It’s one of the most common questions we get here at SCM. “How do I start over after becoming inconsistent?” The assumption is that it must be a big production. After all, the result of inconsistency is big misbehavior. Disrespect Rudeness Bullying Meanness Aggression … Read more
Enforcing consequences is a critical part of managing your classroom. But it’s a small part. It’s a mere piece of a larger tapestry that is falling by the wayside due to the pandemic. You see, there has been so much negativity in our schools … Read more
Consistency is the heart and soul of effective classroom management. Without it, nothing works as it should. And everything gets worse over time. Behavior Respect Work habits They continue to deteriorate until and unless you start following through. But how? That’s the big question. … Read more
If you don’t know exactly what does and doesn’t constitute breaking your class rules—with zero gray area—then you can’t be consistent. You also can’t be trustworthy or manage your classroom effectively. Just the way it is. Luckily, there is something you can do this … Read more
“Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” -Rosa Parks Consistency is everything to your success. Because, if you’re wishy-washy, if you let things go and fail to follow through on your promises— Then your students won’t trust you. They won’t listen to … Read more
The first two weeks of the school year is the honeymoon period. Students are eager and wanting to please. They’re bright and happy and on their best behavior. They take seriously your teaching of rules and consequences, and it shows. Which is wonderful, of … Read more
Here at SCM, we’ve talked a lot about the importance of consistently following your classroom management plan. Because it’s so, so critical. Not only does it play a big role in curbing misbehavior, but it’s also a factor in building rapport and developing trust … Read more
There are a number of reasons why you may not be as consistent as you’d like. It could be that you’ve gotten into the bad habit of trying to convince students to behave rather than relying on your classroom management plan. It could be … Read more