Magic Discipline?
Thursday, 16 October 2008 12:18
Now, Year Six can be a little - how shall I put this - feisty? in Term 4. So I researched soem positive classroom management strategies and have found one that seems to be working very well. Known as "1-2-3-Magic" it uses explicit, systematic warnings and consistency of consequences. It really is "discipline 101", but as parents and teachers, we can get caught up in the moment and forget these basics sometimes. I love that I can quietly make eye-contact and say "that's two", for example, and the child knows that consequences WILL happen on the '3'. As I've explained the consequences clearly, I'm seeing students actively pulling back to calm behaviour to avoid them.
It would be even easier to use at home, as I have to keep track of several children's warnings at once. According to the literature, it works well with ADHD children as well. Check it out - I'd be interested to know what you think.
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