Do you require students to make eye contact?
Date: February 21st, 2013
Watch this video [1:33] to learn why you might not want to say to a student, “Look at me when I’m talking to you.” Polly gives three important reasons.
Why you should get down there on the playground
Date: February 14th, 2013
Watch this video [1:19] to learn why standing in the thick of it instead of being on the perimeter is an advantage when it comes to recess duty.
Don’t Take the Bait*
Date: February 7th, 2013
I watched a colleague make four mistakes in a row. It was a painful way to start a Monday.
What’s behind an angry student’s behavior in your classroom?
Date: January 31st, 2013
Watch this video [2:43] to learn what’s happening on the inside with an angry student. Polly’s insights and practical techniques have changed teachers’ lives.
Does teaching little kids on the carpet invite behavior problems?
Date: January 17th, 2013
Watch this video [1:51] to learn why teaching little kids on the carpet can stimulate behavior problems. Learn when to use the carpet and when to avoid it.
What does consistent behavior management look like?
Date: January 10th, 2013
Watch this video [1:59] to learn how consistent behavior management improves behavior and makes it easier for all adults and students.
A Quick Little Way to Intercept a Behavior Escalation
Date: January 3rd, 2013
Watch this video [1:12] to learn a quick, quiet little way to intercept a behavior escalation.
Teacher presence in the hallway changes behavior and school climate.
Date: December 17th, 2012
Watch this video [2:23] to learn how your presence in the hallway as a teacher can improve difficult student behavior, build trust, and affect school climate.
When It Seems Like Every Behavior is Disrespectful…
Date: December 6th, 2012
Watch this video [2:02] to learn what might be going on if you are seeing most problem behaviors in your classroom as disrespect. Behavior expert Polly Bath offers her usual useful advice.
The kid who pushes you away
Date: November 30th, 2012
Watch this video [1:39] for a tip from Polly on showing up for highly emotional, abused, or neglected students who push you away, day after day, no matter what you do.
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