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Brave Steps

Every morning, Alex put on his bright yellow backpack and stepped out, ready for school.

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile starts his day for school, wears backpack.

On his way, he walked past Mr. Jensen's barking dog, but Alex knew he was friendly.

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile walks by a barking dog, not scared.

Crossing the street, Alex waited for the green walking sign. Safety first!

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile waits at a traffic light.

At the corner, he saw some kids arguing. 'Why don't you talk it out?' he suggested.

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile encounters arguing kids.

During recess, a ball whizzed by. Alex ducked! 'Always stay alert,' he reminded himself.

Close call with a ball at recess.

Playing tag, he noticed his friend fall down. 'Are you okay?' Alex asked, helping him up.

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile helps a friend who fell.

In the cafeteria, Alex saw someone alone. 'Want to join us?' he invited with a smile.

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile invites a lonely kid to his table.

The fire drill rang loudly! Alex stayed calm and followed the teacher outside in line.

Fire drill at school, Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile remains calm.

On the way home, Alex's friend got scared by a bug. 'It's just an ant,' he explained.

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile comforts a friend scared by a bug.

Near his house, he saw people running. 'What's happening?' It was just a street race.

People running in a street race.

Back home, Mom asked, 'How was your day?' Alex grinned, 'It was an adventure!'

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile discusses his day with his mother.

As night fell, Alex reflected on his day. 'I learned, helped, and was brave,' he thought.

Happy kid with short brown hair, green eyes, and a constant smile reflects on his day before bed.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Alex felt when he suggested the kids to talk it out instead of arguing?
  • What could you do to stay safe like Alex when playing outside?
  • Why is it important to include others and make new friends like Alex did in the cafeteria?

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