Franklin's Ups and Downs / Franklin's New Teacher
From Franklin and Friends · 2011
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin has a day of ups and downs and learns that feelings change and that's okay. In the second story, a new teacher feels unfamiliar until Franklin gives the change a chance.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about big feelings and about welcoming a change.
- What were some of Franklin's 'ups' and 'downs'?
- Why was Franklin unsure about the new teacher at first?
- What helps you feel better when your day has a 'down'?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: feelings, change, adjust.
Try it: Name one 'up' and one 'down' from your own day.