That's Our Teacher (That's Our School)
Ann Morris
That's Our 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 is helping her class with a big science project when the fire alarm suddenly rings! Everyone starts to pack up quickly, but Lisa has one important thing to do before they leave. What could it be?
Themes
Quick Assessment
That's Our Teacher introduces young readers to Lisa Shlansky, a dedicated elementary school teacher, and gives a glimpse into her daily interactions with students and staff. This early reader book is appropriate for children ages 5-8 and features simple language suitable for grade 2 reading levels. It offers a warm and accessible look at school life without any intense content.
Why we rated That's Our Teacher (That's Our School) 7C
That's Our 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 Teacher (That's Our School) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate That's Our 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 Teacher (That's Our School) explores friendship, family, and school life — 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 friendship, family, school life.
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
- 9780761326885
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications
- Published
- 2003-01-01
- Type
- Fiction