I Failed History Because I was a Bit of a Behavior Problem!

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.

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How to Fix Impatient Kids (and Have Fun Doing it)

Date: May 11th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

I’m not above being sneaky when it comes to teaching delayed gratification!

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Short Detentions? VERY Short.

Date: May 9th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

I use short, short detentions to turn around troublemakers.

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Don’t Use Rewards with a Manipulator!!!

Date: May 5th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

If you use rewards with a manipulative kid, I promise you it will backfire.

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Vague Behavior Descriptions Are Worthless

Date: May 2nd, 2018
By: Polly Bath

You can’t measure “inappropriate” behavior — it’s too subjective. So be specific. WHAT is “inappropriate”?

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A Kid with a Tough Home Life Who’s Always Late

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?

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Consequences are Most Effective When They are Timely!

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!

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The Mistake We Make in Teaching Respect to Abused and Neglected Children.

Date: April 20th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

Here’s my secret for teaching the concept of respect to kids. Try it. It works.

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Behavior: Distractions in Desk?

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.

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Behavior and Basic Tier 1

Date: April 15th, 2018
By: Polly Bath

Rules should be consistent in common areas and not change according to who’s on duty!

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