Teach REAL Apologizing, Not FAKE Apologizing

Date: February 20th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

We need to teach kids that an apology is supposed to have MEANING behind it! It’s not just saying “I’m sorry.”

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Getting a Distracted Class Back on Track

Date: February 17th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

Distracted class? Here’s a way I use to get them back on track and mix in a little intervention at the same time!

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Kids with Fine Motor Deficits Get FRUSTRATED!

Date: February 13th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

What happens when a student lacks fine motor skills and social skills? BEHAVIORS!!!

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Sometimes YOU Need a Quick Respite

Date: February 10th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

When I am at my wits’ end with my class, I will swap classes with a colleague, just for a few minutes. This gives me a chance to reset myself.

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Just Because a Student Loses Control Doesn’t Mean I Do!

Date: February 6th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

When a student is acting out, the other kids are watching MY response! This is what I want them to see…

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I Control My Temper No Matter What a Kid Says

Date: February 2nd, 2019
By: Polly Bath

I don’t care WHAT a student says to me, I keep CALM.

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Don’t Solve All Their Problems for Them

Date: January 30th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

We aren’t doing our kids any favors when we over-accommodate instead of helping them learn how to problem-solve for themselves.

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Cause and Effect Bulletin Board to IMPROVE BEHAVIOR

Date: January 27th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

Here’s an example of how one teacher used a BEHAVIOR Cause and Effect Bulletin Board to EASILY improve behaviors.

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Don’t We Want ‘Em to LIKE School?

Date: January 23rd, 2019
By: Polly Bath

We want to encourage our students to LIKE school not dread it!

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The Problem with Power Struggles

Date: January 20th, 2019
By: Polly Bath

Our want for compliance can lead us to a power struggle if we’re not careful!

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