HOW You Teach Affects Behavior and Learning
Date: May 21st, 2025
We’re given a curriculum to teach, but we own the delivery of that curriculum. Make your teaching memorable!
Ask Polly Bath: Kids Egging on Bad Behaviors?
Date: May 18th, 2025
Polly answers the question: “What do you suggest for kids who encourage other children to make poor choices?”
No Relationships? No Rigor!
Date: May 14th, 2025
Build relationships with the kids in your school. Because you can’t have rigor without relationships!
Ask Polly Bath: Playing in the Bathroom?
Date: May 11th, 2025
Polly answers the question: “What can I do about kids who play in the bathroom to avoid tasks?”
Behaviors? Embed SEL!
Date: May 7th, 2025
Ask Polly Bath: Won’t Participate?
Date: May 4th, 2025
Polly answers the question: “What can I do about a third grader who refuses to participate in whole class lessons?”
Don’t Give up Your Power!
Date: April 30th, 2025
When kids misbehave in your classroom, make sure they are accountable to YOU not someone else.
Ask Polly Bath: Lying in Kindergarten?
Date: April 26th, 2025
Polly answers the question: “Any advice on how to handle young children (kindergarten age) who habitually lie?”
Did They Just Do That!?!
Date: April 23rd, 2025
Ask Polly Bath: Advice for Substitute Teachers?
Date: April 20th, 2025
Polly answers the question: “I just accepted a job as a roving substitute teacher in our local district. I remember how we treated subs when I was a student. It wasn’t good! Do you have advice for me? I think I’ll need it!”
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