Summary
A full-length Arthur special (~57 min). When D.W.'s big birthday plans start to fall apart, her imagination takes her on a wild adventure that helps her see what really makes a celebration special. A story about handling disappointment and appreciating the people around you. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Arthur stories open the door to talking about feelings, friendship and doing the right thing. Use these questions to talk about “D.W. and the Beastly Birthday.”
- What does D.W. expect her birthday to be like?
- How does she feel when things don't go as planned?
- What makes a celebration special, even when it isn't perfect?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: birthday, imagination, disappointment, celebration, grateful.
Try it: List three things that make a celebration special that aren't presents.