Don’t Force Kids into Social Situations
Date: December 20th, 2023
We can’t force kids to socialize with each other. But we can teach them the needed social skills so they are able to socialize if they want to.
Ask Polly Bath: Other Kids Interrupting One-on-One Time?
Date: September 23rd, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I often have to work with kids one-on-one at my table. But every time I do that, a line forms and we’re constantly interrupted! How do I stop this behavior?”
Youngsters and Saying Excuse Me
Date: September 6th, 2023
Teaching a youngster to say “excuse me” isn’t enough. We also need to teach them when to use it, where to use it, and how to use it.
Kids Not Using Their Social Skills?
Date: August 30th, 2023
Every time we see a kid NOT use a social skill that will impact their success, we have to tell them!
Social Skills Impact Behavior!
Date: August 16th, 2023
Behaviors happen when kids don’t have social skills. In order to prevent these behaviors, we need to purposefully teach social skills.
Ask Polly Bath: Social Media and Social Skills?
Date: July 16th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “Social media is really having a negative impact on my students’ social skills. And I wonder if the current popular social media app isn’t also reducing their attention spans? How can I help?”
Ask Polly: Worsening Behaviors Despite My Efforts
Date: February 12th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I kept a kid in for recess so we could talk about his behavior in my class. But then his behavior got even worse. I think he likes staying with me during recess! How do I undo this?”
Are Kids Reacting Before Thinking?
Date: February 1st, 2023
Here’s an easy way to teach SEL skills to help kids put space between their thoughts and actions.
Ask Polly: “Mean Girls” In Elementary School
Date: January 21st, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I have a situation of “mean girls.” These girls are ruthless! They find joy in making someone cry. Some days, I want to cry. I know I can’t make them be nice, but what can I do for the other kids who take the brunt of their meanness?”
Ask Polly: Problematic Dress? Behavior? Speech?
Date: January 14th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I work in a Vocational Technical School and the kids are very motivated to learn in their shops which is great! But our concern is that when we place them in Co-ops and internships some of them are so inappropriate in dress, behavior, and speech that we’re losing business partnerships. What can we do?”
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