Scholastic Families/Feelings/Friendship Series Vol. 1
| Series
Information |
Curricular
Areas:
Language Arts/Literature |
| Length: 12/5-30-Minute Programs |
| Grade Levels: K-3 |
| Teacher's Guide see below |
Scholastic ETV Consortium |
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This series explores the often times complex emotions young people experience
when faced by issues such as a new baby in the family, slow learners,
bad moods and friendship.
The short episodes can be used as a supplement to your reading curriculum.
Study guides for most episodes are available.
Episode Descriptions
1 The Beast of Monsieur Racine — (9:03)
Study Guide
2 Elizabeti's Doll — When her new baby brother arrives,
Elizabeti, a young Tanzanian girl, longs for a baby of her own to hold
and bathe and kiss and burp. One day she finds the perfect baby - a rock
she names Eva - just the right size for holding and bathing and kissing
and burping. (8:18) Study
Guide
3 Happy Birthday Moon — A bear buys the moon a beautiful
present after he learns the moon has the same birthday. A gentle celebration
of love and friendship. (6:45)
4 Leo the Late Bloomer — What's the matter with Leo?"
his father asks, when Leo can't read, write, draw, eat neatly or speak.
"He's just a late bloomer", explains his mother. And sure enough,
one day in his own good time, Leo shows everyone how glorious it is to
finally bloom. Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt. (7:17)
5 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel — Big diesel machines
threaten Mike Mulligan and his little old steam shovel, Mary Anne, out
of business until Mike agrees to tackle a big job. (10:46)
6 Noisy Nora — With everyone in her house too busy to listen,
Nora makes her presence known at every turn. (6:15) Study
Guide
7 A Picture for Harold's Room — With his purple crayon, Harold
draws a picture for his room - and then becomes part of it. (6:21) Study
Guide
8 Picnic — The littlest mouse disappears on the way to a
family outing, temporarily putting a damper on the fun and games. (12:49) Study
Guide
9 The Red Balloon — A lonely French boy discovers a new companion
that follows him everywhere he goes. This touching story of friendship
should appeal to the child in everyone. (33:58)
10 Smile for Auntie — Silly Auntie will try anything, from
singing and dancing to standing on her head, to get Baby to smile! (5:08)
11 A Weekend With Wendell — Three cheers for compromise as
quiet as a mouse Sophie learns to assert herself with bossy, big-mouthed
Wendell. (10:02) Study
Guide
12 Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge — In this gentle, moving
story about caring and sharing, a small boy helps an old friend remember
when her memory is not as sharp as it used to be. (8:27)
Study
Guide
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