The F-Word in School?
Date: January 17th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Do you want to reduce the number of f-bombs dropped in your classroom and the hallway?
Behavior: Disruption and Refusal
Date: January 10th, 2018
By: Polly Bath
When kids won’t settle down, that’s when Disruption becomes Refusal. Consequences are next.
Confront? Redirect?
Date: January 3rd, 2018
By: Polly Bath
Confrontation is not always the most efficient approach. As tempting as it may be…
Rewards Can Backfire!
Date: December 26th, 2017
By: Polly Bath
I’d be careful about giving extra time on technology as a reward to a kid with low SEL skills!
Don’t Ignore. Control.
Date: December 20th, 2017
By: Polly Bath
I don’t want you to ignore the behavior. I want you to control it. I give tips in this video.
A Five-Year Old Was Being Teased…
Date: December 13th, 2017
By: Polly Bath
This is what I said to a 5-year old who told me he was being teased by a classmate.
Improve Behavior With Classroom Setup
Date: December 5th, 2017
By: Polly Bath
Negotiate? Maybe.
Date: November 29th, 2017
By: Polly Bath
When a kid gets confrontational, keep your cool. From a calm place, decide if you negotiate or if you hold the line.
Behavior: Chatty Class?
Date: November 22nd, 2017
By: Polly Bath
Chatty class? Set up clear expectations. This is Instruction Time; that is Chat Time. Don’t assume! Teach them!
What Does Respect Look Like?
Date: November 14th, 2017
By: Polly Bath
When f-bombs are used at home, kids don’t know what RESPECT in school looks like. So patiently teach them!
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