Ask Polly Bath: Go to the Principal’s Office?

Date: March 10th, 2024

Polly answers the question: “I am supposed to refer kids to the principal’s office for their behavior but nothing seems to come of it! So I just don’t do it anymore. What’s the point?”

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Ask Polly Bath: Consequence or Not?

Date: January 21st, 2024

Polly answers the question: “Does everything need a consequence?”

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Behavior Management: Don’t Use These 3 Words

Date: December 5th, 2021

When describing behavior, do NOT use these 3 words. Because kids won’t have any idea what you’re talking about!

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Ignore a Behavior? Part 2

Date: August 12th, 2018

When should you ignore behavior and when should you get help?

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Ignore a Behavior? Part 1

Date: August 4th, 2018

If a kid’s under his desk, do you ignore him, or throw him out?

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Documenting behavior? Stick to the facts.

Date: January 22nd, 2015

We tend to want to add a lot of information when we document behavior. But is it really needed? Watch this video to learn more.

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Behavior: is it inappropriate, unacceptable, or insubordinate?

Date: December 11th, 2014

There are three words I never use when referring to behavior. Watch this video [1:38] to see what they are and why I won’t use them.

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