I Beg You. Teach Transition Skills.
Date: April 23rd, 2022
By: Polly Bath
There will be behaviors if we expect kids to transition without teaching them those skills!
Sending Kids to the Office is a Bad Idea
Date: April 17th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
When I was a classroom teacher, I did not send kids to the office unless they were shutting down my instruction. And here’s why you shouldn’t either.
Change Behaviors with Your Detentions
Date: April 10th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
Disrespect is a Behavior to Manage
Date: April 3rd, 2022
By: Polly Bath
Before we can hold kids responsible for DISRESPECT we really have to define RESPECT. Then we have to teach it.
Being a Good Listener is Hard
Date: March 27th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
How I Change Behavior
Date: March 20th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
Intervention is the purposeful teaching of skills, and it is a powerful way to change a student’s behaviors.
My Advice on Cafeteria Duty
Date: March 13th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
Any Behavior is a Skill Deficit
Date: March 6th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
When we see or hear a behavior, we really need to stop and think about what skill is lacking. If we don’t do this, how can we teach that missing skill?
Behavior 101: Don’t Take the Bait!
Date: February 27th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
Don’t Ask an Angry Kid to “Use Your Words”
Date: February 20th, 2022
By: Polly Bath
We’re always coaching kids to “Use your words,” but is that a good idea when they’re angry and upset? I’d rather validate the feeling and get them to take a minute.
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