Non-Directive Cues Work!
Date: February 15th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Sometimes the best intervention is a non-directive cue. Don’t make the mistake of talking too much.
Ask Polly: Worsening Behaviors Despite My Efforts
Date: February 12th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “I kept a kid in for recess so we could talk about his behavior in my class. But then his behavior got even worse. I think he likes staying with me during recess! How do I undo this?”
Behaviors? Don’t Get Ruffled Up.
Date: February 8th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Ask Polly: Dress Code in High School?
Date: February 5th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “What are your thoughts about a high school dress code? For starters, the kids ignore it. And honestly, the staff has a hard time agreeing on what it should be anyway. Help!”
Are Kids Reacting Before Thinking?
Date: February 1st, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Here’s an easy way to teach SEL skills to help kids put space between their thoughts and actions.
Ask Polly: Aggressive Horseplay?
Date: January 29th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “Our middle school boys are very aggressive and ‘hands on’ with each other. I know horseplay is to be expected, but often things get out of hand at lunchtime or in the hallways. What can we do?”
Behaviors During Share Time?
Date: January 25th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Are you dealing with behaviors when kids are sharing during morning meeting? This is what I do…
Ask Polly: “Mean Girls” In Elementary School
Date: January 21st, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “I have a situation of “mean girls.” These girls are ruthless! They find joy in making someone cry. Some days, I want to cry. I know I can’t make them be nice, but what can I do for the other kids who take the brunt of their meanness?”
What Kids Need After Massive Uncertainty
Date: January 18th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Ask Polly: Problematic Dress? Behavior? Speech?
Date: January 14th, 2023
By: Polly Bath
Polly answers the question: “I work in a Vocational Technical School and the kids are very motivated to learn in their shops which is great! But our concern is that when we place them in Co-ops and internships some of them are so inappropriate in dress, behavior, and speech that we’re losing business partnerships. What can we do?”
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