Adam’s first day at school

Adam’s first day at school
Sun, Mar 5, 2023, Goneyi / Picture by Khady, 9 years old.

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Adam who was about to start his first day of school.

Adam was nervous and excited at the same time. He had heard stories from his older brother and sister about how much fun school could be, but he was also worried about making friends and doing well in class. On the morning of his first day, Adam woke up early and put on his new backpack and shoes. He had a big breakfast with his family, and they took some pictures to remember the occasion. Adam's mom drove him to school, and as they pulled up to the building, Adam's stomach started to feel fluttery. As Adam walked through the school doors, he saw lots of other kids who were also starting their first day. Some of them looked excited like Adam, while others looked scared or sad. Adam tried to smile at a few of the other kids, but he didn't know anyone yet. Adam's teacher, Mrs. Diop, greeted him at the door and introduced him to the class. Adam felt shy at first, but as he started to meet the other kids and learn their names, he started to feel more comfortable. They did some fun activities together, like singing songs and reading stories. As the day went on, Adam started to realize that school wasn't so scary after all. He was having fun, and he was learning new things. He made some new friends, and they even had a snack time where they shared their favorite treats. At the end of the day, Adam's mom picked him up from school. Adam couldn't wait to tell her all about his first day. He talked about the new friends he had made, the fun activities they did, and how much he loved his teacher. From that day on, Adam looked forward to going to school each day. He knew there would be new things to learn and new friends to make. Adam learned that sometimes, the things that seem scary at first can turn out to be the most fun and exciting adventures of all.