Date: May 16th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
I failed history in high school and then years later I taught it to kids who hated it as much as I had.
Click here for more
Date: May 11th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
I’m not above being sneaky when it comes to teaching delayed gratification!
Click here for more
Date: May 9th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
I use short, short detentions to turn around troublemakers.
Click here for more
Date: May 5th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
If you use rewards with a manipulative kid, I promise you it will backfire.
Click here for more
Date: May 2nd, 2018
By: Polly Bath
You can’t measure “inappropriate” behavior — it’s too subjective. So be specific. WHAT is “inappropriate”?
Click here for more
Date: April 29th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Should I have let her make up her tardy time? Or should I have sent her to the office?
Click here for more
Date: April 25th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Sending kids to the office delays consequences and waters down the impact. Handle kids yourself whenever you can!
Click here for more
Date: April 20th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Here’s my secret for teaching the concept of respect to kids. Try it. It works.
Click here for more
Date: April 18th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Gotta kid who’s distracted by the contents of his own desk? Don’t put up with it! Even if the kid gets mad.
Click here for more
Date: April 15th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Rules should be consistent in common areas and not change according to who’s on duty!
Click here for more