Should we consider students' emotions when promoting language development in classrooms?

Yes, language development requires that students practice in emotionally safe and supportive environments. Create an emotional climate in your classroom that makes students feel safe as they practice language. For example, practice saying: 1. "That's okay. We all struggle to express ourselves. The more you practice, the better you'll get at it." 2. "We should listen politely when a classmate is trying to explain his or her thoughts. We're here to support each other." 3. "That's okay. We all struggle. Give it a try, and say as much as you can, and we'll take it from there."