Let's Build our Classroom Community
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Building Classroom Community
We talk a lot about building our classroom community, but what does that mean? What does a classroom look like that has built their community and what does a classroom look like that needs help in building their community? In order to better build our community inside of our classroom, we must first learn all about it... let's go!
The Five W's (and one H)
What: What is classroom community?
Classroom community is exactly what it says- the community inside of our classroom. Our class is made up of a small (small, but wonderful, smart, awesome and rockstar) community of third graders and one (pretty cool) teacher. We are all members of our classroom: third grade in room 206. Our classroom community consists of more than our desks and belongings- it consists of the emotions, actions and feelings of those inside as well.
Who: Who is responsible for building classroom community?
All of us! It is our responsibility to build community within our classroom. As members of the classroom community, we need to have our eyes wide open to the opportunities we are given to build our community.
When: When can we build our classroom community?
Here's a crazy idea-we can build and better the community within our classroom at anytime! It is always important to be thinking about others, about your classroom community, and about your ability to make positive change happen!
Where: Where can we build classroom community?
Anywhere! The classroom community can be built from multiple different places such as the classroom or other rooms within he school, the playground, the bus, or from your home!
Why: Why is it important to build our classroom community?
It is important to build our classroom community because we want to feel happy in our class! Everyone should feel welcome, comfortable and safe within our classroom and having a poor classroom community won't allow for that to happen. The best learning (and teaching!) happens when everyone feels good and comfortable with where they are.
How: How do we build our classroom community?
Now that you know all about classroom community and why it is important to build it properly, let's learn about how to do that. We build our classroom community but providing a welcoming and comforting environment for those who enter. There is no "perfect" classroom community, no cookie cutter class that we should strive to be like. However, we should always try and be welcoming to others. We build community by getting to know each other.
For example, at the beginning of the school year our community is much different than the end. This is because we haven't had time to get to know each other yet, or get comfortable with one another. As the school year continues, we learn about each other and start to play games based on interests, talk to certain friends about specific topics, and make more friends.
We can also build our classroom community by being friendly and kind to others. Coming into our classroom should be exciting and fun for those entering. As we build our community, we can encourage our friends to try new things and not to be afraid of failing. Encouraging each other is another HUGE way for us to build our community!
Next...
It is important to remember to be kind and welcome others into our classroom. In building our community, we are making our classroom more accepting and welcoming to those around us. It is important to remember to be kind to everyone- that means yourself too! Click the link below to read about why it is important to be kind to yourself, and how to practice being kind to yourself.
Finally...
Now that you know how important it is to build our classroom community, click the link below and add your answers to our class Jamboard!
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