The Problems You Cause When You Let School Rules Slide
Date: November 24th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Do you let little infractions go because you think you have bigger fish to fry? Guess what? That is actually CAUSING the bigger problems!
Is a Behavior Violating Community?
Date: November 20th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
When a kid violates one of our school or classroom values, the consequence should connect back to that value.
Most Detentions are a Waste, But Not MINE
Date: November 17th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
How to Deal with Unpredictable Social Interactions
Date: November 14th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Do you have a student who can interact with adults but not their peers? Adults are predictable, kids are not!
SEL and Why I Love Cafeteria Duty
Date: November 11th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Not everyone likes doing cafeteria duty. I LOVE it! Why? Because I look at it as an opportunity to teach social skills!
Take Away All Their Control and You’ve Got a Fight
Date: November 7th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
My Four Unbreakable Rules
Date: November 3rd, 2018
By: Polly Bath
I have four standard rules for my classroom at any age. And my students know I will NOT budge on these!
Your Presence in the Hall Will Change Behaviors
Date: October 31st, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Want to start changing behaviors school-wide tomorrow? Get every single teacher to stand in the hall between classes.
Do Your Kids Know What Authority Means?
Date: October 27th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Is Cell Phone Use in Class Driving You Crazy?
Date: October 23rd, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Folks, instead of banning cell phones altogether, we need to teach skills. Here’s what I mean.
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