There’s something powerful about the first read-aloud of the school year. It sets the tone, the mood, and it helps create the classroom culture you want all year long.
One of the best choices to kick off your school year?
Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen
This heartfelt book gently introduces students to the idea that school can be a safe, welcoming place where they belong. It gives words to the feeling every teacher wants to create: We’re more than just a group of students . . . we’re a family.
Here’s how to make the most of this book during those first few days of school:
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