Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved.
With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, “Our Class is a Family” is a book that will help build and strengthen that class community. Kids learn that their classroom is a place where it’s safe to be themselves, it’s okay to make mistakes, and it’s important to be a friend to others. When hearing this story being read aloud by their teacher, students are sure to feel like they are part of a special family.---from the publisher
27 pages 978-0578629094 Ages 3-7
Keywords: school story, class, teachers, safe environment, being yourself, acceptance, accepting others, diversity, diverse books, multicultural, inclusivity, making mistakes, 3 year old, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, Social Emotional Learning SEL
“Family isn’t always your relatives. It’s the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what.” -Unknown
Alexandra Penfold
