How it works
A promise is a big word. It means, you can count on me.
Keep a promise, even when it is hard or boring.
If you truly cannot, tell them early and kindly. That is how friends learn that they can trust you.
Worked examples
Keep it
- Kit promises to feed Dot's chick tomorrow morning.
- It is raining and his blanket is warm, but he remembers the promise.
- He puts on his raincoat and feeds the chick. Dot says, I knew I could count on you.
Tell them early
- Kit promises to help Bun paint her fence, and then his tummy feels sore.
- His grown-up says he needs to rest, so Kit goes to tell Bun that evening.
- He says sorry and asks, can we paint the fence next week instead?
Thank you for telling me
- Bun says, thank you for telling me early.
- Now Bun can ask Rex to help, and she tells Kit to feel better soon.
- Telling early lets a friend make another plan.
A taste of the worksheets
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
- True or false? If you cannot keep a promise, it is best to say nothing.