Welcome to the Doghouse / Promises, Promises

From Clifford the Big Red Dog · 2000

Welcome to the Doghouse / Promises, Promises
26 minPre-KK1stSocial-Emotional Learning
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Summary

A flashback shows the challenges the Howards faced arriving with a very big red dog, and Jetta breaks a play date with Emily Elizabeth when a 'better offer' comes along. Two stories about facing challenges and keeping your word.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

One story is about a big challenge; the other about keeping promises.

  1. How did Emily Elizabeth feel when Jetta broke their plan?
  2. Why is it important to keep a promise to a friend?
  3. What could Jetta have done differently?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: promise, keep your word, friend.

Try it: Tell why breaking a promise can hurt a friend's feelings.