Franklin Has a Sleepover / Franklin's Halloween
From Franklin · 1997
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin's first sleepover at Bear's house brings a wave of homesickness he has to work through. Then it's Halloween, and Franklin discovers that a scary costume can hide a friendly face.
Viewer safety
All ages
Franklin's Halloween has gentle, kid-friendly spooky costumes — nothing frightening.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about missing home and about not judging by appearances.
- What made Franklin feel homesick at the sleepover?
- How did Franklin feel once he found out who was behind the costume?
- What helps you feel brave when something looks a little spooky?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: homesick, costume, brave.
Try it: Tell a partner about a costume that looked scary but turned out to be fun.