Finding happiness in the classroom can be about much more than individual well-being; it’s about creating a culture that fosters collaboration and engagement. Also, creating a happy classroom assists children in building strategies to feel happier regarding every aspect of their lives.
The following are some tips to help you achieve a happy classroom:
There is no “I” in Team
A great way to foster collaboration among your students is by getting them to work together. You can do this by assigning pairs or groups to research particular topics or dividing your class into small teams to work on a project. Encourage the students to participate in calls, presentations, events, and discussions. It would help if you taught your students how to get along with others in the class; it’s simply not constructive to be reactive and argumentative in a group setting.
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Teachers Sharing Teachers’ Stories
Sharing stories is a great way to bring students into the classroom. Tell your students about things that happened before they came to school, or ask them what their favourite story is. It will help your students recognize that you are real people with lives outside of work and not just teachers who want their job done well. It also shows that you realize your students are individuals and helps to build positive relationships, a foundation of good teaching practice.
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Positive Peer Pressure Can Be Stronger Than Negative
Teach your students to stand up for themselves and others in unfair or unkind situations. But this is easier said than done. Please encourage them to speak out when they don’t like something someone does. However, this is only the beginning. Encourage your students to stand up for others and make the classroom an inclusive environment.
Make it Fun
This is a great way to get the class excited about school. Use various materials and activities throughout the day, and do things that will get them talking and laughing. Make learning fun by using games, music, and other playful approaches. The goal is to make your classroom more motivating for the students to come back again.
Treat Classroom Problems Like the Problems They Are
If you are having problems in your class, address them. Don’t sweep everything under the rug because it will only continue underground and come back up to cause other problems. Low level behaviours can get out hand and become unnecessarily bigger problems. If there is a problem, address it immediately and let everyone know what the plan is going forward.
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Make It a Treat to Be in the Classroom
A teacher can make it a treat to be in their classroom by providing healthy snacks, good music, and comfortable furniture. These small things can make a big difference in how a student learns and feels in the classroom. For example, having a comfortable workplace can help them focus, and using good music will enhance their learning. If you run a daycare, you can introduce daycare cots where the little children can rest after running around the whole day.
Summing Up
As you can see, achieving a happy classroom doesn’t have to be complex or complicated, but it does need to be intentional. Work to cultivate an atmosphere conducive to creativity, collaboration, and camaraderie. Engage students in meaningful learning and let them know that you are teachers first and individuals who happen to help them learn and grow.