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Terry the Tiger's First Day

Today was Terry the Tiger’s first day at nursery school. He felt jittery!

Introducing Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age, feeling nervous on his way to school.

He clutched his mommy’s hand as they walked to the Sunshine Nursery School.

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age walking with his mom, holding her hand for comfort.

Big colorful letters above the door said 'Welcome!' Terry gulped and let go of his mommy.

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age reads 'Welcome' sign and releases his mom's hand hesitantly.

Inside, he saw puzzles, books, and a painting corner. 'Wow!' he whispered.

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age looking in awe at different activity stations.

Mrs. Kangaroo hopped up. 'Hello, Terry! I'm your teacher.'

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age meets his teacher, Tall, brown fur, warm smile, always hopping around, for the first time.

Terry spotted a sand table. He smiled shyly and began to play.

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age finds something familiar and begins to play at the sand table.

Another tiger named Tabby said, 'Hi Terry, can I play with you?'

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age is approached by Yellow with dark stripes, playful grin, a bit larger than Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age, a friendly peer, for play.

Together, they built a sandcastle, sharing scoops and pails.

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age and Yellow with dark stripes, playful grin, a bit larger than Terry collaborating on building a sandcastle.

Snack time! Terry sat with new friends. They munched on fruit and giggled.

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age enjoying snacks and laughter with his new friends.

Mrs. Kangaroo read a story. Terry listened, engrossed in the adventure.

Quiet time as Tall, brown fur, warm smile, always hopping around reads a story and Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age is focused.

Too soon, it was time to go. 'I made friends!' Terry told his mom proudly.

End of day, Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age excitedly sharing his day with his mom.

'See you tomorrow!' Terry waved happily to Mrs. Kangaroo and Tabby.

Orange with black stripes, curious eyes, small for his age, content with his day, waves goodbye to his teacher and friend.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Terry felt on his first day and why?
  • What would you do if you saw someone new like Terry in your school?
  • How can sharing activities, like building a sandcastle, help make new friends?

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