Katie woke up feeling nervous about her first day at the new school. She loved meeting new friends, but she worried that she might not fit in or make a mistake. Her mom noticed her unease and said, 'It's normal to feel a little scared when you're trying something new, but I believe in you, Katie.' Her words made Katie feel a bit better.
As Katie entered the classroom, she noticed a girl sitting alone and looking lost. For a moment, Katie hesitated, but then she remembered her mom's words and approached the girl. 'Hi, I'm Katie. Want to be friends?' she asked with a smile. The girl's face lit up, and they spent the morning giggling and playing together.
During recess, Katie joined a game of tag. At first, she was shy and didn't want to join in, but then she remembered her mom's encouraging words. 'I can do this,' she thought. Soon, she was laughing and running around with the other kids, feeling more and more confident.
At lunchtime, Katie struggled to open her snack, and she felt her cheeks turning hot. She saw her new friends watching her. She took a deep breath and tried to open it again, using her fingers to push and twist. Finally, the packet popped open, and she grinned. Her friends clapped and cheered for her small victory.
In the afternoon, the teacher asked the class to share something special about themselves. Katie's heart pounded, but she raised her hand. 'I love to draw,' she said. When the other students admired her pictures, Katie felt a warm pride in her chest.
After school, Katie skipped out with a big smile on her face. She felt happy, proud, and brave - she'd made new friends and showed everyone her special talent. Her mom saw her coming and said, 'You look like you had a great day, Katie.' 'I did,' Katie said. 'I made lots of new friends and had fun. And you know what? I feel confident now.' Her mom hugged her and said, 'I'm so proud of you, Katie.'