Don’t Take the Bait*
Date: February 7th, 2013
By: Polly Bath
I watched a colleague make four mistakes in a row. It was a painful way to start a Monday.
What’s behind an angry student’s behavior in your classroom?
Date: January 31st, 2013
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [2:43] to learn what’s happening on the inside with an angry student. Polly’s insights and practical techniques have changed teachers’ lives.
Does teaching little kids on the carpet invite behavior problems?
Date: January 17th, 2013
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [1:51] to learn why teaching little kids on the carpet can stimulate behavior problems. Learn when to use the carpet and when to avoid it.
What does consistent behavior management look like?
Date: January 10th, 2013
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [1:59] to learn how consistent behavior management improves behavior and makes it easier for all adults and students.
A Quick Little Way to Intercept a Behavior Escalation
Date: January 3rd, 2013
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [1:12] to learn a quick, quiet little way to intercept a behavior escalation.
Teacher presence in the hallway changes behavior and school climate.
Date: December 17th, 2012
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [2:23] to learn how your presence in the hallway as a teacher can improve difficult student behavior, build trust, and affect school climate.
When It Seems Like Every Behavior is Disrespectful…
Date: December 6th, 2012
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [2:02] to learn what might be going on if you are seeing most problem behaviors in your classroom as disrespect. Behavior expert Polly Bath offers her usual useful advice.
The kid who pushes you away
Date: November 30th, 2012
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [1:39] for a tip from Polly on showing up for highly emotional, abused, or neglected students who push you away, day after day, no matter what you do.
Want to change difficult behavior? Be consistent and predictable.
Date: October 10th, 2012
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [1:30] to learn why behavior management has to be consistent in the entire school if we want to change the toughest behaviors.
How to stay in control with a young defiant student
Date: October 10th, 2012
By: Polly Bath
Watch this video [1:46] for a tip on how to keep yourself under control, as well as the situation, when a young defiant student says “NO!”
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