Your classroom community determines the academic success and social enjoyment of the students within your class. A respectful, hard-working classroom environment will make the teacher’s life more enjoyable and rewarding as well. Building a positive classroom community that supports a sense of belonging, engagement, and pride starts from the very first day of school.
Teachers and students start with a blank canvas each school year, and by setting the tone with team-building activities and conversations during the first week of school, students will feel the positive energy from the get-go.
Here are 10 meaningful ways to build a positive classroom community during the first week of school.
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1. Display a class “family photo” wall
Students love to see their photos and…
