The Lost Puppy is a heartwarming Social Emotional Learning (SEL) story about kindness, responsibility, empathy, and helping others. The story follows Tom, a young boy who discovers a frightened little puppy alone inside a box while walking home. Instead of ignoring the puppy, Tom stops to help and makes sure it is safe.
Tom gently picks up the puppy, makes a sign saying “Lost Puppy! Call Tom,” and waits for someone to come looking for it. While waiting, he takes the puppy home and gives it food and water. The next day, a worried girl arrives asking if Tom has seen her puppy. Tom is happy to reunite the puppy with its owner and feels proud that he was able to help.
This simple and engaging SEL story teaches children that a kind heart can make a big difference. Tom's actions provide a relatable example of caring for others, taking responsibility, showing compassion, and helping someone who is in need.
Reading SEL stories like this can help young children recognize opportunities to help others and understand how kindness and responsible choices can positively affect people and animals. The story is especially useful for discussing empathy, kindness, responsibility, caring for animals, and helping others.
The resource includes 5 comprehension questions about who found the puppy, where it was found, how Tom helped, who came to get the puppy, and how Tom felt at the end. A complete answer key is included for teachers and parents to support easy checking and reading comprehension practice.
This resource is ideal for early readers, classroom read-alouds, SEL lessons, kindness discussions, animal-themed reading activities, small-group instruction, homeschool lessons, or reading practice at home.
What children can learn:
- Kindness and compassion
- Helping others
- Responsibility
- Empathy
- Caring for animals
- Making responsible choices
- Understanding others' needs
- Taking action to solve a problem
- The positive feeling that comes from helping others
Format: Printable PDF
Page Size: 8.5 x 11 inches, USA standard size
Includes: Illustrated SEL story, 5 comprehension questions, and complete answer key
Recommended Grades: 1–2
3- Tags
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4- Price
$2.49
5- Grade
Grades 1–2
6- Subject
Reading / Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
7- Resource Type
Printable SEL Story / Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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