Our Classroom Rules!

Kallie George wrote this picture book as a companion to Our Playground Rules! It turns on the two meanings of the word rules, presenting classroom guidelines as both regulations and things that matter. The book sets out a handful of ideas for how a class can work well together: students look out for one another, they share their thoughts and express themselves, and they tidy up and line up as a group. It also reassures young readers that slip-ups are acceptable, since making mistakes is part of how people learn.

The text is kept simple and the tone is light, with gentle humor and a cast of animal characters carrying the story. The book suits the start of a school year, when children are settling into a new room and new routines.

It is aimed at teachers, school staff and families who want to nurture empathy, build social-emotional skills and help a classroom feel like a community.