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Finding Friends
Encontrar amigos
Once upon a time, there was a first grade student named Maya. She moved to a new country and started a new school. Maya felt nervous because she didn't speak English. Érase una vez una estudiante de primer grado llamada Maya. Se mudó a un nuevo país y comenzó una nueva escuela. Maya se sintió nerviosa porque no hablaba inglés.
Maya standing outside of a big school with other girlren
On her first day, Maya sat quietly in the classroom. She watched other kids laughing and playing together. En su primer día, Maya se sentó en silencio en el salón de clases. Observó a otros niños riendo y jugando juntos.
Maya sitting alone at a desk, looking at other girls
One day, during recess, a kind boy named Daniel noticed Maya sitting alone. He smiled and went over to talk to her. Un día, durante el recreo, un niño amable llamado Daniel notó que Maya estaba sentada sola. Él sonrió y se acercó a hablar con ella.
Daniel smiling and talking to Maya in the playground
Even though Maya couldn't understand much, Daniel didn't give up. He used simple words and gestures to communicate. Aunque Maya no podía entender mucho, Daniel no se dio por vencido. Usó palabras y gestos simples para comunicarse.
Daniel pointing at objects and using hand signals
Maya started feeling less lonely and more comfortable. She smiled and nodded to show she appreciated Daniel's effort. Maya comenzó a sentirse menos sola y más cómoda. Ella sonrió y asintió para demostrar que apreciaba el esfuerzo de Daniel.
Maya smiling and nodding at Daniel
Other kids saw how Daniel was helping Maya, and they wanted to be friends too. They started including her in their games and activities. Otros niños vieron cómo Daniel ayudaba a Maya y también querían ser amigos. Empezaron a incluirla en sus juegos y actividades.
Maya playing with a group of diverse friends
Maya's teacher also helped her by organizing activities where everyone could learn about different cultures and languages. La maestra de Maya también la ayudó organizando actividades en las que todos podían aprender sobre diferentes culturas e idiomas.
Maya's teacher showing pictures of diverse cultures to the class
As time passed, Maya learned English and made many friends. The school became a place where everyone felt included and valued. Con el paso del tiempo, Maya aprendió inglés e hizo muchos amigos. La escuela se convirtió en un lugar donde todos se sentían incluidos y valorados.
Maya happily talking and laughing with a diverse group of friends
Maya's new school taught her that friendship and kindness were not limited by language or culture. Everyone is important and deserves to be included. La nueva escuela de Maya le enseñó que la amistad y la bondad no estaban limitadas por el idioma o la cultura. Todos son importantes y merecen ser incluidos.
Maya surrounded by diverse friends, holding hands and smiling
The end. El fin.
Maya waving goodbye to her friends

Reflection Questions

  • How did Maya feel on her first day of school?
  • Who helped Maya feel less lonely?
  • What did Maya learn at her new school?

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