Time at school is important. When we have recess, we run, breathe fresh air, and come back ready to learn. Last week, my class returned from recess smiling and focused. Longer breaks would help students calm down and solve problems with friends. I like playing tag, but I also notice we listen better after moving. Many teachers say it is easier to teach when students feel energized. If recess were a few minutes longer, our whole day could be more productive and happier.

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Compost is a mix of old leaves, fruit peels, and other scraps that break down into rich soil. It helps gardens grow by returning nutrients to the ground. To start, keep a small container for food scraps in the kitchen. Every few days, empty it into a backyard pile and stir. Worms and tiny bugs do the work of breaking things apart. My cousin plays the trumpet in the school band. After a few months, the pile turns dark and crumbly, and gardeners can use it to feed plants.

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Field Day was full of races and games at our school. I started with the long jump and landed in the soft sand. I cheered for my friends at the tug-of-war. We ate orange slices under the shade tree. I crossed the finish line in the relay race and heard my team shout. I filled a water bottle at the fountain. The day felt exciting, but the order of events happened quickly and sometimes I got mixed up about what came first.

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Having a class pet would teach us responsibility. We could feed it on a schedule and clean its habitat together. Caring for an animal would also help us practice kindness and teamwork. We could make a quiet corner so the pet feels safe during lessons. Students could write observations in a notebook to learn about behavior. On Fridays, different helpers could check water and food. The school library has many new adventure books this year. A class pet would make our room lively and help us learn science.

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Many things happen at school every day. During recess, we run, stretch, and breathe fresh air. After a break, my class comes back calmer and ready to learn. When we move our bodies, our brains get a chance to rest. Short recess makes it hard to focus in the afternoon. Longer recess would help students return to class with energy and kindness. Teachers say we work better after time outside. For these reasons, our school should consider adding ten more minutes to recess.

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The water cycle explains how water moves on Earth. First, the sun warms puddles and lakes, turning water into vapor that rises into the sky. Next, the vapor cools and forms clouds as tiny droplets gather together. I love wearing my bright rain boots on stormy days. When the droplets become heavy, they fall as rain or snow. The water fills rivers and flows back to the ocean, where the cycle can begin again. This process repeats, helping plants, animals, and people get the water they need.

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On Saturday, my little brother and I looked for our beagle, Scout. He had slipped through the gate during breakfast and disappeared down the block. We searched the park and called his name. My legs were tired, and my voice felt scratchy. A bike zipped past us, and a dog barked in the distance. Then we sprinted toward the sound and spotted a wagging tail near the big oak tree. I clipped on his leash, and my brother hugged him, laughing with relief all the way home.

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Class pets can make our classroom a kinder place. Feeding a small animal teaches responsibility, and students can take turns caring for it. Last year, our class read a book about explorers in space. A calm pet like a fish can also lower stress during tests. With clear rules, a pet is safe and quiet. When students feel trusted to help, they try their best. For these reasons, I believe our class should adopt a simple pet that is easy to care for.

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Our school should have a longer recess because it helps students recharge. When we move and breathe fresh air, we return to class ready to learn. Teachers say we focus better after a break, and I notice it in myself too. My favorite movie has a dragon that learns to fly with a funny friend. With ten more minutes, we could play, talk out problems, and come back calmer so we listen and finish work.

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Bees are important insects that help flowers and food crops grow. They visit many plants to collect nectar from blossoms. Bees use the nectar to make honey in their hives. The process also spreads pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants form seeds and fruit. Beekeepers wear protective suits while working near hives, and the hive can be loud on warm, sunny days. Many foods people enjoy depend on this busy work. Without bees, harvests would be smaller.

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