Children say and do amazing things. During outdoor play I watched as two children chase each other around the yard. They were giggling as they caught up to each other. One of the children fell down on the grassy surface. The other child took notice that she was not being followed by her friend. She stopped to look back and noticed the other child had fallen. She quickly walked back and bent down looking at the child.
She looked at the child and began to say something. Then she put one hand towards the child and began lifting the child up. This was a tricky task. She showed determination as she continued to try to help him up. The child smiled as she helped him, he also began to pull himself up making it easier for her to lift him up.
The child was intrinsically motivated to help the other child. Throughout the day we often see children helping each other. They help comfort the children who are feeling sad, and also bring toys to the child that might make them feel better.
Miss Sousa
What a wonderful opportunity to develope the "seeds of empathy". Thanks to their Moms, Dads and teachers, these children obviously have some great role models to follow. Children really do hear what they see much louder than what we say, don't they?
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