Playing with the double meaning of "rules," this picture book, featuring an adorable cast of animal characters, explores how following a few simple rules can foster kindness and community in the classroom.
The authors share classroom design plans, positive language and classroom routines, instructional suggestions,and mor e that all reinforces the idea that children come first in the classroom.
"[Text, illustrations] and critical-thinking questions engage young readers in learning about the tools teachers use to serve their communities"--Publisher.
"Rules are important, but why? Read these opinions about which rules we should keep in the classroom, and decide whether you agree on what rules should we have in our classroom?"--Back cover.
Simple text and photographs explain how schools are similar to communities, describing classroom rules and activities, as well as the roles of teachers, librarians, and principals; and also offers tips to stay healthy at school.
A collection of eighteen poems takes young readers on a tour through a typical school day, tackling subjects such as recess, the school bus, music, gym, and a water fountain.
Pinkalicious has a brand-new teacher, Ms. Penny, but when she misses her old teacher, she comes up with an idea to make her classroom feel a little more familiar.
