Tips on How to Achieve a Happy Classroom
Tips on How to Achieve a Happy Classroom
1. Invest some time to get to know your students.
Make an effort to know each and every one of your students. Not only will this allow students to feel comfortable in class, but will also help a teacher build a caring classroom community. Knowing your students will help you understand them better.
2. Use humor.
Use any opportunity to use humor inside the classroom. After all, who doesn’t want to laugh? Tell a joke, funny story, or an unforgettable experience. Try not to take things too seriously all the time. Whatever subject you are teaching, you can relate it to real-world situations to better engage students.
3. Give praise.
Do not underestimate the power of praise. Children love to be told that they are awesome. It can be as simple as saying “Good job!” or an announcement to the rest of the class. Instead of highlighting what is wrong, do the opposite and have good behavior stand out. Students want that kind of attention and will work hard to get it.
4. Give choices.
Usually, teachers set the rules and decide how things will go inside the classroom. Students rarely get a chance to make choices for themselves. Allowing students to have a say in what or how they will learn is a good way to make them happy. Doing so will give students some degree of independence and shows that you trust them.
5. Allot time for play.
Playtime is important in a child’s development. It helps them grow mentally, socially, and emotionally. Playing is a great creative outlet, allows students to try different things, and teaches them how to interact with others. Of course, there’s a time for everything and too much of anything is bad. Solution – know the right time when to play.
6. Give students a break.
Students learn best when they’re given a chance to rest their brains throughout the school day. The purpose is to refocus students and prevent mental burnout. After each lesson, give students some time off. Even a 5-minute break will go a long way.
7. Allow students to get social.
Provide opportunities for students to interact with their peers. It will help promote a positive classroom environment. Talking about things other than schoolwork (a.k.a. getting social) makes students happy. Give students a few minutes each day to communicate with their classmates.
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