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?”
Let’s Talk Culture Calendar
Date: September 18th, 2024
A lively Culture Calendar will alleviate those slumps you know are coming! When we have fun events set in our Culture Calendar, not only do kids get excited, but so do we!
Start the Day with Play
Date: September 4th, 2024
I recently saw a teacher bring play into “morning meeting,” and it was VERY effective.
Ask Polly Bath: Teaching Chatty, Arguing Kids
Date: August 25th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “I am working with a small group of grade 5 girls who need help in mathematics but instead of listening to me, they keep talking and arguing with each other. I don’t know how to motivate them to focus on their work. Please help.”
Starting the School Morning
Date: August 7th, 2024
It’s worth the effort to help kids transition from the flurry of morning drop off to learning.
The First 6 Weeks of School!
Date: July 24th, 2024
We know the first six weeks of school are super important! But it can’t end there. School starts again after each break.
Ask Polly Bath: Behaviors in Electives?
Date: July 14th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “I’m a Music teacher, when I have a kid who misbehaves, I tell their classroom teacher but I feel out of the loop because I won’t even see the child again until the following week. And when I do see them… should I address the issue or assume it’s been handled?”
Motivate with Short Successes
Date: July 2nd, 2024
When kids see their successes with short, frequent assessments, this keeps them motivated.
Emotions Trump Logic
Date: June 26th, 2024
Our brains are more attuned to emotions than logic. So don’t be afraid to change your delivery to reach the emotions of your students!
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