Supportive+Learning+Environment

= Supportive Learning Environment = = A supportive learning environment is a safe, nurturing environment, with high challenge and low threat, where all learners can thrive. =


 * Effective teachers understand that the learning environment they create in their classrooms may be the single most important make-or-break element in helping students become the best they can be. This is a matter of the heart ** . Tomlinson, C.A, (2003). //Fulfilling the promise of the differentiated classroom: Strategies and tools for responsive teaching.// Alexandria, VA: ASCD



Helpful Links
[|Creating a Positive Classroom Climate] [|Classroom Climate Checklist] [] Dare to DI - Supportive Learning Environment (Many of the links, especially the ones at the top of the page, have become inactive.) [|Supportive Learning Environment] [|Steps to a Positive Classroom]

**Routines**
[|tomlinsonroutines.ppt] [|DI Central] [|Informational PPT] [|FCRR - Center Resources] [|Anchor Activites Planning Sheets] 
 * //Anchor Activities//**

**Physical Environment** [|Scholastic Article] [|Organizational and Social/Emotional Environment] [|Classroom Arrangement] [|Arranging the Physical Environment]

**Building Community** What should every teacher know about you? Taking Risks [] [|Happy classroom] [|Creating a community] [|DI Central] [] [|RTIDI]

**Choice** Dare to DI - Choice [|Overview of Glasser's Choice Theory]

[|Ken Robinson] [|Chemistry Song] [|Classroom Celebrations] [|Laughter and Celebrating Learning] [|Whole Groups Celebrate Learning]
 * Celebrations **