About This Book
Eve Bunting's "Our Teacher's Having a Baby" offers a heartwarming look at a first-grade classroom's journey through their teacher Mrs. Neal's pregnancy. The students are actively involved in the anticipation, writing letters to the unborn baby, brainstorming names, and even decorating a bulletin board nursery. This gentle story provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss new babies, family changes, and the excitement of welcoming a new member into a community, whether it's a family or a classroom. It's ideal for children aged 4-7, particularly those who might be expecting a new sibling or have a pregnant teacher themselves.
As the months pass during first-grade teacher Mrs. Neal's pregnancy, her class gets involved writing letters to the baby, thinking up possible names for it, and designing a baby room on the bulletin board.
Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think it would be like if your teacher had a baby?
2
What are some ways we can show kindness and support to someone who is expecting a baby?
3
If you were in Mrs. Neal's class, what name would you suggest for the baby?
4
What are some things you remember about when a baby joined your family or a friend's family?
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