Course Description: In  Shannon Olsen’s 5-book collection of read-aloud picture books, students of all ages can learn how to build community and collaboration while feeling safe, included, and loved. In this book collection discussion, participants will read (or watch a read-aloud of) all five books in the Classroom Community Collection:

• Our Class is a Family
• Our School is a Family
• Collaboration Station
• A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School
• A Letter from Your Teacher on the Last Day of School

 Then join your fellow educators to discuss how these books can be used to build a sense of welcome and community among the students you teach. While these books are written for elementary grades, middle and high school educators can also use many of these to engage students in building relationships.