I Did NOT Send Kids Out of My Class

Date: September 26th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

When you send a kid to the office for bad behavior, two things happen. 1) It tells the kid that you can’t handle him and 2) you turn your control over to the office.

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Consistency SOLVES Behavior Problems

Date: September 19th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

When we are NOT consistent we create behavior problems. END OF STORY!

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It’s Their Fault. NOT MINE!

Date: September 12th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

A kid’s behavior will not change if they are constantly blaming others for their actions. Until they own their behavior, you won’t see change!

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Amazing DECREASE in Behaviors, Bullying…

Date: September 5th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

When adults are visible in school hallways, two things happen: behaviors DECREASE, and kids become comfortable with you, just because they SEE you regularly!

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Do Your Behavior Rewards FAIL?

Date: August 29th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

As a behavior expert who consults all over the country, I can tell you, systems that OVER-REWARD behaviors do not get the results they hoped for! Here’s why…

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4 Reasons Kids Get Angry

Date: August 22nd, 2021
By: Polly Bath

Understanding why a kid is angry can help us manage and change related behaviors!

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School Behavior: Kids from Tough Situations

Date: August 15th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

Just because a kid has a tough life outside of school does NOT mean that they can’t behave in your classroom. Here’s why.

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2 Tips: The Student Who Argues

Date: August 8th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

Do you have a kid who argues about EVERYTHING?! Here are two simple tips I recommend when a child tries to argue with you.

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Make NO Mean NO!!!

Date: August 1st, 2021
By: Polly Bath

From the first day of school, you have to teach kids that when you say no it means NO. This will REALLY help with behaviors!

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A Different Response to RUDE %#$@!!!

Date: July 25th, 2021
By: Polly Bath

It’s very hard not to be indignant when a kid is rude to us. But is that the best response? Here’s what I do instead.

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