Don’t Respond Till You are CALM.
Date: March 24th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Nothing says you have to respond to a rude kid on the spot. Give yourself space. Then respond. If at all.
Gangs & Drug Dealers
Date: March 21st, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Gangs and drug dealers offer belonging. Do you? Learning won’t take place without it.
Why Detentions Don’t Work But Could
Date: March 14th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Do you want a kid to actually CHANGE their behavior because you gave them a detention? Here’s how.
Your Kid Punched Someone!
Date: March 7th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
A parent told me: “Well, I told my kid if someone goes after him on the playground he should just bash ‘em.”
Don’t Ban! Teach Skills!
Date: February 28th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Don’t ban activities. Instead teach kids how to win, lose, wait, take turns. Teach SEL skills!
Suspension Repeaters?
Date: February 21st, 2018
By: Polly Bath
If suspension doesn’t include skill-building activities, the student is going to keep getting into trouble!
Limits HELP Chaotic Kids
Date: February 14th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
The more chaotic kids are, or their lives at home, the more they WANT and NEED limits. I explain in this video.
TELL Them WHAT To Do.
Date: February 7th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Do you want good behaviors? Tell them exactly what you DO want, not just what you DON’T want.
Little Behavior? What I Do.
Date: January 31st, 2018
By: Polly Bath
When facing a behavior while teaching, ask yourself what problem it’s causing before you act.
Got a Controlling Student?
Date: January 24th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
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