PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2Building Community Through Circle Time
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Building a sense of community in the classroom relates to a sense of belonging to a group while being valued, respected and appreciated.
A classroom community is welcoming and values all individuals. Building this community element in early childhood programs has many benefits including strengthened peer relationships, trust, a sense of security, and a love for learning.
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According to Ellen Booth Church (Building Community in the Classroom for Scholastic, 2003) students who are a part of a classroom community tend to feel more confident in their individual identities, are well-adjusted and tend to perform better academically. This is in large due to the sense of security and belonging that a classroom community provides. In essence, building a classroom community gives children a strong foundation to build upon when developing their social, emotional, and cognitive abilities throughout the academic year.
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