By developing a sense of community and facilitating an environment where students feel safe to take risks, teachers can promote the development of a broad range of reading skills and interests. (literacyconnections.com)
There's something about the classroom environment that certain teachers are creating that makes students feel more of a sense of belonging and motivation and the desire to take on challenges. (greatergood.berkeley.edu)
The first step for this undertaking is to establish an environment where students feel comfortable expressing their feelings, and community circles have long been used in lower grade levels to start the day. (edutopia.org)