Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student's native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student—and maybe make a new friend.

As soon as the teacher announced that a new student from Israel was joining their class, the kids were ready for a party! Stephanie and the others found out that there was a lot to know about Israel before Ziv arrived. They heard about ancient stories, languages, and traditions that are alive today. High tech, nature, soldiers, and candy—there were so many things to explore. Yummy new foods and fun crafts filled the room on the day their new friend Ziv arrived all the way from Israel.