One of the most important steps we can take at the beginning of the year is taking the time to build a positive classroom environment where all students feel safe. Fostering a strong social studies classroom community will take time, but laying a sturdy foundation at the beginning of the year is key. Here are some helpful tips. 1. Set Classroom Norms Determine the following: what does your classroom look like, sound like, and feel like? These are great questions to go over wi