#3 Safety, Love, Positivity, and Relationships

My cooperative teacher has made the students feel loved and safe because she is a friend to her students. While she does maintain authority over the classroom so that class can run smoothly, she will talk to them on their level and she supports them in what they are doing. She is always smiling and encouraging the kids to do their best.

Going along with this, being a friend to everyone encourages a positive classroom community. Students feel valued and important. Everyone knows that everyone has something to contribute whether it be big or small. And even when a student answers a question incorrectly, the teacher still validates part of their statement and then leads them in the right direction. The cooperative teacher does her best to never make anyone feel foolish and she's always happy.

Making the students feel loved and safe also builds a positive relationship between the teacher and each student. The positive atmosphere also adds to this relationship. The teacher offers each student support when they need it, and she'll praise them on things they do well. She also talks to each individual student as an equal. The students know that the teacher is someone they can always trust.