This month, we have been talking about emotions and exploring what it means to be a friend. Through activities and classified cards, the children have been sharing their thoughts about the moments when we might feel scared, angry, happy, sad, excited or shy. It has been lovely to see them beginning to recognise these feelings in themselves and in others.
Some of the most beautiful moments, however, have happened spontaneously in our everyday life together. We have seen children reaching out to one another with such gentleness and care. When V. noticed that another child was upset, she offered her chosen work to comfort her. R. instinctively went to comfort S. and invited him to join their game in the patio. These small, heartfelt gestures remind us that empathy often grows quietly, through the simple experiences we share each day.
We also explored the meaning of the word friend. After talking about the joy of discovering new things in a dictionary, we found this lovely definition:
“A friend is someone you like and care about, who likes and cares about you too. A friend is someone you enjoy spending time with, playing with, and helping.”
We could not be happier to see this definition coming to life in our classroom. More and more, we are witnessing moments of kindness, comfort and support between the children. It is a joy to watch them learn that friendship is not only about playing together, but also about noticing when someone needs a little help, making space for one another, and showing care in their own special ways.
These precious everyday moments are helping our little community grow, and we feel very lucky to witness the beginnings of such meaningful connections.