Online Lesson

Tricks for Treats

Introduction:

Pretend you have a dog, and your dog will not do any tricks. What could you do to make your dog do tricks. In this lesson, you will hear a story. This story book is about Clifford, the Big Red Dog. You will find out why Clifford likes to do tricks. What works for Clifford might work for other pets--and for people, too.

Task:

You will draw two pictures.

• One picture will show a treat that you would like to have.
• The other will show something you would do to earn a treat.

Process:

Click on the dog , Emily Elizabeth will read to you. The story she is reading is "Tummy Trouble" and you are going to find out why Clifford does tricks. The words in red make things happen.

When you are finished complete the questions in this activity.

Questions:

• What kind of trick would you do?
• Would you work hard at something at school if someone gave you a treat?
• What is something you could do to earn a treat at school?
• A treat does not have to be food. Can you think of other treats?
• Fold a piece of paper in half.
  • Draw a picture of a treat you like to have on one side of the page.
  • Draw a picture of yourself doing something to earn the treat on the other side.

Conclusion:

Dogs and people work for treats. Dogs will sit up for a treat. Children will clean their rooms for a treat. Treats can be things like money, toys, hugs, as well as food.

Assessment Activity:

Emily Elizabeth would like to read you another story. Click on the rabbit and listen while Emily reads you a story about Wally, the classroom bunny.

When you are finished answer the questions in this activity.

Questions:

• What other kind of treats would a bunny like?

Extension Activity:

Choose one of the following activities by clicking on the picture.

• Color Pictures
• Play Games