Snefnug dansede fra himlen, mens en gruppe elever stimlede sammen foran Experimentarium i København.

Snefnug danced from the sky as a group of students gathered in front of the Experimentarium in København.

Det var skolens vinterudflugt, og spændingen sitrede i luften som fyrværkeri før et nytårsknal.

It was the school's winter outing, and the excitement crackled in the air like fireworks before a New Year’s bang.

Lars, 14 år gammel og nysgerrig, trak vejret dybt ind.

Lars, 14 years old and curious, took a deep breath.

Han elskede videnskab, men hans nerver var altid vanskelige at styre, især når Anders var i nærheden.

He loved science, but his nerves were always hard to control, especially when Anders was nearby.

Anders, som altid kunne få hele klassen til at grine.

Anders, who could always make the whole class laugh.

Indenfor i Experimentarium var der varmt og summede af liv.

Inside the Experimentarium, it was warm and buzzing with life.

Børn grinede, og interaktive udstillinger blinkede med lyse farver.

Children were laughing, and interactive exhibits flashed in bright colors.

Vinterjakker hang bag stolen, og kulden udenfor blev hurtigt glemt.

Winter jackets hung behind the chairs, and the cold outside was quickly forgotten.

Museet inviterede eleverne til at opleve videnskaben gennem leg.

The museum invited the students to experience science through play.

Maja, Lars' klassekammerat, gik ved siden af ham.

Maja, Lars' classmate, walked beside him.

Hendes entusiasme var smittende.

Her enthusiasm was contagious.

"Se, Lars!

"Look, Lars!

Det der ser spændende ud," sagde hun, mens hun pegede mod en stor kube i midten af rummet.

That looks exciting," she said, pointing at a large cube in the middle of the room.

Det var dagens store udfordring - en videnskabelig gåde, der skulle løses.

It was the day's big challenge - a scientific puzzle to be solved.

Lars ønskede at imponere klassen, og især Maja.

Lars wanted to impress the class, and especially Maja.

Han havde altid følt en særlig varme, når hun smilede til ham, men han havde aldrig turdet sigte for højt.

He had always felt a special warmth when she smiled at him, but he never dared to aim too high.

Hans tanker blev konstant afbrudt af Anders, der allerede var omringet af en skare, som lo af hans narrestreger.

His thoughts were constantly interrupted by Anders, who was already surrounded by a crowd laughing at his antics.

Deres lærer, fru Nielsen, løftede hånden for at få opmærksomhed.

Their teacher, fru Nielsen, raised her hand to get attention.

"Hvem vil forsøge at løse denne puzzle?"

"Who would like to try solving this puzzle?"

spurgte hun og så rundt på klassen.

she asked, looking around the class.

Stilheden sænkede sig, mens alles øjne hvilede på den store kube.

Silence fell as everyone's eyes rested on the large cube.

Lars' hjerte bankede.

Lars' heart pounded.

Han vidste, at han kunne svaret, men uroen holdt ham tilbage.

He knew he had the answer, but nervousness held him back.

Endelig, efter et øjebliks tøven, løftede han hånden.

Finally, after a moment's hesitation, he raised his hand.

"Jeg vil gerne prøve," sagde han med en stemme, der var mere fast, end han havde forventet.

"I'd like to try," he said with a voice steadier than he expected.

Maja vendte sig mod ham med et opmuntrende smil, og det fyldte Lars med styrke, han ikke vidste, han havde.

Maja turned to him with an encouraging smile, and it filled Lars with a strength he didn't know he had.

Han trådte frem, og med en rolig sikkerhed begyndte han at forklare løsningen.

He stepped forward, and with calm confidence, he began to explain the solution.

Han viste, hvordan de tre elementer kunne kombineres for at løse gåden.

He showed how the three elements could be combined to solve the puzzle.

Hans klassekammerater så på i beundring, og selv Anders var stille, for en gangs skyld.

His classmates looked on in admiration, and even Anders was quiet, for once.

Da Lars afsluttede sin præsentation, blev rummet fyldt med bifald.

When Lars finished his presentation, the room filled with applause.

Fru Nielsen nikkede og sagde: "Fantastisk arbejde, Lars!"

Fru Nielsen nodded and said, "Fantastic work, Lars!"

Lars mærkede en varme brede sig gennem ham, som om han havde vundet nytår.

Lars felt warmth spread through him, as if he had won New Year.

Maja kom hen til ham.

Maja came over to him.

"Det var virkelig godt gjort," sagde hun, og hendes smil fik hans egne læber til at kurve opad.

"That was really well done," she said, and her smile made his own lips curve upwards.

Den dag ændrede noget i Lars.

That day changed something in Lars.

Han lærte, at hans stemme kunne blive hørt, og at viden kunne skinne, når han turde tage chancen.

He learned that his voice could be heard, and that knowledge could shine when he dared to take the chance.

Han vendte tilbage til skolen med ny selvtillid, parat til at tage springet næste gang det krævedes.

He returned to school with new confidence, ready to take the leap the next time it was required.

Og på årets sidste dag følte han sig klar til alt, hvad det nye år kunne bringe.

And on the year's last day, he felt ready for whatever the new year could bring.