Be Kind Episodes & Activities:
These episodes and activities illustrate that loving someone can be unconditional, even when it seems impossible! This entire series continually shows how the friends on Birdwell Island always have to deal with each other's actions. A great example of kindness is when Emily Elizabeth takes Clifford home and loves him, even when he continues to grow, and grow, and grow! Acts of kindness and acceptance are precious gifts to give one another. And this is certainly happening all around Birdwell Island!
 
EPISODE: AND BIRDY MAKES THREE
CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEA: BE KIND*
SYNOPSIS: Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of her
until she can fly home. This doesn't leave her much time to play with
Clifford. Clifford learns that, even when she's busy with other things,
Emily will never stop loving him.
APPLICATION: This episode teaches children that sometimes
we have to allow our best friends the opportunity be friends with
someone else and be understanding about it at the same time. There
are times when others really need our friendship, just like the
baby bird needed Emily. Children can develop coping skills for these
common situations by identifying with the characters in this playful
episode.
CLIFFORD'S NEW WORD: Kindness
Has anyone ever shown you kindness? Probably so! Kindness is the
act of being kind. It means someone is nice, gentle, loving toward
you, and is willing to help you out. Kindness is a wonderful gift
to give away to others. The best thing is. . . that you already
have it inside you! Now, go find someone to give your kindness to!
And remember, the more you give away, the more you will get!
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ACTIVITY:
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King
or Queen of Kindness Checklist & Award Certificate |
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This
activity gives children the opportunity to create and record their
own acts of kindness toward other people and receive recognition for
their good efforts. |
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Materials: |
Printable
Kindness Checklist & Kindness Certificate |
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What
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Brainstorm
with someone to list 10 acts of kindness that you would like to do
for others. Put this list on your refrigerator and each time you share
a specific act of kindness with someone, check it on your list! When
you have checked every act of kindness, have someone fill out your
certificate. Let this award be a reminder of the great effort you
made to be kind to others! |
| *This
episode also supports Clifford's Big idea: HELP OTHERS |
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EPISODE:
CLEO COMES TO TOWN
CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEA: BE KIND*
SYNOPSIS: In flashback, we see how Cleo shook things up when
she first moved to the island. T-Bone learns to accept a new friend
in the neighborhood.
APPLICATION: This episode teaches children the concept of
acceptance. Learning to give ourselves time to appreciate someone
new is an important step toward making new friends.
CLIFFORD'S NEW WORD: Hola! Mi Amigo!
And what does this mean? It's Spanish for "Hello! My Friend !" This
is a cheery greeting for you to say to someone today! Do you remember
who spoke Spanish to T-Bone? It was Manny! |
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Old
Friend, New Friend Bracelets! |
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This
activity gives children the opportunity to identify a current friend
and a new friend. The child will then make a friendship bracelet for
him/herself and each friend. |
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Materials: |
Bracelet
making supplies (home items can be used; buttons, noodles, string,
yarn, old jewelry.) |
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What
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Make
a friendship bracelet for a friend that you already know really well
and a new friend you would like to get to know. Don't forget to make
your own bracelet too! Invite both of your friends to play and surprise
them with their own special bracelet. What a nice thing to do for
old and new friends! |
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More
dog-gone fun things to do!: |
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Plant
something with a friend! It is so much fun taking care of your plants
together and watching them grow. How about giving your plants to new
friends? What a nice thing to do! |
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First,
make a mud pie in a disposable tin pan. Then write your name in the
mud and let it dry! You might decorate it up with some small rocks
or flowers. When it is ready, give it a friend and watch them smile
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episode also supports Clifford's Big idea: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF |
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EPISODE:
LITTLE CLIFFORD
CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEA: BE KIND
SYNOPSIS: In this flashback story, we learn how Emily and Clifford
got together and how Emily's love changed the "runt" of the litter
into the biggest dog around!
APPLICATION: This episode teaches children that our love for
someone else can be the beginning of something wonderful. Emily fell
in love with Clifford the very first time she saw him. Experiencing
a special affection for someone else unconditionally is important
in lasting relationships.
CLIFFORD'S NEW WORD: Memory
What is a memory? A memory is a thought from the past. Do you have
a memory of the last time you climbed a tree, played with your pet,
or ate a huge ice cream sundae? Each day our amazing brain collects
and stores memories in our mind for safe keeping. It's like a picture
book or tape recording about something that we saw, heard or experienced.
Emily shared her fond memories of Clifford as a puppy with her class.
These thoughts were from her memory. |
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ACTIVITY:
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Guess Who? |
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This
activity gives children an opportunity to recognize and name the characters
of Birdwell Island. |
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Materials: |
Printable characters, printable dogs,
printable Clifford, ice
cream sticks, scissors, glue, colors |
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What
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Test
your memory and name these characters of Birdwell Island! Color each
character then cut them out and glue each figure on a stick. Take
turns with a friend and try to name every character! You might even
remember something a particular character said or did in an episode.
Can you talk like the characters? |
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EPISODE:
THE DOG PARK
CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEA: BE KIND
SYNOPSIS: Mr. Bleakman manages to make the park "off limits"
to dogs, only to discover that he misses them when they're gone.
APPLICATION: This episode teaches children the importance of
appreciating others and accepting that everyone makes a mistake from
time to time.
CLIFFORD'S NEW WORD: Appreciation
How do you show appreciation? You show appreciation by being appreciative!
This means that you demonstrate in some way your gratitude and thankfulness.
Appreciation can be shown in many ways by your thoughtful actions
or kind words. It is a wonderful feeling to be appreciated and when
you show someone else your appreciation it usually comes right back
to you! |
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ACTIVITY:
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Bird Watching Binoculars! |
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This
activity gives children the opportunity to create their own binoculars
to watch birds just like Mr. Bleakman! |
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Materials: |
One
paper towel roll or two shorter rolls, tape |
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What
to do: |
Make
your own binoculars and become the neighborhood expert on bird watching!
Take two equal roll lengths and tape them side by side. Decorate or
color them and you've got binoculars. Now, all you need are some birds
to watch! |
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More
dog-gone fun things to do!: |
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Visit
your local pet store or zoo and discover the world of birds. |
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Cast
birdseed into your yard or place the seed in a dish outside and
watch the bird's land for a snack!
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Learn
more about birds by visiting your library. There are magnificent books
on birds to enjoy and share with your family and friends |
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Always
be on the look out for feathers outside. You will be surprised how
many you can find on the ground. This might be something new for
you to collect!
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