Franklin Tiene Un Mal Dia
Franklin The Turtle Series
What’s inside...
En 'Franklin Tiene Un Mal Día', Franklin enfrenta varios desafíos que afectan su estado de ánimo, desde despertarse tarde hasta problemas en la escuela y desacuerdos con amigos. Aprende a manejar sus emociones y a buscar apoyo en su familia y amigos para superar los malos momentos. En otra narración, se despierta de mal humor porque su amiga Otter se ha mudado, pero con el consuelo de su padre y creando un regalo especial para Otter, recupera el ánimo. La historia enseña sobre resiliencia, empatía y comunicación, y cómo mantener conexión con seres queridos a distancia.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Franklin felt when he was having a bad day?
What do you do when you're having a tough day?
Can you think of a time when talking to someone made you feel better?
What could Franklin's friends do to help him feel better?
How does it make you feel when you help someone who’s sad or upset?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use empathetic listening. Encourage your child to express their feelings by nodding and maintaining eye contact.
Relate personal experiences. Sharing your own stories of handling bad days can help your child feel understood.
Validate emotions. Let your child know it’s okay to feel upset, and discuss healthy ways to deal with tough emotions.
Explore solutions together. After discussing Franklin’s situation, ask your child how they might help a friend in a similar scenario or how they might like to be supported on a bad day.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Emotional Expression
Explanation: Franklin, the protagonist, learns to express his emotions rather than bottling them up inside. Throughout the day, as he encounters various frustrations, he finds solace in sharing his feelings with his friends and family.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to identify their feelings and realize the importance of talking about them with others, rather than keeping them to themselves. This can help in developing their emotional intelligence and fostering better relationships.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: As Franklin shares his troubles, his friends listen and show understanding. This demonstrates how empathy works and the comfort it can provide to someone who is upset.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of listening to others and offering empathy. Understanding another's feelings can be a crucial skill in nurturing friendships and helping peers in distress.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite having a bad day, Franklin learns to cope with his feelings and finds ways to make his day better. He doesn't let his bad mood dictate his entire day.
Real-World Application: Children learn that bad moments don't have to turn into bad days. They can find strength in resilience and learn that they have the power to change their own moods and outcomes with positive thinking and actions.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Franklin faces various challenges throughout his day and learns to think of solutions rather than dwelling on the problems. By the end of the book, Franklin has a new perspective on handling bad days.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of facing problems head-on and thinking creatively to find solutions. It helps them develop critical thinking skills that are essential in everyday life.