The Story
What was the train carrying to the children?
Toys, dolls, and food
Who is the smallest engine in the story?
The Little Blue Engine.
What lesson does the story teach?
Believe in yourself and never give up.
What color is the helpful engine?
Blue
Say "I think I can!" three times fast!
Students repeat the phrase.
Why did the train stop?
It broke down and couldn’t go over the mountain.
Who was the first engine to say no?
The Big Strong Engine.
Why is the Little Blue Engine a good role model?
It tries hard even though it is small.
What kind of vehicle is an "engine" in the story?
Train
Give an example of a time you tried something difficult.
Student answer.
What was the big challenge in the story?
Finding an engine to help pull the train over the mountain.
Which engine carried fancy passengers?
The Fast Passenger Engine.
What happens when you say "I think I can"?
You believe in yourself and try your best.
What sound does a train make?
Choo-choo!
What’s something you want to try but feel nervous about?
Student answer.
Who finally helped pull the train?
The Little Blue Engine.
Who asked for help when the train broke down?
The Toy Clown.
Why did the other engines refuse to help?
They thought the toys weren’t important.
What is the most famous line from the book?
"I think I can! I think I can!"
Give a Pep Talk! If you were talking to the Little Engine before the big hill, what would you say to encourage it?
Students create short motivational speeches!
What did the Little Blue Engine say to encourage itself?
“I think I can, I think I can.”
Who said, "I only carry important people and not toys!"?
The Fast Passenger Engine.
What do we call a person who never gives up?
Determined or Perseverant.
How is the Little Blue Engine different from the other engines?
She is small but has a big heart and never gives up!
Act it out! Show what the Little Engine looked like when it was struggling and when it finally made it!
Students act out climbing a hill and succeeding!