Officer Buckle and Gloria
From Weston Woods Storybook Films · 1997
11 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Peggy Rathmann's Caldecott Medal story, narrated by John Lithgow: Officer Buckle's safety talks are ignored until his police dog Gloria starts acting them out behind his back and the crowds go wild. When Buckle learns the truth, the two friends must figure out that they're best as a team. A funny story about friendship, teamwork, and giving credit.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Nobody listens to Officer Buckle's safety tips -- until his dog Gloria steals the show.
- Why does the audience suddenly love Officer Buckle's safety talks?
- How does Officer Buckle feel when he learns what Gloria was doing?
- Why does the last safety tip say "always stick with your buddy"?
- Think of a time you did something better with a partner than alone. What made it work?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: safety, teamwork, audience, buddy
- Make up one safety tip for your classroom and act it out like Gloria would.
- Name one job that is easier or more fun when two people team up, and say why.