5 Fun Activities to Kickstart a Positive Classroom Culture
Summer is coming to a close and your students are not excited to be back to school. Do you feel like your classroom could use a little more energy and a lot more smiles? We have some great tips that include fun activities that are easy to implement and will have your students jumping for joy! A positive classroom culture is essential for enhancing student engagement and academic performance – and that’s why we’re here! When students feel connected to their peers and teachers, they’re more likely to participate actively and thrive. So, let’s get the year started off right and dive into five fun activities that will help you kickstart a positive classroom culture!
The Theory of Social and Emotional Learning
The theory of social and emotional learning (SEL) is not a new concept, in fact, it stems from ancient Greece. Plato recognized the importance of teaching children a ‘holistic curriculum’, meaning balancing academic growth in math and science with development in character and moral judgement. Plato explained that “By maintaining a sound system of education and upbringing, you produce citizens of good character”.