Diego and the Soccer Rainbow
by
Thomas
A story about Friendship
for your 4th Grader.
Diego was a 4th grader who loved soccer more than anything. Every day after school, he would rush to the local park to play with his friends. One day, he saw a professional soccer player perform a special move on TV called 'The Rainbow'.
Diego was amazed by 'The Rainbow' move. He decided to learn it to impress his friends. He practiced day and night, kicking the ball high into the air and trying to make it arc like a rainbow.
After a week of practice, Diego finally mastered 'The Rainbow'. He couldn't wait to show his friends. The next day at the park, he gathered everyone and performed the move.
His friends were impressed at first. But soon, Diego started using 'The Rainbow' in every game, even when it wasn't necessary. His friends started to feel belittled and less enthusiastic about playing soccer with him.
Diego noticed his friends' change in attitude but didn't understand why. He thought they were just jealous of his skills. He decided to talk to his mom about it.
His mom explained that while it's good to be proud of your skills, it's also important to respect others' feelings. She suggested that Diego should use his skills to help his team, not to show off.
The next day, Diego went to the park with a new attitude. He apologized to his friends for showing off and promised to be a better team player.
His friends were skeptical at first, but they saw a change in Diego. He started passing the ball more and using 'The Rainbow' only when it was necessary.