My Detentions Change Behavior!
Date: February 28th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
Behaviors and Academic Bell-to-Bell During Covid
Date: February 21st, 2021
By: Polly Bath
There are some things we have to have time for NO MATTER WHAT! Like morning meeting, reflection circle, and recess. These are huge prerequisites to learning! But is it still possible to do them during Covid?
Behavior: How Do You Make a Decision?
Date: February 14th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
When a kid makes a poor decision, it might seem like it’s a conscious decision. But maybe they were never taught the SKILL of making a decision.
I Don’t Ignore Behavior!
Date: February 7th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
There’s a difference between waiting to acknowledge a behavior and ignoring it. I don’t ignore. I manage!
How I Enliven SEL for Olders with Little Kids’ Books
Date: January 31st, 2021
By: Polly Bath
Certain “little kid” books can be great resources for teaching SEL to middle and high schoolers! Here’s what I like to do…
Cheating and Lying?
Date: January 24th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
CHEATING and LYING? It’s tempting to go a little nuts when these behaviors happen, but this is what I do instead.
Behaviors in Art Class? Music?
Date: January 17th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
Here are some ideas about holding kids accountable for behavior in art class, music class, and all the other ‘specials.’
Mask Power Struggles!
Date: January 10th, 2021
By: Polly Bath
Right now, one of the most common questions that a client will ask me is, “How should we handle a student who REFUSES to wear a mask?” This is what I recommend.
3 Books I Love for SEL and Mindfulness
Date: January 3rd, 2021
By: Polly Bath
Sharing resources is so important! So, here are three books that I LOVE to help with SEL and mindfulness.
FUN Classroom Conversation Starters
Date: December 19th, 2020
By: Polly Bath
Here is one of my favorite ways to get conversations started in class. AND it works for remote learning, too!
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