Franklin and the Puppy / Franklin Takes the Bus
From Franklin · 1999
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin cares for a playful puppy and learns what steady responsibility takes. In the second story, Franklin rides the school bus on his own for the first time.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about caring for a puppy and about riding the bus alone.
- What jobs came with looking after the puppy?
- How did Franklin feel about riding the bus alone?
- What is something new you learned to do by yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: responsible, puppy, independent.
Try it: List two rules for staying safe on a bus.