How I Do Observations
Date: December 17th, 2024
When I observe a student, I make sure to see the kid in different environments throughout the school day.
Ask Polly Bath: Kids LOUD at Lunch?
Date: November 2nd, 2024
Polly answers the question: “What are your feelings about trying to keep 80 elementary schoolers silent in the lunch line and at certain times during their lunch? Our cafeteria is SO LOUD!”
Ask Polly Bath: Frustrated with Lunch Duty?
Date: July 29th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I have lunch duty in our elementary school, and I’m amazed at what kids cannot do on their own. They can’t scrape and stack a tray. They can’t tell when a trash can is too full to use. And, they can’t even interact with each other! How can I get them to do better without creating a negative environment with my frustration!?”
Lunch is a Social Event!
Date: July 26th, 2023
When you have cafeteria duty, will it be loud? Of course! Lunch is supposed to be a social time for kids.
Ask Polly: Aggressive Horseplay?
Date: January 29th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Our middle school boys are very aggressive and ‘hands on’ with each other. I know horseplay is to be expected, but often things get out of hand at lunchtime or in the hallways. What can we do?”
Ask Polly: How Do I Settle Kids After Lunch and Recess?
Date: August 21st, 2022
Polly answers the question: “Every time we have to shift gears or especially when my 4th graders come back from lunch and recess, it’s a nightmare! How can I get them to settle in quicker?”
SEL and Standing in Line
Date: May 15th, 2022
When you teach kids how to stand in line, teach them the SOCIAL SKILLS involved – they can use these the rest of their life.
My Advice on Cafeteria Duty
Date: March 13th, 2022
When Teachers Are Visible It Changes School for Kids
Date: July 19th, 2020
You’ll be AMAZED what a little contact with kids can do to improve their behavior!!!
Duties Are An Opportunity to Teach Social Skills
Date: April 24th, 2019
Lunch and recess are a great time to teach kids the social skills they are missing.
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