Our Class is a Family

Written by Shannon Olsen · Illustrated by Sandie Sonke

Part of the The Classroom Community Collection series

Discover a classroom where students find safety, acceptance, and friendship, forming a family beyond blood ties.

4.5 Goodreads · 1,955 ratings

27 pages· 248 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In 'Our Class is a Family,' students discover a classroom where they can be themselves, make mistakes, and find friendship. As teachers nurture a sense of belonging, children learn that family isn't just about relatives—it's about those who accept and support you. Amidst the challenges of distance learning, this story reassures kids that their class remains a united family, even when apart. Will they embrace this newfound bond and cherish the connections that transcend the classroom walls? Dive into a tale of community, acceptance, and the enduring power of friendship.

From the publisher

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.

And currently, during such an unprecedented time when many teachers and students are not physically in the classroom due to COVID-19 school closures, it’s more important than it’s ever been to give kids the message that their class is a family. Even at a distance, they still stick together.

“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

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