Lily was excited for the new school year. She couldn't wait to see her friends and share summer stories. While talking and laughing, she saw a girl by the entrance. The girl was holding her backpack, she looked nervous.

Lily, curious, approached the unknown girl. The girl's eyes scanned the busy schoolyard. She was nervous. Lily felt sorry for her. Lily remembered how scared she was on her first day of school. How lonely she felt, surrounded by strangers. Lily paused, she didn’t know what to say or do. She recalled her classmates' welcome on the first day. Then, smiling, she approached the girl and offered her hand.

The girl introduced herself as Sarah, her voice was soft and unsure. Lily could sense how nervous she was, and she decided to make Sarah feel welcome and included. Lily and Sarah entered the classroom together. Lily talked about their teachers and subjects. Meanwhile, Sarah simply listened, a small smile on her face. Seeing Sarah relaxed made Lily happy. She had helped a new friend feel more at ease.

How do you think Sarah feels on her first day at the new school?

During lunch break, Lily looked around the cafeteria, searching for Sarah. She finally spotted her sitting alone at a distant table. Sarah had opened her lunchbox but she wasn’t eating her food.

Lily felt bad. She couldn't stand the thought of Sarah being lonely. So, she decided to help. Gathering her courage, she walked over to Sarah's table, smiling warmly. "Hey, Sarah! Do you mind if I join you?" she asked politely.

Sarah's eyes widened in surprise. She nodded and with a shy expression, she moved aside to make room for Lily. As they ate lunch, Lily asked Sarah about her hobbies. She wanted to learn more about her new friend.

How do you think Sarah feels sitting alone during lunchtime?

When the bell rang and the lunch break finished, Lily faced a hard decision. Should she invite Sarah to join her and her friends for the rest of the day, or to let her spend the day alone?'

Lily looked at her friends, who were waiting for her to join them. She felt her heart beating fast – Will her friends accept Sarah? She did not want her friends to be mad at her if she invited Sarah without telling them first.

What should Lily do when she sees Sarah sitting alone?

Invite Sarah to join her and her friends. Ignore Sarah and sit down where her friends are.