What did we learn?
Four small ideas, hidden inside four dog stories.
Say sorry when you hurt someone
Black Jack offered his paw and gave Katie a lick. In his way, he was saying he loved her and was sorry.
A puppy is still learning
Black Jack's family decided he should go to obedience school, and the whole family would learn the commands, too.
Looking after a pet is a job
Nicky and Luke promised to do their chores. Their father told them it would be their jobs to feed and walk the puppy.
A rescue dog can change a family
Rascal was born during a hurricane and lived in an animal shelter. Zack and Maddie's family gave him a home.
Talk about it together
A grown-up can pick one question and let the conversation go wherever it goes.
- 1.Black Jack took Katie's sandwich. How do you think Katie felt, and what did Black Jack do to make things right?
- 2.Why do you think Black Jack tried to hide the hole in the couch?
- 3.Nicky and Luke promised to do their chores. What jobs would you do to look after a pet?
- 4.Rascal was born during a hurricane and lived in an animal shelter. Why do you think a rescue dog needs a home of his own?
- 5.Which of the four dogs is most like you, and why?
- 6.Zack gave Maddie a puppy for her birthday. Who would you like to give a gift to?