Mr. Miller's Big First Day
Mr. Miller stood in front of the big school. It was his first day at Pine Tree School. The sun was bright and warm. He had a bag full of books and pens. His heart beat a little fast. He was excited but also a bit nervous. This was his very first classroom.
He walked into Room Five. The walls were painted a soft blue color. There were small desks in neat rows. A big rug sat in the corner for story time. Mr. Miller put his name on the board in large letters. He wanted the room to feel like a happy home. He hoped the students would like him.
Soon, the school bell rang with a loud sound. Children started to walk into the room. A boy named Leo stood by the door. Leo looked a little shy and held his backpack tight. Mr. Miller gave him a big, kind smile. "Hello, Leo," Mr. Miller said softly. "I am so glad you are here today."
- Nervous:
- Feeling a little worried or scared about something new.
- Shy:
- Being quiet and not wanting to talk to others at first.
- Grin:
- A big, wide smile that shows you are happy.
- Bake:
- To cook food, like cookies or bread, inside an oven.
- excited:
- Feeling very happy and eager about something that is happening or going to happen.
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- 1What is the name of the school where Mr. Miller works?
- 2How did Mr. Miller feel before the students arrived?
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About this short story passage for 2nd Grade
“Mr. Miller's Big First Day” is a short story reading passage about New Beginnings, written for 2nd Grade. It takes about 3 minutes to read (383 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.