New Friends at School - Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August
Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2
About This Product
New Friends at School is a warm and relatable reading passage that helps young students feel more comfortable about starting school and meeting new classmates. The story follows a student who feels a little nervous on the first day but soon learns that making friends can be simple, and fun. With short sentences and easy-to-understand words, it’s a great choice for early readers in kindergarten through second grade.
How You Can Use It:
Read it during the first week of school to start a conversation about friendship.
Use it in small groups to support reading practice and social skills.
Assign it as independent work or a take-home activity.
Include it in your literacy centers or for early finishers.
Pair it with a lesson on kindness, emotions, or class rules.
Why It’s Helpful:
Helps students connect with real feelings and situations.
Encourages kindness, sharing, and making new friends.
Includes five easy comprehension questions to check understanding.
Uses age-appropriate language for young readers.
No prep needed, just print and go.
Supports both reading growth and social-emotional learning.
New Friends at School is a thoughtful and easy way to help your students feel welcome, supported, and ready to learn.
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