Our Class is a Family Page

Our class is a family. When you think of a family, might picture one in a house, a mom, and dad, a couple of kids, plus their dogs, and a pet mouse. Perhaps you think of grandma or a stepmom and stepdad. It could be those 14 cousins, or that twin who makes you mad. But family doesn't have to be who you're related to. It can be another special group who love and care for you. Have you ever thought about where most of your time is spent? It's at school, with all of us. That's where all those hours went. So if our classroom is the place where we spend our days, why wouldn't we want to make it like a home in many ways? It's a place where we can show respect and kindness to each other, a spot where we can be ourselves and make memories with one another. We'll have things in common. These are connections that we'll seek. But we'll still celebrate our differences and what makes us each unique. Our classroom is a special haven where it's OK to make mistakes. We learn from them and try again, no matter what it takes. We'll all have tough days sometimes. But your teacher is here for you. And as long as you're a friend to others, your peers will be there, too. Ouch. In this classroom of four walls, we will stick together. We'll help each other learn and grow in any kind of weather. So let's always remember what a great team we can be. You have Our back, and we have yours. We're a classroom family. The end.