Franklin's Swimming Party / Franklin's Soccer Field Folly
From Franklin · 2004
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin overcomes his nerves and perseveres at learning to swim. In the second story, a mistake damages the soccer field and Franklin works to make it right.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about learning to swim and about repairing a mistake.
- How did Franklin get braver about swimming?
- What did Franklin do after the soccer-field mistake?
- What helps you keep going when a skill feels hard?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: persevere, swim, repair.
Try it: Share a skill you're still working on and your next step.