This video explores the concept of family beyond traditional definitions, emphasizing the idea that a classroom can be a family. It highlights the importance of respect, kindness, and making connections with classmates, creating a supportive and caring environment at school.

Let's talk about family. They come in all shapes and sizes. You don't have to be related to someone for them to be your family. If you love them or like them, they can still be your family. In "Our Class is a Family," you'll take a look at the family you find at school. What? There's family at school? That's right, there is. Come on, let's watch together. ♪♪♪ Our Class is a Family. ♪♪♪ When you think of a family, you might picture one in a house: a mom, a 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.