Not Engaged & In Trouble?
Date: October 23rd, 2024
It’s never too late to increase engagement through relationship even if it happens as a result of a consequence.
Ask Polly Bath: Student Management Coach?
Date: October 20th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “In order to save my peace of mind and mental wellbeing I decided I need a coach or mentor who specializes in student management. But how can I find one?”
Get Out of Your Room!
Date: October 16th, 2024
Go observe your colleagues! You’ll realize you are not alone and you can build your toolbox.
Ask Polly Bath: “I Dream of Changing Careers!”
Date: October 13th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “I’m challenged by the tone, attitude, and entitlement of some of my students. One week I feel like I am successfully managing it all then the next week I dream of changing careers. Can you help?”
Sensory Issues Cause Behaviors!
Date: October 9th, 2024
Your behavior management and interventions will be much stronger if you understand sensory over-responsivity, under-responsivity, and sensory craving.
Ask Polly Bath: Improve Behavior?
Date: October 5th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “What’s the most impactful thing I can do to improve behavior in my classroom?”
Behavior and Sensory Overload
Date: October 2nd, 2024
Directly teach your students how to NOT be distracted by their own senses in the classroom.
Ask Polly Bath: Behaviors Worse Than EVER?
Date: September 29th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “I am a first grade teacher and behaviors are worse than they have ever been! I hear the same thing from colleagues in other schools. Obviously there’s a lot going on, but what can I do?”
The Power of Meeting a Need
Date: September 25th, 2024
Sometimes in a plan we put kids in a position where they have to earn what they absolutely need. I think there are stronger ways to motivate them.
Ask Polly Bath: Swearing in SEL Program?
Date: September 22nd, 2024
Polly answers the question: “I teach a program for kids who have significant social emotional challenges and they use foul language frequently. But if I used the standard approach with them, I’d have them in detention for swearing every day! How do I handle this?”
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