Building Positive Relationships

 Many of my students are unfortunately do not go to a happy home. They do not have the opportunity to sit at a dinner table and discuss their school day. Many times, homework is an option for them due to taking care of household responsibilities.  being the biggest priority. Building positive relationships between teachers and students are crucial to have an impact on both academic and social-emotional aspects of students' life. The top three reasons that I want to focus on includes trust/comfort, enhanced communication, and increased motivation. Positive Relationships create a sense of trust and comfort which can more likely keep students engaged in the learning process and taking risks to academics to learn. When students are more likely to express their thoughts, concerns, and questions when they feel genuinely connected. The communication is essential for address individual learning needs and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Specifically, I have students that come to me before school to discuss issues that are even non-academic. As a teacher, I realize I become the student's educator, mentor, therapist, and even second mother., Finally, students are more motivated to learn when they have a personal positive connection. Positive relationships can enhance student intrinsic motivation making them more excited to participate in class. Along with this giving amazing positive reinforcement when students participate in class discussion.