Be Consistent with School Rules!
Date: August 9th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
When it comes to school rules, if you let the little things slide, they will turn into bigger issues!
Ask Polly Bath: Is Swearing the New Norm?
Date: August 5th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “This year cuss words and slurs seem normal to our students! Even my 3rd graders! I’m struggling not to let the level of disrespect hijack my feelings. How do I send the message that their language matters – to me and to each other?”
Attention Seeking Behavior?
Date: August 2nd, 2023
By: Polly Bath
When the function of a child’s behavior is to get attention, I give it to them without having to earn it.
Ask Polly Bath: Frustrated with Lunch Duty?
Date: July 29th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “I have lunch duty in our elementary school, and I’m amazed at what kids cannot do on their own. They can’t scrape and stack a tray. They can’t tell when a trash can is too full to use. And, they can’t even interact with each other! How can I get them to do better without creating a negative environment with my frustration!?”
Lunch is a Social Event!
Date: July 26th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
When you have cafeteria duty, will it be loud? Of course! Lunch is supposed to be a social time for kids.
Ask Polly Bath: Getting Kids to Do Group Activities
Date: July 22nd, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “How do I get my 6th graders to engage in group activities when they are so screen dependent?”
Behaviors and Teacher’s Emotions
Date: July 19th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
We all have an automatic thought when a kid gives us behaviors. But we have to make sure to catch the emotions that go with our automatic thought!
Ask Polly Bath: Social Media and Social Skills?
Date: July 16th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “Social media is really having a negative impact on my students’ social skills. And I wonder if the current popular social media app isn’t also reducing their attention spans? How can I help?”
Is a Kid with ADHD Failing?
Date: July 12th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Distractibility might cause a student with ADHD to fail in certain subjects. So, how do we help them?
Ask Polly Bath: Are Timers Helpful or Stressful?
Date: July 9th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “I like to use timers to get the kids to move and get things done. Do you think this is helping or is it stressful?”
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