Ways to Build a Classroom Community

First of all, what is classroom community?

A strong classroom community means that students feel like they belong and their classroom is a positive place for them. Students often come to school to be heard and loved. A strong classroom culture accepts students and helps solve problems so that students can learn.

Try these 7 strategies to build classroom community:

  1. Daily classroom meeting-A morning meeting builds classroom community. The meeting can be anytime throughout the day. The vital components are a gathering signal (a song or chant), greeting, sharing, uniting activity, and a personal promise. Need more details? Grab this resource here
  2. Movement breaks-Take time to have students move their bodies. You can use an online resource such as GO NOODLE or just do Simon Sez or everyone do 5 jumping jacks before sitting down to work. Let students choose an activity-providing students with a choice is another way to help students feel connected.
  3. Sharing-provide opportunities for students to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions. This builds classroom community- Read more about it here.
  4. Games-There are many different games to play with your students to review content or just for fun! Here’s a list of 10 games and activities to play with your class!
  5. Kindness habit-Share a favorite book about kindness–Charlie the Caterpillar is my favorite. Make a habit for students to notice kind acts in their classmates. Create a chart to record the acts of kindness.
  6. Goal setting-When students set goals they feel empowered and can celebrate their success in accomplishing their goals. Read more about it here!
  7. Think about students’ interests- Finally in building classroom community-take students’ in mind. Maybe you can incorporate a student’s passion about flowers by planting seeds. Maybe you can ask a student’s family member to come into the classroom to share an area of expertise.

Angel x

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Hi, I'm Angel

 I support teachers in building a positive classroom community with management systems, strategies, and activities so students can be engaged in learning.  In my 20+ years of teaching I’ve learned what works and I want to share it with you!

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