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Making a Mistake

Harper and her parents are at the store. Harper is upset because her parents will not buy her any candy. She starts to scream and stomp her feet. Other people in the store turn to look at her.

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (142 words)

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Needing a Friend

Lea does not have anyone to play with at recess. She wants to have fun. So she sits on a special bench. It is called a buddy bench. Kids sit on this bench when they are lonely.

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (181 words)

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New Student

Bethany rides the school bus every morning. One morning, a new student joins her. “What is your name?” Bethany asks.

Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute (138 words)

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Other People’s Feelings

Kevin stares down at his school project. He sighs loudly. He does not understand the directions. The project seems difficult.

Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute (115 words)

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Playing a Sport

Tara is on a basketball team. She dribbles the ball. She wants to score.

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (188 words)

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Practicing to Get Better

Em and her soccer team are upset. They lost their soccer game. They blame each other. This makes everyone feel bad. The coach tells them to stop fighting.

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (151 words)

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Solving Problems

Madeline feels angry. She is working on her spelling assignment, but she cannot figure out the first answer. Madeline realizes she is frustrated. She wants to stomp her feet and scream.

Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute (133 words)

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Solving Problems Together

At school, the teacher tells the class that it is reading time. She wants the students to pick out a book. But the students cannot seem to agree. They argue with each other.

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (197 words)

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Stop and Think

Sarah is watching cartoons on the computer. But her sister Lin wants to play a board game with Sarah instead.

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (173 words)

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Talking about Stress

Emily’s grandpa is in the hospital. It makes her sad. She has not been hungry. She does not talk much. And when she does talk, she is cranky.

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (160 words)

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