Classroom Management Elementary | Setting the Environment
Before reading this article, you might want to review Ruth Charney’s earlier articles, Logical Consequences Teach Important Lessons and The Three R’s of Logical Consequences.
Logical consequences, as we learned in the last two articles, are ways in which adults structure learning opportunities for children. The goal of logical consequences is to stop children’s misbehavior and help them make more constructive choices.
To apply consequences effectively, adults need to behave in a thoughtful and reflective manner. Remember, in that moment when the hall is wet with water fountain spray or defiant words are ringing in our ears, our first responses might be less than reasoned. At that moment, we contemplate Siberia. At that moment, only the first step is invoked: STOP. We might send the student to his or her seat or to a time-out chair, letting the student know that we will think about the consequences later. Again, it might take time and collaboration. Read More!
Classroom Management Elementary
It is the “norm” at my school to take away recess for a day when a student doesn’t follow the rules. That student is required to stand on the perimeter of the playground while the others play. I have never been fond of this punishment. I believe that they need to play and interact with their peers. they also need to release energy during this time.
I plan to share this article with me peers. I think, after reading this, that there are much more consequences. When the student is not allowed to participate in any form of recess he/she just becomes angry and the problem intensifies.