Screen Time as a Behavior Reward?
Date: July 3rd, 2022
By: Polly Bath
‘Screen time’ as a reward does not teach social skills. Which means you could be making social skills worse by using screen time as a reward.
Keep a “Neutral” Face
Date: June 26th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
When a kid says or does something that gets under our skin, the worst thing we can do is show that it annoyed us. Instead, we want to keep those emotions inside and a neutral face on the outside.
Assume Kids DO NOT Have Skills
Date: June 19th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
We make things easier for ourselves when we stop assuming kids have certain skills already. Instead, assume they DON’T have those skills and go ahead and teach them!
General George Patton or Mr. Rogers
Date: June 12th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
We need to find the balance in our schools between General George Patton and Mr. Rogers.
When a Kid Swears and Slams the Door…
Date: June 5th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
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.
Overcoming Inconsistency and Unpredictability
Date: May 29th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
We know that consistency is so important when dealing with kids, but have you ever wondered, “Why can’t we be more consistent?”
Create a “Culture Calendar”
Date: May 22nd, 2022
By: Polly Bath
SEL and Standing in Line
Date: May 15th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
When you teach kids how to stand in line, teach them the SOCIAL SKILLS involved – they can use these the rest of their life.
Teach the Do’s and Don’ts of Apologies
Date: May 8th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
Making a kid give an apology doesn’t actually mean they feel sorry. Here’s how to teach meaningful apologies!
Trauma in Kids Shuts Down Imagination
Date: May 1st, 2022
By: Polly Bath
If you’ve got kids with trauma in your class and you give an assignment that requires creative thinking, you need to know they may not have access to their imagination.
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