In-School Suspension is NOT a Holding Tank!

Date: July 25th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

I have very strong opinions on what we should NOT be doing in In-School Suspension!

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When NOT to Fight Distractions, ‘Cause You’ll Never Win

Date: July 21st, 2018
By: Polly Bath

Fighting a BIG distraction may not be the answer. Here’s what I do…

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Best Definition of Recess Duty Ever!

Date: July 17th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

Years ago, one of my mentors taught me the BEST way to do recess duty. I’ll never forget it.

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Don’t Get into a Power Struggle When a Student Interrupts You.

Date: July 14th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

DO NOT let student interruptions stop your instruction. Here’s how.

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Disrespect is Personal

Date: July 10th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

Don’t get too general about what it means to be disrespectful. A kid forgets her homework? Is that disrespect? No.

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A Kid is Getting Upset – Are YOU?

Date: July 7th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

Your tone and body language really matter when a kid is escalated. Stay C-A-L-M.

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Do You Hate Enforcing School Rules?

Date: July 3rd, 2018
By: Polly Bath

Little behaviors don’t become BIG ones when everyone consistently enforces school rules!

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Don’t Assume Kids Know How to Change Activities! They Don’t!

Date: June 30th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

kids how to transition successfully without giving you behaviors.

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How to Pay Attention When You Can’t But Must

Date: June 27th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

The problems is distractions, right? So here’s how to handle distractions!

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Make a Creative Menu of Consequences

Date: June 23rd, 2018
By: Polly Bath

I like slightly outside-of-the-box consequences that hold kids accountable.

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