But what if the teacher had not stopped the bullying? What if no one helped Sarah?

If that had happened, Sarah would've stayed alone. The children would’ve kept teasing her and calling her names. She would’ve felt sad and left out. By the end of the year, Sarah might have left our school altogether.

That first day of school taught me something important: Instead of teasing people, we should try to understand and help them. Being kind can give someone the confidence they need to feel included in new places.