It was [Mia](PQ6SZ22J)'s first day at Bright Future Elementary, and her heart was fluttering with nervous excitement. Everyone seemed to already know each other, and she wondered how she would make new friends.

[Mia](PQ6SZ22J) noticed a boy sketching in his notebook under the shade of a big oak tree. Curious, she walked over and said, 'Hi, I'm [Mia](PQ6SZ22J)! What are you drawing?'

'Hi, I'm [Luis](F4DP2KTM),' the boy replied. 'I love drawing animals. Want to see?' [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) nodded eagerly, and they laughed together at his doodle of a green, spotted giraffe wearing sunglasses.

In class, [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) sat next to a girl with bright red glasses named [Zara](H4TVZCJP). [Zara](H4TVZCJP) had a stack of library books on her desk and was reading one about space. 'I love stars too!' [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) said excitedly.

'Let's talk more during recess!' [Zara](H4TVZCJP) said with a grin. And after class, [Zara](H4TVZCJP) gathered her books and introduced [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) to a game of hopscotch that made all the kids join in.

Later that day, [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) joined the painting corner during art time. She noticed another student, [Max](JSKC9K36), painting a beautiful rainbow with glitter. 'Wow, that's amazing!' [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) exclaimed.

'Thanks! Want to add a cloud?' [Max](JSKC9K36) offered. [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) grabbed a brush, and together they added fluffy clouds, a smiling sun, and a rainbow filled with vibrant colors.

By lunchtime, [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) had a new group of friends. They all sat together sharing sandwiches and stories. [Zara](H4TVZCJP) told a tale about her cat, and [Max](JSKC9K36) demonstrated their silly dance move!

When the school bell rang, [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) felt a warm glow in her heart. She realized that being curious and kind had helped her make so many new friends that day.

That night, [Mia](PQ6SZ22J) told her parents all about her new friends and how great her first day was. She couldn't wait to go back to Bright Future Elementary and have even more adventures.