Create a calm classroom environment. Classrooms resonate with an aura that both adults and students sense immediately. The classroom atmosphere is influenced by many factors, including decoration, cleanliness, seating arrangements, access to supplemental learning materials, and lighting. Assess the classroom environment you have created through the eyes of a troubled youngster, then alter the environment accordingly. Consider playing calming background music at the beginning of class. Display interesting artifacts around the room, including examples of student work. The addition of a few houseplants will help to create a warm atmosphere.