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Primary 1 "our class is my family"?

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NatMacFeegle · 21/08/2023 16:56

Is anyone familiar with the book "our class is my family"? P1 child has come back rabbiting about how family isn't just those at home, but its his class too, and how we need to love everyone and accept them as they want.
I'd usually be nonplussed by this, but have become a bit worried by how the snp work with all (thankfully unsuccessful) named person shenanigans!

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readsalotgirl63 · 21/08/2023 17:27

Is is this ? Our Class Is a Family Book Review | Common Sense Media
It is American but I think is aimed at helping very young children get to grips with concepts such as ensuring everyone has their say, gets a fair share, turn taking and that the classroom should be a welcoming and supportive place.

Having had a quick look I'm pretty sure there are better books on these topics but I don't think there is anything terribly sinister about it. Often in P1 they do quite a lot about fairness, cooperation and sharing - as these are developing concepts/new ideas for many at that age.

Our Class Is a Family Book Review

Simple classroom story brims with kindness and empathy. Read Common Sense Media's Our Class Is a Family review, age rating, and parents guide.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/our-class-is-a-family

NatMacFeegle · 21/08/2023 17:31

Ah thanks @readsalotgirl63 I'd come across this too and had presumed it was, but dc said no, so glad you're saying same!

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readsalotgirl63 · 21/08/2023 18:38

If you are concerned there's no harm in asking the class teacher to clarify - it can be quite tricky trying to figure out quite what's going on from what a 5 year old is telling you .

Groovee · 22/08/2023 21:47

I'd double check with the teacher.

mommymaple · 24/09/2023 22:57

Classroom peers and teachers are in no way family. Very strange subject matter for children.

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