Level 1 • Lesson 37 — Creating a class book

Objective

I can help create a simple class book. I can make a page with a title, a short sentence, and a picture that matches.

Materials

Pencil and eraser
Ruled paper or a story notebook
Colored pencils or crayons
Stapler, folder, or binder for the class book
Tracing Pad (below)

A "class book" can be made at home too. Children can collect pages from siblings, friends, or family and staple them together as a small book.

Mini-lesson — What is a class book?

A class book is a book that a group makes together. Each person adds one page to the book.

A simple class book usually has:

a front cover with a big title,
pages from each child,
each page has a title or name,
a short sentence and a picture.

Example class book:

Title on the cover: "Our Favorite Animals"
Mia's page: picture of a cat and the sentence "My cat likes to nap."
Leo's page: picture of a dog and the sentence "My dog runs in the yard."
At the end, everyone can read the class book together.

When we make a class book, we remember to:

Choose a topic: for example pets, games, or seasons.
Write a title: a short line that tells what the book is about.
Make each page: picture plus a clear sentence.
Share the book: read it together like a real book.

Titles do not need to be long. A strong title like "Our Playground Games" or "Our Weather Book" is perfect for this age.

Picture strip: "Our class book on the table"

Guided Practice — Plan and model a class book page

Use the Tracing Pad to warm up with class book words. Then follow this simple routine to plan a page for a class book.

Choose a class book topic:
Together, pick one idea like favorite animals, playground games, or weather days.
Say the book title out loud:
Try a short title such as "Our Favorite Animals" or "Our Playground Games".
Warm up on the Tracing Pad:
Trace words like class, book, title, and page. Whisper-read the words as you trace.
Plan your page:
Decide:
- What picture will you draw?
- What one short sentence will match it?
Keep the sentence simple and clear.
Write your page sentence:
On your paper, write one neat sentence that matches your picture. Start with a capital letter and end with a period.
Add your picture:
Draw a picture above or beside your sentence that shows what you wrote about.
Sign your name:
At the bottom of the page, write your first name so readers know who made the page.

When all the pages are finished, stack them together, add a simple cover, and read your class book like a real book.

Tracing Pad

Lines Trace

Pen

Drag & Drop — Help build our class book

You will help build a simple class book called "Our Favorite Things". First, make the title for the cover. Then build the sentences for each child's page inside the book.

On the device:
Read the class book idea for each question. Look at the book picture. Then drag the word chips into the empty slots inside the book to build a good title or sentence. Chips stay in their own question.

On paper:
Make your own page that could be added to this class book. Draw a picture of one favorite thing (a pet, a game, or a kind of day). Under your picture, write a clear sentence that matches it, starting with "My favorite…".

Cover — Title of the class book:
This class book has pages from many children. Each page shows a favorite pet, game, or kind of day. Build a short title for the front cover.

Our Favorite Things Class Games

Page 1 — Mia's favorite pet:
Mia's page is in the class book about favorite things. Her picture shows a cat curled up on a pillow. Build a sentence that tells what her favorite pet is.

My favorite pet is my cat. dog big

Page 2 — Leo's favorite game:
Leo's page is in the class book about favorite things. His picture shows him kicking a soccer ball on the playground. Build a sentence that tells what his favorite game is.

My favorite game is soccer. sleep inside

Page 3 — Ava's rainy favorite:
Ava's page is in the class book about favorite things. Her picture shows her in boots, jumping in rain puddles. Build a sentence that tells what her favorite rainy day thing is.

My favorite thing is jumping in puddles. hide dry

Page 4 — Noah's winter favorite:
Noah's page is also in the class book about favorite things. His picture shows him rolling snow and building a snowman. Build a sentence that tells what his favorite winter fun is.

My favorite winter fun is building a snowman. swim rain

Quick Check — Creating a class book

Answer each question about class books. This is a gentle 10-question check.

What is a class book?

A book that only one person makes A book that a group makes together A book with no words or pictures

Why is the title of a class book important?

It shows who can touch the book It tells how loud to read It tells what the book is about

What should each page in a class book usually have?

A picture and a matching sentence Only a scribble with no words Only a list of numbers

How do you know your sentence and picture are a good match?

They are about two very different things They both show the same idea on the page The picture is silly and the sentence is blank

Which is the best title for a class book about pets?

"My Long Super Amazing Things" "Numbers and Shapes" "Our Class Pet Stories"

Why should you write your name on your class book page?

So people know who made that page So no one else can read it So the teacher throws it away

How can you help make the class book easy to read?

Write very tiny letters all over the page Use neat writing and leave spaces between words Color over all the words with dark crayon

What is a fun way to use the class book when it is finished?

Hide it so no one can see it Tear out the pages and throw them away Read it together like a real book

If a friend is stuck on their class book page, what can you do?

Kindly help them think of a word or idea Laugh and walk away Scribble on their picture

Who does the class book belong to at the end?

Only the first person in the class Everyone who helped make pages for it Nobody, because it is not a real book

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Understands that a class book is made by a group Helps choose or read a simple title for the class book Creates a page with a picture and a matching sentence Uses capital letter and period in the class book sentence Writes their name clearly on their page Listens and looks when classmates share pages from the class book Treats the class book gently like a real book

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I like making pages for a class book. 🙂 I can make a class book page, but I want more practice. 😅 Making a class book page still feels a bit tricky for me.

Next time I will…

Choose a short, clear title Make a picture that matches my sentence Write my sentence neatly with spaces Share the class book kindly with others

Lesson 37: Creating a class book