Franklin's Visitor / Franklin's Not-So-Broken Bone
From Franklin · 1998
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A visitor from far away does things differently, and Franklin learns to appreciate new customs. In the second story, Franklin pretends an injury is worse than it is to get attention, then comes clean.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about welcoming differences and about honesty.
- What did Franklin learn from his visitor?
- Why did Franklin pretend his bone was broken?
- How can we be kind to someone who does things differently?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: visitor, different, honest.
Try it: Share one custom or tradition that's special in your family.