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!
Don’t BLURT and Regret: Teach Kids How
Date: December 13th, 2020
By: Polly Bath
I like to use visual aids when teaching kids how to think BEFORE they speak, or type, something.
Covid-19 & Behavior: Using Common Language
Date: December 6th, 2020
By: Polly Bath
Let’s use common language when it comes to making sure kids are social distancing and washing hands, that way we don’t scare them more and cause behaviors!
“Talk Time” in the remote classroom?
Date: November 29th, 2020
By: Polly Bath
Y’all know I love Talk Time in the classroom. BUT… Can we still do that with our VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS?
Parent Connections Improving with Virtual Learning?
Date: November 22nd, 2020
By: Polly Bath
Virtual learning may have helped us to create connections with PARENTS! Here are some of the things I thought of to make sure we don’t lose those connections.
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