Franklin's Christmas Spirit / Franklin's Campout
From Franklin and Friends · 2011
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin discovers the real spirit of Christmas is giving and gratitude, not just gifts. In the second story, a backyard campout calls for a little courage under the stars.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about the giving spirit of the holidays and about a first campout.
- What did Franklin learn the 'Christmas spirit' really means?
- What made the campout a little scary and a little exciting?
- What is something kind you could give without spending money?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: grateful, generous, courage.
Try it: Name one thoughtful, homemade gift you could give someone.