Unicorn friends are great helpers in the classroom. They set up for morning meeting, placing the "sit upons" next to one another so everyone can sit for morning meeting. For Shabbat we have special mats with the words for the Motzi in both English and Hebrew. Friends are recognizing the "difference" in the printed word.Providing children with the opportunity to take responsibility for their environment, setting up for activities, cleaning up, and working cooperatively to complete a task, allows them to feel confident in their abilities, encourages team work, and sense of pride in their work.
Thanks for giving us a peek into your everyday routines. It is great to know that you plan them specifically to develop confidence and team work. Sometimes what looks like a method of just getting things done is actually a complex life lesson in disguise.
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