A New Friend / Stormy Weather

From Clifford the Big Red Dog · 2000

A New Friend / Stormy Weather
26 minPre-KK1stSocial-Emotional Learning
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Summary

A new dog named K.C. has only three legs, and Clifford's friends aren't sure how to act around him. Then Clifford's love of digging causes trouble around town. Two stories about accepting differences and understanding others.

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Discussion

These stories are about welcoming a new friend and understanding others.

  1. Why did the dogs feel unsure about K.C. at first?
  2. How is K.C. the same as the other dogs? How is he different?
  3. What is a kind way to welcome someone new?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: welcome, different, kind.

Try it: Draw yourself welcoming a new friend. What would you say to them?