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CARDS Character And Place Recognition
CARDS Character And Place Recognition companion resource for When Callen Said Sorry.
Type: Activity Resource
Storybook
When Callen Said Sorry
Callen Crow loves jokes, but one surprise splash hurts Austin Turtle. With the Real Sorry 3, Callen learns to say sorry, name what he did, and ask how to fix it—then proves his apology through patience, consent, and changed behavior.
In Hawkins Hollow, Callen Crow loves being clever and making friends laugh. But when his pond prank surprises Austin Turtle, the joke stops feeling funny and starts feeling hurtful. Using The Real Sorry 3, Callen learns to slow down, take responsibility, and ask what Austin needs to feel safe again. His apology becomes more than one quick word—it becomes a real act of repair. This warm read-aloud story supports children as they explore apologies, boundaries, changed behavior, kindness, and friendship repair.
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Apology • repair • boundaries • safe jokes • consent • responsibility • changed behavior • trust
Companion Resources
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CHOICE Ask First Or Surprise
CHOICE Ask First Or Surprise companion resource for When Callen Said Sorry.
Type: Choice Activity
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CHOICE Safe Joke Choices
CHOICE Safe Joke Choices companion resource for When Callen Said Sorry.
Type: Choice Activity
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