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Classroom Feeling Tone

The feeling tone you establish in your classroom has a lot to do with your success. Students learn best when they feel comfortable with their teachers. Here are some ways to establish a positive feeling tone in your classroom.

• Pay attention to the needs of all your students.
• Use encouraging words often.
• Maintain pleasant eye contact.
• Speak in a pleasant voice.
• Use encouraging facial expressions.
• Make liberal use of praise and compliments.
• Maintain positive expectations.

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