it is no small thing to notice what provides comfort for children.  especially during the transition from home to the classroom.  some children crave the rowdy jokes from teachers, some hover by their cubby for a while taking notice, some are taken from one set of arms to another.  there is a group of girls who heads to our project corner first thing every time.  every time.

mr matt can be found there often too.  cutting circles or hearts.  visiting and adding comfort to the routine.

these girls are part of our afternoon class.  these photos are taken around noon…just after they’ve had lunch…when everyone seems glad to ease into things.  ahhhhhhhhhhh.