ELL students are part of the classroom community and they need to feel a sense of belongingness and involvement in the classroom. Generally, most of ELLs tend to be anxious and reluctant about expressing their thoughts and feelings comfortably. Therefore, it is the teacher’s duty to fulfill these needs and make ELL children become involved in the classroom activities. One way teachers can build a positive classroom community is through establishing trust. There are simple but powerful strategies teachers can use to accomplish that, such as by making eye contact with them, listening and caring to what they need to say, and acknowledging their thoughts and feelings. Moreover, the teacher’s welcoming acceptance of children's feelings and emotions
