The New Kid
Matthew, a first-grade bully, meets Miguel, the new kid in a wheelchair. As he learns about Miguel's challenges, Matthew struggles with his anger and intolerance. Through obstacles and guidance, Matthew discovers the importance of acceptance and kindness.
It was a sunny morning at Maple Elementary School, and the classroom was buzzing with excitement. Mrs. Regis, the teacher, introduced Miguel, the new kid from Miami. Miguel had bright red hair and used a wheelchair with Miami Dolphins colors. Matthew, the class bully, frowned at Miguel. He felt angry because he didn't know what to think about Miguel.
During recess, Matthew watched as Miguel tried to join a game of tag. But Miguel's wheelchair couldn't go as fast as the other kids. Matthew laughed and teased Miguel. - Why can't you catch up? he sneered. Miguel's face turned red, and he felt left out.
Back in the classroom, Mrs. Regis noticed Miguel looked sad. She decided to talk about how everyone is different but special. Matthew rolled his eyes. - This is boring, he whispered to a friend. He couldn't understand why Miguel couldn't be like everyone else.
Matthew felt frustrated and didn't want to try anymore. He thought Miguel was too different. At home, he told his mom about Miguel and his wheelchair. - I just don't get it, he said. Matthew's mom listened and gave him a hug, but he still felt confused.
The next day, Mrs. Regis read a story about a brave knight who learned to accept others. The story made Matthew think. - Maybe I can try to be nicer, he thought. He decided to talk to Miguel and learn more about him.
Matthew approached Miguel at recess. - Want to play a different game? he asked shyly. Miguel smiled and nodded. They played together and laughed. Matthew felt good inside, realizing how fun it was to make a new friend.
It was a sunny morning at Maple Elementary School, and the classroom was buzzing with excitement. Mrs. Regis, the teacher, introduced Miguel, the new kid from Miami. Miguel had bright red hair and used a wheelchair with Miami Dolphins colors. Matthew, the class bully, frowned at Miguel. He felt angry because he didn't know what to think about Miguel.
During recess, Matthew watched as Miguel tried to join a game of tag. But Miguel's wheelchair couldn't go as fast as the other kids. Matthew laughed and teased Miguel. - Why can't you catch up? he sneered. Miguel's face turned red, and he felt left out.
Back in the classroom, Mrs. Regis noticed Miguel looked sad. She decided to talk about how everyone is different but special. Matthew rolled his eyes. - This is boring, he whispered to a friend. He couldn't understand why Miguel couldn't be like everyone else.
Matthew felt frustrated and didn't want to try anymore. He thought Miguel was too different. At home, he told his mom about Miguel and his wheelchair. - I just don't get it, he said. Matthew's mom listened and gave him a hug, but he still felt confused.
The next day, Mrs. Regis read a story about a brave knight who learned to accept others. The story made Matthew think. - Maybe I can try to be nicer, he thought. He decided to talk to Miguel and learn more about him.
Matthew approached Miguel at recess. - Want to play a different game? he asked shyly. Miguel smiled and nodded. They played together and laughed. Matthew felt good inside, realizing how fun it was to make a new friend.
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