Potluck Party Pooper / The Best Gift
From Clifford the Big Red Dog · 2000
26 minPre-KK1stSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Mr. Bleakman resists coming to the Howards' party until kindness wins him over, and Emily Elizabeth is sure she has the perfect birthday gift for her mom. Two stories about including others and giving from the heart.
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Discussion
Both stories are about warmth and generosity.
- Why didn't Mr. Bleakman want to come to the party?
- How did the neighbors help him feel welcome?
- What makes a gift really special?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: include, generous, thoughtful.
Try it: Think of a gift you could give that costs nothing but time or kindness.