As the children get to know their younger buddies better and better, they seem to enjoy the experience more and more and are disappointed if for any reason the activity cannot take place. They had immense fun playing musical chairs, helping the younger children to learn and to appreciate the game.
On another Tuesday, they read picture books with their buddies, enjoying being able to apply their reading skills in a practical way. It gives an enormous confidence boost to know that they can read a story to another child, especially for children who are not completely fluent readers.
