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Jonathan's Confidence in Soccer

Jonathan loved playing soccer after school. He was always excited to go to the field and join his friends on the team. Their jerseys were bright and colorful.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts playing soccer with his friends, bright and colorful

One summer, Jonathan's mom told him he had to go to summer school. Jonathan didn't like the idea. He wanted to spend his summer playing soccer instead.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts frowning, thinking about going to summer school

Every day after summer school, Jonathan rushed to the soccer field. He felt confident and happy while playing. He wore his blue soccer shorts and a yellow shirt.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts playing soccer, confident and happy wearing blue shorts

But just when Jonathan was having the most fun, his mom would call him to come inside and eat dinner. It was always lasagna, his least favorite meal.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts looking disappointed, holding a plate of lasagna

Jonathan didn't want to eat the lasagna, but his mom said it would give him energy for soccer. So, he tried a bite. Surprisingly, it tasted better than he expected.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts hesitantly trying a bite of lasagna

As the days went by, Jonathan realized that the lasagna did make him feel stronger during soccer. He started eating it without complaint and felt more energetic.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts eating lasagna happily, feeling stronger

With his confidence growing on and off the field, Jonathan became the star player of his team. His teammates applauded his skills, and he felt proud.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts standing confidently, teammates cheering for him

Jonathan learned that sometimes trying new things and having confidence can lead to unexpected success. He began to enjoy summer school too, knowing it would help him improve in soccer.

Jonathan - a boy who loves soccer, wearing blue shorts smiling, holding a soccer ball and a book

Reflection Questions

  • How did Jonathan feel when playing soccer?
  • Why did Jonathan start eating the lasagna?
  • What did Jonathan learn about trying new things and having confidence?

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