Our Class Is a Family is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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"Our Class Is a Family" by Shannon Olsen is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the sense of community and togetherness within a classroom. The story follows a diverse group of students as they navigate their daily routines, support one another, and create a harmonious classroom environment. Through vibrant illustrations and relatable scenarios, the book emphasizes the importance of kindness, respect, and empathy in building strong relationships. The students learn to appreciate each other's unique qualities and backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging and unity. With its uplifting message and inclusive representation, "Our Class Is a Family" teaches young readers valuable lessons about compassion, teamwork, and the power of embracing diversity.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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