Franklin and the Tooth Fairy / Franklin Takes the Blame
From Franklin · 1997
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin loses a tooth and waits excitedly for the tooth fairy — a sweet story about growing up. In the second story, Franklin lets a friend take the blame for something, then makes it right.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about a growing-up milestone and about owning up.
- Why was losing a tooth a big deal for Franklin?
- What happened when Franklin let his friend take the blame?
- Why does it feel better to admit a mistake?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: blame, admit, honest.
Try it: Practice saying 'It was my fault, and I'm sorry' out loud.