By Alex Sellitsch

I want my students to feel safe and have a sense of community within their classroom. How do you make a classroom feel safe? Well, students should feel like they have a voice within the walls of their classroom. In the beginning of the school year, the teacher can allow the students to collaborate with one another and think of the classroom rules that they will value most. The teacher can also include social emotional learning strategies throughout the lessons, or built into the day. When I have my classroom I want to incorporate a 10 minute block for mindfulness, where students can focus on their breathing or work on a craft of their choice. I have included a PowerPoint from WE Virtual Learning Center that discusses how teachers and schools can create a safe haven for their students.

https://a.storyblok.com/f/64423/x/beae25ce79/creating-equitable-environments-and-safe-spaces.pdf

Image from linked PowerPoint.