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Ishu's First Adventure in Riversdale

Once upon a time, a cheerful girl named Ishu moved to the quaint town of Riversdale. It was her first day at St. Mary Convent, and she felt a mix of excitement and nervous butterflies in her stomach.

Ishu is introduced, her nervousness on the first day at school.

Ishu's new uniform was neatly pressed, and her shoes were polished to a bright shine. She wanted to make a great first impression on her new classmates and teachers.

Ishu getting ready for school, wanting to look good.

At breakfast, Ishu's mom packed her favorite sandwich and an extra cookie. 'For a new friend,' her mom said with a wink.

Ishu's mother packs her lunch, hinting at making new friends.

Walking to school, Ishu watched the leaves fluttering in the wind. Riversdale was beautiful, with trees lining the streets and birds chirping away.

Ishu walks to school, admiring the town's beauty.

As she entered the school gates, a group of children playing catch invited Ishu to join them. She was shy but decided to give it a try.

Ishu arrives at school and is invited to play.

The bell rang, and all the children hurried to their classrooms. Ishu found her room and took a deep breath before stepping inside.

Ishu goes to her classroom as school begins.

The classroom was bright and colorful with drawings on the walls. Ishu spotted a desk with her name on it and smiled.

Ishu sees her new classroom and finds her desk.

Her teacher, Miss Lily, had a warm smile. 'Class, let's welcome Ishu to St. Mary Convent!' The class clapped, and Ishu felt her worries melt away.

The class welcomes Ishu, teacher introduces her.

During recess, Ishu shared her extra cookie with a girl who had forgotten her snack. They talked about their favorite books and games.

Ishu makes a new friend by sharing her cookie.

In class, Ishu learned about Riversdale's history. She discovered that it was known for its large, beautiful river filled with fish.

Ishu learns about Riversdale's history in class.

Miss Lily gave the class a project about local wildlife. Ishu was excited to work on it and learn more about the animals that lived near the river.

The class receives a project, Ishu is excited.

At the end of the day, Ishu didn't want to leave. She had made friends, enjoyed her lessons, and loved being a part of St. Mary Convent.

Ishu's successful first day at school ends happily.

Reflection Questions

  • When Ishu saw the children playing catch, she felt shy. If you were Ishu, would you join the game? Explain why you feel that way.
  • Ishu had an extra cookie and shared it with someone who forgot their snack. What would you do if you were Ishu? How do you think sharing helps make friends?
  • Working on a group project can be challenging. If you were Ishu, how would you cooperate with your classmates on the project about local wildlife?

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