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Billy's Late Morning

Billy blinked open his eyes and the room was bright. 'Oh no!' he thought.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes wakes up, realizing it’s late.

He glanced at his clock and groaned. Is it already eight in the morning?

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes sees it's past time to wake up.

Jumping out of bed, his heart was pounding. 'School started at eight!' he gasped.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes realizes he is late for school.

His clothes were on in a flash, and he dashed down the stairs, skipping breakfast.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes hurriedly gets dressed and rushes.

Mom looked up, surprised. 'Why didn't your alarm wake you?' she asked.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes encounters his mom, who is concerned.

Billy frowned. 'I guess I forgot to set it,' he mumbled, feeling bad.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes realizes his mistake about the alarm.

Grabbing his backpack, he noticed his homework was not done. 'Oh no, not again,' he sighed.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes realizes he forgot to do his homework.

At that moment, his little sister Jenny offered him a sandwich. 'For energy!' she smiled.

Cheerful little girl, pigtails, bright green eyes, his sister, offers help and support.

He hugged Jenny, taking the sandwich. 'You're the best,' he said with a sad smile.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes is thankful for Cheerful little girl, pigtails, bright green eyes's kindness.

Mom drove him to school, and Billy I feel like I'm thinking too much.. 'Will they be mad?'

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes worries about the school's reaction.

Walking in, his teacher smiled. 'We all have those days, Billy. Come on in,' she said warmly.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes's teacher is understanding about his tardiness.

In class, Billy decided he would make a plan, so tomorrow he'd be ready and on time.

A young boy with messy hair and worried blue eyes commits to planning for a better morning.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Billy felt when he realized he was late for school?
  • Why is it important for Billy to take responsibility for setting his alarm?
  • How can Billy's decision to create a plan help him in the future?

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