Description
Our School is a Family by Shannon Olsen is an SEL book that covers concepts of classroom and school community, recognizing those around us, and will help students feel loved and safe in their learning environment. The perfect to incorporate at the beginning of the school year!
There are 26 pages and 15 activities that come in both printable and digital versions.
The engaging activities can be used for:
Morning Meetings
SEL / Character Education Block
Stations/Centers
Character Education Units
Sub plans
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Personal Reflection
AND MORE!
Our School is a Family by Shannon Olsen resource includes:
What’s included in this resource page
Summarizing
Theme
Draw a picture of your “Class Family”
Recognizing School Community Members
Librarians/favorite book to read
School Family Member Match-up
Family time
Positive Affirmation Cards
School Community
Personal Definitions of Family
My School is my family: Writing Prompt
How well do you know your…… (school family member) game
Vocabulary Find
Coloring Page
Summary of Story:
Students have a classroom community with their teacher and peers, but they also have an extended family to support them. Specifically, all of the helpers who are a big piece of the heart of a school:
Administrators, school librarians, counselors, speech pathologists, school secretaries, custodians, reading specialists, cafeteria workers, and parent volunteers…just to name a few!
Our School is a Family is a book that will help students feel extra safe, loved, & supported in their learning environment. Especially when read aloud by a teacher, school librarian, or a special guest reader in the classroom (such as an administrator, counselor, etc).
If you enjoyed this resource, you should check out the following SEL resources from
The Bright Cookie TPT store AND on this Website!
Growth Mindset:
Salt in His Shoes- A story about perseverance and a growth mindset.
The Girl Who Made a Million Mistakes– Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Self-Esteem
The Power of Your Words:
Mr. Peabody’s Apples– A story about the “power of your words” and not spreading rumors or gossip
Friendship / Problem Solving
I’m Not Just a Scribble– Inclusiveness, Friendship, Belonging, Self-Worth
Enemy Pie– Friendship, Problem-Solving, Bullying, Judgement, Respect
Self-Control:
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days– Feelings / Self Control
My Mouth is a Volcano– A story about learning to have self-control with your words and interrupting.
Second Chances:
Being Your Best Self:
Choices / Feelings / Emotions:
My Magical Feelings-Discusses 12 different Feelings. It’s Okay to have feelings; our reaction to them counts!
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