Little Clifford / Welcome to Birdwell Island
From Clifford the Big Red Dog · 2000
26 minPre-KK1stSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A flashback reveals how Emily Elizabeth's love turned the runt of the litter into the biggest dog around, and the story of the day the Howards moved to the island. Two warm stories about belonging and caring for others.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Both stories are about love and belonging.
- How did Emily Elizabeth's love help Clifford grow?
- What does it feel like to move somewhere new?
- How can you help a new person feel like they belong?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: belong, love, grow.
Try it: Draw one way to make someone new feel welcome and cared for.