Too Strict? Too Nice? | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: August 15th, 2026

Build relationships with students without letting them walk all over you.

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What We Say Impacts Kids for Years to Come | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: July 4th, 2026

It might not seem like it, but kids are listening to everything we say…

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Switch Time Builds Community

Date: June 24th, 2026

I love to build community with Switch Time! Have you tried it?

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Why Would a Kid WANT a Lunch Detention?

Date: June 17th, 2026

Is a student purposely misbehaving in order to get a lunch detention with you? Here’s how I handle this attention-seeking behavior.

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When a Kid Lands in In-School Suspension

Date: May 20th, 2026

Use in-school suspension as an opportunity to build your relationship with the kid.

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When Kids Start to Ramp Up | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: April 12th, 2026

When a kid starts to ramp up I instantly respond with this sequence…

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High Schoolers Not Turning in Homework?

Date: April 8th, 2026

Try this when kids don’t turn in their homework. It will make it much easier for you!

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Kids Learn How to Respond by Watching Adults

Date: January 28th, 2026

A little kid’s response – good or bad – is learned behavior. They learned this response by watching adults. What do you want your students to learn when they see how YOU respond to something?

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Lunch Detention as a Logical Consequence?

Date: January 14th, 2026

Sometimes a logical consequence is lunch detention. Here are some tips to make those lunch detentions work!

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My Real Life Experience with a Difficult Student

Date: January 7th, 2026

When I taught 7th grade, I had an extremely difficult student. This is how I handled her behavior.

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