It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer vacation is over.

Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.

Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the things you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class.

When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over the classroom rules and school rules so you will know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention.

You might already know a lot of people in your class on the first day, but it's a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don't. Make the first move and you will be glad about what you did, and so will your new friends!

Seeing friends you haven't seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations or a pair of sneakers. It can also make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders，and whatever else you need. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning.

Four Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain

When we think of the summer holiday，most of us think of outdoor fun. So it seems like we should naturally lose weight over the summer holiday. In reality，the summer holiday isn’t all beach volleyball and water sports. Therefore，we can gain weight easily in the summer holiday.【小题1】 Here are four ways to beat summer weight gain.

1.【小题2】 When we don’t have a plan，it’s easy to spend the summer holiday moving from the couch to the computer，with regular stops before the fridge. Avoid this by aiming for a specific goal，like volunteering，mastering a new skill，or working at a job. Just be sure to plan for some free time so you can relax a little！

2. Stay busy. When we’re bored，it’s easy to fall into a trap of doing nothing and then feeling low on energy. In addition to helping you avoid the cookie jar， filling your days with stuff to do can give you a sense of accomplishment.【小题3】

3. Beat the heat. Don’t let summer heat put your exercise plans on hold.【小题4】 If a gym isn’t your scene， try bowling or an indoor climbing wall. If you love being outdoors， move a regular run or soccer game to early morning or evening.

4.【小题5】 With school out， we lose our daily routines. If you don’t have a specific job or an activity to get up for，it’s easy to sleep late， watch too much TV，and snack more than usual. Make sure your summer days have some structure—like getting up at the same time each day. Plan activities for specific times，like exercising before breakfast.

If you’re shy or anxious by nature, you may worry you’re not a good conversationalist. It’s important to stay engaged in any conversation, so the other person feels valued. When you start a conversation, remain calm. Try to find an observation or insight to get the conversation going. From there, ask questions, listen, and offer insight. 【小题1】   .

Start a conversation

Practice ahead of time if you’re easy to be anxious. Many people feel more relaxed if they give themselves time to prepare conversation starters ahead of time. 【小题2】. You could, for example, talk about an assignment if you’re making a conversation in class.

Keep a conversation moving

【小题3】. A great way to keep a conversation running smoothly is to ask a series of questions about the other person. Ask questions about what the other person is saying. Make a rule that, before you bring up your own experiences or interests, you ask at least one question about what the other person said.

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When a person is talking, pay attention to what they’re saying. Keep your mind focused on the present moment instead of planning what you’ll say next. It’s inevitable that you will think of something that relates. That’s okay. It can be good to have some responses ready but don’t spend time thinking of how to word your responses.

Allow the conversation to come to a natural end

Most conversations will run their course.【小题5】 You may notice natural pauses coming between topics and enthusiasm will have decreased slightly. In this case, gracefully leave the conversation on good terms.