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Shannon Olsen Book Bundle

Get special savings when you order a copy of all 4 hardcover picture books in one bundle!

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Our Class is a Family

The #1 read aloud to help build class community.

Our School is a Family

The ultimate read aloud to help strengthen school community.

A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School

A picture book to warmly welcome students on the first day of school.

A Letter From Your Teacher: On the Last Day of School

A picture book to bid students a special farewell on the last day of school.

Nuestra clase es una familia

“Our Class is a Family” in Spanish!

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Book Companions

Extension activities for “Our Class is a Family,” “Our School is a Family” and both “A Letter from Your Teacher” books

Jenga Games

Math and Literacy Games for the Classroom

Guess Who Games

Math Games for the Classroom

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Our Class is a Family bracelets – Welcome Gifts for Back to School

Our Class is a Family Morning Meeting Slides for Class Community Building

Our Class is a Family Activity

A Letter From Your Teacher Book Companion Bundle

Editable Back to School Get to Know You Jenga Game

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Life Between Summers

2 months ago

Teachers never cease to amaze!!! 🤩This teacher read aloud one of my books, “A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School,” while SKYDIVING! 🙀🪂She filmed it as a welcome video to introduce herself to her new group of students. To say that’s a fun first impression is a total understatement! This even aired on TV as an episode called “Weather Gone Viral” on the Weather Channel 📺 Do you plan to read this same book to your kids during back to school time too? I have no doubt you’ll be making a great first impression (even if it’s with your feet on the ground!) 😉💗Video credit: Happily 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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Life Between Summers

3 months ago

“Heck yes, get it!” 🥰 This is everything ❤️❤️❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

Representation matters so much🥹 Basically every time I go to the store, I look for wheelchair representation. It’s not too often we find things but when we do she always has this priceless reaction so heck yes, let’s get it💕 #reels #representation #disability #books #target #wheelchair #wheelchairgirl #wheelchairlife #wheelchairuser #happiness

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Life Between Summers

5 months ago

Today was my favorite shopping day of the year!!! 😍 Book number 3 is in Target, and I couldn’t be more excited!! 🎯🎉❤️This exclusive Target edition has another book jacket that turns into a poster 🙌🏼Just like we did for “A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School,” I thought it’d be fun to have it match one of the posters in the book by Sandie Sonke Illustration (the same one on the new teacher’s door)! For any of you who might like to hang it on your door too, or anywhere else in your classroom 🥰Have you seen this newest one in your local Target yet?? Thanks for sharing with me, I’d love to hear! ❤️P.S. I had the best intentions opting for a basket, but who am I kidding…at Target I know I always end up needing the cart! 🛒😂 ... See MoreSee Less

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Life Between Summers

5 months ago

Need a Mother’s Day song for your students to sing at a class Mother’s Day tea or celebration next month? This is the ONE! 💛A long while back, I took one of my favorite oldies songs and re-wrote the lyrics for students to sing…and their moms absolutely LOVED it! So this continued to be one of my go-to songs for Mother’s Day class performances for many years 👍🏼And now I’m sharing it with you…for free! 🙌🏼🥰 I have a free download with:•the printable lyrics•tips for practicing with your class•a video of me singing the song 🙈 (in case it’s helpful to hear how it sounds out loud, and to get some ideas for student hand motions when they perform) 🤗If you’re already on my email list, I sent this your way yesterday 💌 If you aren't already on it and would like the song, here’s the link below to get it via email! ☀️view.flodesk.com/pages/63c9ba9eecc6781900625e80 ... See MoreSee Less

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Life Between Summers

6 months ago

Today is the DAY!!! 🎉 Our School is a Family is officially available on Amazon! 👏🏼This new book really builds upon Our Class is a Family- extending classroom community to the wider school community 🏫 It’s a book that can be read to kids by teachers, administrators, school librarians, school counselors, speech pathologists, parents, etc. Essentially, any caring grownup who wants students to feel safe, loved, and supported at school! ❤️I've shared more details about the book (including a video book trailer, extension activities, & where you can order your copy) right here: lifebetweensummers.com/2023/03/20/our-school-is-a-family-a-school-community-book/ ... See MoreSee Less

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