It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and
maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous
or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the
new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new
school. Luckily, these "new" worries only stick around for a
little while. Let's find out more about going back to school.
The First Day Most teachers kick off the school year by
introducing themselves and talking about all the stuff you'll be
doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell
something about themselves to the rest of the class. When
teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over
classroom rules so you'll know what's allowed and what's not.
Pay close attention so you'll know if you need to raise your
hand to ask a question and what the rules are about visiting the
restroom. You might already know a lot of kids in your classes
on the first day. But it's a great day to make a new friend, so
try to say hello to kids you know an