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Leo's Big New School Day

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Leo's Big New School Day

Leo woke up early. The sun was bright in his window. Today was a very special day. It was the first day of his new big school!

Leo felt a little bit wiggly inside. He was excited to see his old friend, Mia. He was also a little bit shy. Would he make new friends?

Mama helped Leo put on his new blue shirt. She packed his favorite apple. "You will have a wonderful day, sweetie," she said with a hug. Leo smiled a big smile.

They walked to the bus stop. A big yellow bus pulled up. Lots of kids were waiting. Leo saw Mia and waved! They found seats together.

The school was very big. It had many doors and windows. A kind lady with a bright smile met them. She was the principal. She showed Leo and Mia to their new classroom.

Inside, the room was colorful. There were blocks and books. Their teacher, Ms. Green, smiled at everyone. Leo felt warm and happy. His new big school was going to be fun!

Glossary
Wiggly:
Feeling a little bit nervous and excited at the same time, like wiggling around.
Principal:
The person in charge of a school.
Classroom:
A room in a school where students learn.
excited:
Feeling very happy and eager about something.
shy:
Feeling quiet or nervous around other people.

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  1. 1What kind of day was it for Leo?
  2. 2How did Leo feel inside about going to his new big school?

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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary

“Leo's Big New School Day” is a fiction reading passage about First Day of School, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (181 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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It’s written for Lower Elementary — a fiction text about First Day of School, about a 1-minute read (181 words).

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