I've often used the "Kids Do Well if They Can" Philosophy. Occasionally I've used the " They don't Want to" Philosophy but its often turns into then not really being able to do the task. Sometimes kids don't know have to express themselves or ask for help .Good to evaluate their strengths and then figure out the underlying reason they may not be able to do a certain task. What is getting in the way or holding them back from learning? Could be something like no encouragement from home or feelings in inadequacy. Sometimes emotions tend to get in the way of learning or they need to be shown different tools like pictures for examples rather than words.
