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Logical Consequences - Responsive Classroom

Shared Practices (PreK-8th grade)

Logical Consequences

A non-punitive response to misbehavior that allows teachers to set clear limits and students to fix and learn from their mistakes

A Non-Punitive Response to Misbehavior

An effective way to respond to misbehavior in the moment.

Logical consequences are an effective way to address misbehaviors the moment they occur in a way that balances empathy for the student and accountability for their actions.

Goals of Logical Consequences

  • Stop the misbehavior
  • Keep everyone safe
  • Preserve the student’s dignity
  • Get the student back to productive learning as soon as possible
  • Help students see how their behavior affects their own and their classmates’ learning

Types of Logical Consequences

Loss of Privilege

Used in situations when something has been broken or a mess has been made—whether accidentally or intentionally.

Reparations: “You break it, you fix it.”

Used when student behavior does not meet pre-established expectations.

Positive Time-Out or Space and Time 

Used when a student needs to calm down and recover self-control.

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