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…
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Build Kids’ Confidence When You Take Attendance
Date: July 18th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
Let’s build confidence when we do the daily task of taking attendance! This is a strategy a colleague shared with me.
Paras & Aides: What Your Job Is and Isn’t (imho)!
Date: July 11th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
I’ve blown some paras’ minds when I’ve told them that their job is not making sure a kid’s paper gets done. If that’s not their job, what is?
Teach Self-Regulation in 3 Steps
Date: July 4th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
Here are 3 easy steps to teach self-regulation. And remember, self-regulation is a big part of intervention.
What SEL Skills Are Needed to Access That Lesson?
Date: June 27th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
If you know kids don’t have the SEL skills to access a lesson you’re planning, then it’s time for an intervention! And what an excellent way to prevent behaviors!
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