🧣Rascal’s Trip

School Resources

About the Story

Rascal’s Trip follows a young character who loves adventure but often acts before thinking. When a rushed decision leads to trouble, Rascal learns the importance of slowing down, thinking ahead, and considering the consequences of his choices.

This gentle story helps young readers understand that good decisions often happen before a problem begins.

Recommended Ages

  • Ages 5–8

  • Pre-K through Grade 2

  • Read-aloud or early independent reading

Learning Focus

This story supports:

  • Reading confidence

  • Listening comprehension

  • Vocabulary development

  • Social-emotional learning

Character & Theme

  • Self-control

  • Responsibility

  • Thinking ahead

  • Understanding consequences

How Families & Classrooms Use This Book

  • Story time read-aloud

  • Independent early reading

  • Small group discussion

  • Character education lessons

The story works well for short discussions and real-life connections.

Discussion Starters

(Oral and age-appropriate)

  • What choice did Rascal make at the beginning of the story?

  • What happened because he didn’t think ahead?

  • How did Rascal feel afterward?

  • What could Rascal do differently next time?

  • What does it mean to “think ahead”?

Optional Extension Activities

  • Draw the part where Rascal learns an important lesson

  • Act out the story and try a different ending

  • Retell the story using your own words

  • Talk about a time when thinking ahead helped you

A Note for Educators & Parents

This story includes “What-If” discussion questions that help children explore cause and effect and connect story events to everyday choices in a developmentally appropriate way.

Author Visits

This book may be included in author visits for younger students, focusing on storytelling, decision-making, and positive character traits.