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Charlie the Camel's First Day of School

Charlie the Camel woke up with a big smile on his face. Today was his first day of school!

 UAE flag

As he walked through the sandy dunes, Charlie practiced all the letters and numbers he had learned over the summer.

Mother and girl preparing vimto drink

When he reached the school, the other animals were already there. The turtle, the monkey, and the elephant were chatting happily.

 a student doing research on laptop

Charlie felt a little nervous. He wasn't sure if he would fit in. But he took a deep breath and walked towards them.

The teacher wearing hijab decided to buy 10 ice-cream. She ate one and gave one to her friend, so how many ice-creams are left?

The teacher, Mrs. Giraffe, greeted them all and led them inside. She explained the importance of good listening.

The teacher wearing hijab  saw a man selling Hillium balloons. She bought 3 for her children. How many are left

During the lesson, Charlie found it hard to focus. He looked out the window and fiddled with his pencil.

At school, the teacher wearing hijab had 10 pencils on her desk. 5 students needed a pencil, so how many are left

Mrs. Giraffe gently reminded him about good listening. Charlie realized he wasn't being a good listener.

A boy facing us holding 10 balloons in a modern city in Dubai wearing KandoraBut 2 popped out

He apologized and tried his best to pay attention. As a result, he learned a lot about the animals' different habitats.

Burj Khalifa in Dubai next to Eiffel Tower

At recess, the animals played together. Charlie realized that good listening made him a better friend and classmate.

A UAE tall girl and short boy in traditional clothes in Dubai

As the day ended, Charlie felt happy. He knew that good listening was an important skill for everyone.

End of the school day, Charlie feeling content

Charlie got home and shared all the exciting things he learned, feeling proud of his first day at school.

Charlie at home, sharing his day with family

He fell asleep with a smile, ready for the next day's adventures at school.

Charlie falling asleep, feeling excited for the next day

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Charlie felt when he first arrived at school?
  • Why is good listening an important skill in school and in making friends?
  • What can you do to be a good listener like Charlie learned to be?

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