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AN EDUCATOR, YOU HAVE THE SUPREME

RESPONSIBILITY OF SHAPING YOUNG MINDS. PART OF THAT

RESPONSIBILITY IS SETTING A DAILY TONE FOR YOUR
STUDENTS THAT MAKES THEM FEEL SAFE AND
COMFORTABLE SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON LEARNING. A SAFE
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT GOES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM;
IT’S THE INTANGIBLE SPACE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR
STUDENTS IN THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE, THAT INSPIRES
CURIOSITY, AND THAT MAKES THEM FEEL EMPOWERED TO
PARTICIPATE IN CLASS DISCUSSIONS. CREATING THIS KIND
OF SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN THE CLASSROOM IS
ESSENTIAL FOR SERVING THE VAST SPECTRUM OF STUDENT
LEARNING STYLES.
ESTABLISHED SAFE AND SECURE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING THROUGH THE CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
THERE ARE THREE MAJOR FACTORS
THAT IMPACT YOUR STUDENTS’
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL: DECIDING HOW THE EDUCATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT IS PHYSICALLY LAID OUT AND
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS’ SAFETY
AND LEARNING.
PSYCHOLOGICAL: CREATING A TRUSTING
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT
ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE, ASK
QUESTIONS, TAKE RISKS, AND RECEIVE
CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK.
EMOTIONAL: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, SELF-
EXPRESSION, AND STUDENTS’
ACHIEVEMENTS.
15 TIPS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT A SAFE
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR
CLASSROOM.
1. HOLD A REGULAR MORNING MEETING
The morning meeting model is a classroom practice where teachers

begin each day with a class-wide gathering designed to address the
emotional needs of learners. Adding a morning meeting to your class
schedule helps set the tone for yourself and your students, creates feelings
of trust, helps students feel important, inspires empathy and collaboration
between students, and supports emotional and academic learning.
2. PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR STUDENTS
The classroom should be a 100% safe space for all students. Some of
your students might come from tumultuous home environments and school
is one of their few escapes, which is why it’s important that you make it
the haven those students need. One way to do this is by diligently
monitoring for bullying and extinguishing every instance. That way, all
students can feel comfortable and empowered to learn and express
themselves.
3. ADAPT TO EACH CLASS: ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT
ALL
t’s no secret that the school system favors some learning styles
over others. In a world of vast learning experiences, you have the
responsibility and privilege to meet your students’ needs. An effective
way to approach this is simply by asking your students how they would
prefer to learn. Offering a choice rather than providing a one-size-fits-
all method is important to catering to different learning styles.
4. DEVELOP A CULTURE OF REPRESENTATION
Students come in all colors, shapes, and sizes—and they all

deserve to feel a sense of belonging in the classroom. Historically,
marginalized groups of students have been underrepresented and
underserved in academic spaces, which has resulted in lower
graduation rates. If you create a culture of diversity, inclusion, and
belonging in your classroom, you can set each and every one of
your students up for success.
5. CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS AND WORK ON
AN ASSET MODEL
The asset model values students for what they bring to the
classroom rather than characterizing them based on what they’re
missing or need to work on. Implementing this approach in your
classroom means celebrating your students’ big and small wins alike.
Positive reinforcement is also a big component of this classroom
approach. By praising your students’ strengths, you help build their
confidence over time.
6. BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS
It’s very important to create trusting relationships with your

students. A study by the American Psychological Association found that
teachers who forge positive relationships with their students create a
classroom atmosphere that encourages learning and better meets students’
developmental, emotional, and academic needs. Providing positive
reinforcement and celebrating your students’ unique qualities through the
asset model helps build these trusting relationships.
7. READ AND WRITE WITH YOUR STUDENTS
The more you read and write with your students, the more
vocabulary they’ll learn and the better they’ll be at communicating. Studies
show that students with advanced reading and writing skills are better at
critical thinking and have access to more opportunities. Prioritizing these
things in your curriculum will give your students the ability to solve
interpersonal problems and express themselves for a lifetime.
8. CREATE A JUDGMENT-FREE ZONE
t’s important to shape your classroom into a

judgment-free zone so that students can focus on
learning instead of worrying about being accepted by
their classmates. You should carve out time every week
for ice breakers and open discussions for students to get
to know each other.
9. INCORPORATE MUSIC
The benefits of incorporating music in your lesson

plan are numerous. When used in the classroom, it’s
been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, help students
regulate their emotions, improve focus, and help children
process language.
10. SMILE OFTEN
As the teacher, you'll have students look to you for

reassurance and guidance. When you make a point to smile, it
can give students a sense of ease and make them feel safe.
Smiling also makes you more likable, which can assist in
building trusting, positive relationships with your students.
11. CREATE SUPPORTIVE CLASSROOM
ENVIRONMENTS
Creating supportive educational environments provides

the foundation for emotional, physical, and academic wellness.
You should collaborate with students to brainstorm parameters
for creating a supportive, active learning environment. When
students can rely on you to uphold this kind of environment,
they can focus on learning and freely expressing themselves.
12. STAY CALM
There are many instances where the classroom

environment can get hectic or stressful. One common example is
when two students get into a heated argument. It’s important that
you help resolve the conflict between students calmly so that the
two students can de-escalate and other students don’t get upset by
the situation. As with all other moments in the classroom, your
demeanor will set the tone.
13. RESPECT DIFFERENCES
You can respect the differences of your students by treating each of

them fairly and acknowledging their unique needs. If you must reprimand a
student, do it in private so as not to embarrass or humiliate the student in
front of their classmates. Also be aware of the spectrum of cultures
represented in your classroom, so you can respect your students accordingly.
As the leader of the classroom, you can provide cues to your students by
modeling respectful language when speaking to and of students.
4. RESPECT THEIR SPACE
Everyone has a different personal bubble. To err

on the side of caution, be sure to keep a safe physical
distance from each of your students and allow them to
define their personal space. You should also practice
respecting their privacy. Some students will feel more
comfortable sharing their personal details than others.
15. MAKE MISTAKES A LEARNING
OPPORTUNITY
As the teacher you have the power to frame your students’

mistakes as learning opportunities. By painting mistakes in a
positive light, you remove the shame from making errors, which
empowers your students to learn. When a student makes a
mistake, you should go over what went wrong and provide the
student with resources, knowledge, and tools to improve.
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AN EDUCATOR, YOU HAVE THE SUPREME

RESPONSIBILITY OF SHAPING YOUNG MINDS. PART OF THAT

The morning meeting model is a classroom practice where teachers

Students come in all colors, shapes, and sizes—and they all

It’s very important to create trusting relationships with your

t’s important to shape your classroom into a

The benefits of incorporating music in your lesson

As the teacher, you'll have students look to you for

Creating supportive educational environments provides

There are many instances where the classroom

You can respect the differences of your students by treating each of

Everyone has a different personal bubble. To err

As the teacher you have the power to frame your students’

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