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Callen’s Gossip Problem
Callen Crow loves news, but guessing words about Spencer Field Mouse hurt a friend. With the Stop–Think–Check 3, Callen learns to stop talking, ask whether his words are kind and true, and check with the person first.
Callen Crow loves news, but sometimes he talks before he thinks. When his guessing words about Spencer hurt a friend, Callen has to learn that not every thought should be shared. With a gentle three-step tool, Callen learns how to stop talking, ask whether his words are kind and true, and check with the person before repeating something uncertain. Little by little, the story stump becomes a place where repair, listening, and honest checking help friendships feel safer again. This warm Hawkins Hollow read-aloud supports children as they explore gossip, kindness, empathy, truth, repair, and safer choices with the words they share.
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Gossip • truth • kind words • apology • public correction • empathy • friendship repair
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