Miri, at school

Miri's school recently held an open-house style event at Circle Time (when the kids sit down to have a story read to them).

Here they are having a very well-organized, well-mannered afternoon snack. They serve themselves family style. Each child is provided with the chance to pour his or her own drink, serve with the tongs, etc.,. which is great practice, of course. (Those teachers are SO patient.) It's also a great reminder about how much it helps to set expectations for the children.... They really can do a lot - they understand the flow of the day, the importance of helping and having a role, and of being a part of a group.

Here is Miri and her friend, Kate. They had made "sandwiches" and were playing House.