Children thrive in a classroom community.
Edutopia (October 2020)
By Michele Coulombe
Full Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-community-virtual-pre-k-classroom
Children thrive in a classroom community where their individual and social identities are valued and respected. But in virtual learning situations, many wonder how to build and maintain a sense of community. The answer, it turns out, lies in the foundational strategies for effective childhood instruction, which remain the same no matter what the context. Whether you’re teaching in a physical or virtual classroom, it’s all about how you interact with children. This article offers several strategies to support community-building in virtual classroom settings.