Love & Logic

I am having great success with love and logic this year. Of course I am mixing in parts of Response classroom, but L & L is really helping with those challenging kids. I am noticing my two students with anger management issues are starting to understand that every time they break down there is a consequence and the consequence is not related to me. It is a direct consequence of their behavior and they are getting better at solving their problems themselves and coming up with a consequence that is appropriate for their behavior. I still have trouble staying out of it and sometimes I give them the consequence for sake of time, but most of the time they are doing it on their own. It has been wonderful because it creates a positive relationship between myself and the students because I am not the one making the consequences. I am simply a bystander. I am sure to let them know that it is very sad they made that choice and this has aloud them to still enjoy school and keep their self esteem intact. Give it a try. It really frees up time for teaching!