Is That Kosher / Never Never Never
From Arthur · 2013
27 min1st2nd3rd4thSocial-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
Summary
Two stories (~27 min). In "Is That Kosher," Buster decides to try fasting for Yom Kippur to support his friend Francine, and learns about a religious tradition different from his own. In "Never Never Never," D.W. thinks more gifts mean more love -- until she learns that people show they care in many ways. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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Discussion
Arthur stories open the door to talking about feelings, friendship and doing the right thing. Use these questions to talk about “Is That Kosher / Never Never Never.”
- What tradition does Buster learn about, and why does he want to take part?
- How does D.W. learn that love is shown in more ways than gifts?
- What is a tradition your family or a friend's family keeps?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: tradition, respect, fasting, holiday, care.
Try it: Draw or describe a tradition you know. Write one way it shows people care.