That's Our Gym Teacher (That's Our School)
Ann Morris
That's Our Gym Teacher (That's Our School)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann Morris
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Lisa Shlansky isn’t just any teacher — she’s the heart of the school, making every day special for kids and teachers alike. From morning greetings to afternoon fun, her day is packed with surprises that show why she’s so important. Discover how one teacher can change a whole school!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces Lisa Shlansky, an elementary school teacher, and highlights her daily interactions with students and staff. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it offers a simple and positive look at school life without any challenging content. The book supports early reading skills and emphasizes community and kindness.
Why we rated That's Our Gym Teacher (That's Our School) 7C
That's Our Gym Teacher (That's Our School) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That's Our Gym Teacher (That's Our School) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate That's Our Gym Teacher (That's Our School) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, That's Our Gym Teacher (That's Our School) explores family, friendship, school, and early education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, school.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761326847
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications
- Published
- 2003-01-01
- Type
- Fiction