Sebastian's Roller Skates
From Storyline Online
7 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Sebastian is so shy he hardly speaks -- until he finds a pair of roller skates and practices, falling and rising, until confidence carries him. A quiet story about finding your voice. Read by Caitlin Wachs.
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Discussion
Sebastian is so shy he hardly speaks -- until he finds a pair of roller skates and practices, falling and rising, until confidence carries him.
- Why is it hard for Sebastian to speak up?
- How do the roller skates help him grow?
- What is something you got better at by practicing?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: shy, practice, confidence.
Try it: Write about a skill you'd like to build and how you'd practice it.