My First Day at School in America | English Reading Practice for Beginners

Introduction

Hello, English learners! Today, we will read about a first day at school. It is a simple story for you to read. Let’s start!

Reading Passage

Today is my first day at school in America. I wake up early. My mom makes breakfast. Then, she drives me to school. The school is big. I see many students. I meet my teacher. Her name is Ms. Lee. She smiles at me. I go to my classroom. It has colorful pictures. I see new friends. They wave hello. I sit at my desk. We draw big pictures. We also play a fun game. I feel happy. School is good!

Vocabulary

• School: A place where children learn.
• Teacher: A person who teaches students.
• Classroom: A room where students learn.
• Friends: People you like and play with.
• Desk: A table where you sit to work.
• Draw: To make pictures with a pencil or crayon.
• Play: To have fun with games or toys.
• Happy: Feeling good.

Practice Questions

Read the passage again and answer these questions:

1. Who drives me to school?
2. Who do I meet at school?
3. Where do I sit?
4. What do we draw?
5. How do I feel at school?

Answers:

1. My mom.
2. My teacher and new friends.
3. At my desk.
4. Pictures.
5. Happy.