In a heartwarming display of kindness, elementary student Lily Parker spotted her new classmate, Miguel Torres, sitting alone during lunchtime. Determined to make him feel welcome, she approached him with the intent of starting a conversation. However, Lily quickly realized that Miguel spoke only Spanish, and her own language skills were limited. Undeterred, she sought a creative solution to bridge the gap.
Having previously seen her family host exchange students, Lily remembered using Google Translate to communicate. She decided to write a note inviting Miguel to join her for lunch, using the translation app to draft it in Spanish. After crafting her message, she brought it home to her mom, Sarah, for a quick review.
“I was moved to tears when I read it,” Sarah shared with a smile. “I’ve always encouraged my kids to find the new kid at school. Even if they don’t become lifelong friends, they’ll remember that someone made an effort to welcome them.”
Lily’s note read: “Would you like to sit with me today? Look for me, and I’ll show you where I sit. We can color or tell scary stories. Thank you for your time, signed Lily.”
The heartfelt message worked wonders! Not only did Lily and Miguel become lunch buddies, but they also discovered they lived near each other and even went trick-or-treating together on Halloween. “We taught him the ‘trick-or-treat’ song,” Sarah recalled. “By the end, he was singing along!”
For now, the two are communicating through drawings but are also making efforts to learn each other’s languages. As Lily puts it, “No one should be alone. Everyone deserves a friend.”
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Summary
Fifth grader Lily Parker uses Google Translate to invite her new classmate, Miguel Torres, to join her for lunch, overcoming language barriers and forming a friendship. Their connection grows as they share experiences, including Halloween festivities, and they communicate through drawings while learning each other’s languages.