Upbringing the

class
community
 is a learning space where
children feel a sense of
belonging and connection
A classroom to their peers and teachers.
It builds relationships
community among children, between
children and teachers, and
between teachers and
families.
Building a classroom community
is a team effort. You must work
with your children to create an
environment where every class
member feels valued, welcome,
and confident that their needs
will be met. When children feel
connected to their community,
they trust their peers and
teachers to support them and
cheer them on.
Why is building a classroom
community important?
For children, entering a classroom for the first time
can be exciting but scary. They’re joining a new
community away from their families, so it’s important
that they feel welcome. Building a classroom
community helps to keep children more engaged and
receptive to learning because they feel safe and
valued. When children worry about being bullied or
fear for their safety, their learning will suffer.
A safe and welcoming classroom also helps children
develop their social and emotional skills. As they spend
more time in this type of environment, they will grow in
self-confidence and develop positive relationships,
decision-making abilities, a sense of identity, and empathy.
A classroom community also encourages cooperation,
teamwork, and the ability to draw on each other’s skills.
Classroom community
also builds trust
between teachers and
families. Parents and
guardians feel
confident that their
child is in an extension
of their loving and
accepting home
environment. This
assures them that their
child will thrive in all
areas of development.
Thank you for listening