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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS
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LEARNING STARTS HERE with the story behind the story.
Teddy¹s First Day at School focuses on the social value of:
Und er sta nd ing • the ability to appreciate or accept the feelings and thoughts of others • the act of being tolerant and showing kindness in diverse situations In this story, Teddy goes to school with his boy, Matthew, and meets another stuffed bear. The two bears get off to a rough start because of their differences, but working together when an issue arises leads them to a fresh beginning. When young children are introduced to the Teddy stories, their desire to hear the stories over and over helps them absorb key social values. As this story unfolds, children discover how understanding and accepting differences can lead to strong friendships. After reading Teddy’s tale together, the following questions will help you jumpstart a conversation about understanding with your child:
• How do you think Teddy felt when Stuffy asked if he was a real bear?
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• How do you feel about Stuffy’s attitude after he meets Teddy’s friends? • Why do you think Teddy and his friends leave Stuffy up on the bookcase? • What does Stuffy do that makes Teddy and his friends like him? • How would you have acted if Stuffy was grumpy to you? • If someone is not like you, how should you treat them?
Sharing these questions with your child after each reading will reinforce the value of understanding and emphasize the rewards of accepting other¹s differences - all in a friendly, stimulating, and warm story that children enjoy. Danelle Schulze
Doug Grant
Education Specialist
Businessman/Advisor
President/Founder
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2 Kids Publishing
Social Values Media
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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS 5
Teddy bubbled with
excitement as he looked around the classroom.
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He thought being at school with his boy, Matthew, was the best adventure ever — until he spied a grumpy bear slouched in the corner. 7
eddy, meet Stuffy, our class bear. “TMaybe you two can be friends,” Matthew suggested after plopping Teddy down beside the brown bear. Teddy smiled. Stuffy didn’t.
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eddy looked all around. Matthew sat Tdown to play with the other children. “Miss Kim, these blocks don’t fit together,” Matthew said. “They’re all different.” “Keep trying and see what happens,” replied Miss Kim.
Matthew and his classmates stacked the blocks. Big blocks. Small Blocks. Round blocks. Square blocks. 9
S oon a skyscraper grew from the pile. “Wow, that’s awesome!” shouted Matthew. “All the different pieces fit together perfectly!”
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people,” said Miss Kim. “J“If ustwelike take time to understand each other’s differences, we can do marvelous things.” “Time for recess!” The children lined up and marched out the door.
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