL behavior and difficult OUT-OF-CONTROL behavior. I respond differently to each one!
Just Stop for a Moment
Date: April 22nd, 2020
Here’s ONE way we can help our students handle the STRESS of our New Normal!!! Now and when we get back in our classrooms.
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