A New School
Today is Sammy's first day at his new school. His tummy feels funny, like butterflies are inside. Mom holds his hand and says everything will be okay.
Mom: "You are going to have a great day, Sammy. I will pick you up after school."
My First Day of School
● school & learning • 6 min read
Meeting My Teacher
Sammy walks into the classroom. It is bright and colourful. It might feel loud or busy — that is normal for new places. His teacher is waiting at the door with a big smile. She says welcome and shows Sammy his special seat. If anything feels too much, Sammy can tell his teacher.
Sammy walks into the classroom. It is bright and colourful. It might feel loud or busy — that is normal for new places. His 
teacher is waiting at the door with a big smile. She says welcome and shows Sammy his special seat. If anything feels too much, Sammy can tell his teacher.
teacher is waiting at the door with a big smile. She says welcome and shows Sammy his special seat. If anything feels too much, Sammy can tell his teacher. Teacher: "Welcome, Sammy! I'm Miss Chen. Your seat has your name on it!"
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New Faces
Sammy looks around. He doesn't know anyone yet. A boy next to him waves. Sammy waves back. It feels good to be noticed.
Sammy looks around. He doesn't know anyone yet. A boy next to him waves. Sammy waves back. It feels good to be noticed.
Boy: "Hi! I'm Leo. Do you like dinosaurs?"
Sammy: "Hi Leo. Yes, I like dinosaurs!"
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Joining In
Miss Chen asks the class to draw their favourite animal. Sammy draws a dinosaur! He raises his hand to show. Miss Chen says 'What a wonderful dinosaur!' Sammy smiles.
Miss Chen asks the class to 
draw their favourite animal. Sammy draws a dinosaur! He raises his hand to show. Miss Chen says 'What a 
wonderful dinosaur!' Sammy smiles.
draw their favourite animal. Sammy draws a dinosaur! He raises his hand to show. Miss Chen says 'What a wonderful dinosaur!' Sammy smiles. Teacher: "What a wonderful dinosaur, Sammy!"
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What a Great Day!
The bell rings. School is over! Sammy runs to Mom at the gate. He shows her his drawing. 'I had a great day!' he says. New places can become fun places!
The bell rings. School is over! Sammy runs to Mom at the gate. He shows her his drawing. 'I had a great day!' he says. New places can become fun places!
Sammy: "Mom! I made a friend and drew a dinosaur! Can I go back tomorrow?"
Mom: "Of course! It sounds like you had a wonderful day!"
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