- Amy was excited all summer because she was going to school for the very first time and would be in first grade.
- Before school started, Amy and her mommy went shopping for new clothes, a pink backpack, sparkly shoes, paper, pencils, glue, and crayons.
- When it was time to go to school, Amy felt afraid and had butterflies in her tummy. She worried that kids wouldn't play with her or that the teacher might be mean.
- Amy's mother told her that all kids feel this way on their first day and encouraged her to find another scared little girl and help her feel better, promising that helping someone else would make Amy feel happy.
- When her mother dropped her off, Amy saw another little girl who looked scared, just like her. They became friends.
- Amy discovered that she loved school, her teacher, and learning new things.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading worksheet for 1st grade.