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Puppy's Big Day: First Day at School

Puppy Paws was nervous, oh so much! His stomach felt like it was tied in a hutch.

A small, anxious puppy with big eyes and floppy ears standing at the front door with his backpack on.

Mom said, 'Let's go, it's time to learn and play! Your friends are waiting, hip-hip-hurray!'

A cheerful mother dog nudging A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack toward the school bus with other excited animal kids waving.

Puppy Paws walked into school, oh what a sight! Bright colors, fun shapes, brought sheer delight.

A colorful classroom with various playful objects, posters, and animal friends giggling and playing around.

He met Teacher Turtle, who wore glasses so big, she looked so important, like a bookworm twig.

A wise turtle wearing oversized glasses and a tiny graduation cap, standing in front of a chalkboard.

In class they sang, 'A-B-C, 1-2-3, la-la-la!' making music together, 'Tra-la-la!'

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack and other animal children singing joyfully, holding hands in a circle with music notes around them.

Recess time came, Puppy Paws played in the sand, building castles so grand with his own furry hand.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack building an elaborate sandcastle with other animal friends, with shovels and buckets scattered around.

At lunch, Puppy thought the food was the best, with peanut butter and jelly, he felt blessed.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack enjoying a lunch with a colorful lunch box, surrounded by other animal kids eating happily.

Then came story time, oh what fun! Listening to tales of moonbeams and the sun.

A cozy reading corner with A wise turtle wearing oversized glasses and a tiny graduation cap, holding a chalkboard pointer holding a storybook, surrounded by attentive animal children.

Then art class, painting like Picasso with paws, making bright pictures that earned them applause.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack and friends painting vibrant pictures on easels, with paintbrushes and splashes of colors around.

As the day ended, Puppy felt something too—school was exciting! He had much to do!

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack standing at the gate of the school, looking excited and holding up a picture he painted.

He barked, 'Goodbye school, see you tomorrow!' Running home happy, with no more sorrow.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack waving goodbye to the school building as he runs joyfully toward home with a wagging tail.

Paws knew deep down, school was a treat, full of new adventures, friends to meet.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack dreaming in his cozy bed, surrounded by drawings and school memories with a peaceful expression.

Reflection Questions

  • Why was Puppy Paws nervous on his first day of school?
  • How did Puppy Paws feel by the end of his first day, and why?
  • Can you think of a time when you felt nervous but it turned out to be fun, just like Puppy Paws?

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