Hurry Up, Franklin / Franklin's Bad Day
From Franklin · 1997
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin can't wait to get to Bear's house and learns that hurrying doesn't make time go faster. Later, one thing after another goes wrong and Franklin has a truly bad day — until he finds a way to turn his mood around.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Both stories are about patience and handling a frustrating day.
- What did Franklin do while he waited to leave for Bear's house?
- What made Franklin's bad day feel better?
- What helps you feel better when you're having a rough day?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: patient, wait, mood.
Try it: Name one thing you can do to calm down when you feel grumpy.