Get Ready for School with the Puppy Pack!
As teachers, librarians, and tutors, you are constantly searching for fresh, engaging, and effective ways to inspire your students. We understand the importance of having high-quality, trusted resources at your fingertips. That’s why we created the Puppy Kisses™ literacy project—and we are thrilled to offer it to you as a completely free resource for your classroom.
Our mission is to support you by providing content that champions friendship, school, and learning through the power of storytelling.
At the heart of Puppy Kisses is an ever-growing library of inspirational short stories. These aren’t just fun tales; they are carefully crafted examples of short story structure that you can use in your classroom.
A Consistent Framework: Each story is built using a specific narrative framework that makes them excellent for teaching concepts like character development, plot, conflict, and resolution. Use them as mentor texts to deconstruct the elements of effective storytelling with your students.
Rich with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Follow the adventures of the Puppy Pack as they navigate relatable, real-life situations. Our stories are a perfect springboard for classroom discussions on empathy, resilience, confidence, and collaboration.
Developed by Educators: You can be confident in the quality of our content. The Puppy Kisses stories and educational materials are developed by a team of professional educators who understand the needs of both teachers and students.
Ready to ignite your students’ creativity? Our Puppy Kisses Short Story Builders are the perfect next step. More than just a worksheet, these guides are a fun, interactive way to make the writing process exciting and accessible for every student.
Standards-Aligned and Ready to Use: Developed by educators, we offer a unique guide for every grade level from 1st through 7th. Each guide is thoughtfully aligned with Common Core Writing Standards, providing a structured yet creative pathway to help your students meet their learning objectives.
From Reluctant Writers to Eager Authors: The step-by-step process breaks down storytelling into manageable, fun-filled tasks. By using the familiar Puppy Pack characters, students have an immediate and engaging starting point, which helps overcome the hurdle of “I don’t know what to write about!”
A Free, Versatile Resource: Our builders are perfect for whole-class instruction, small writing groups, or as an activity for early finishers. Simply download the free PDF for your grade level and print as many copies as you need.
