During outside play B1 sat in the sand pit with B2, making sandcastles and small hills with sand. They had been playing outside for two hours and it was time to go indoors for circle free play time. The teacher had instructed B1 in a kind manner that it was time to finish playing, dust off the sand, walk up to the door and sit on the mat. B1 heard the teacher, looked towards her and gave her a blank stare then continued on with his game. The teacher then repeated her instruction, this time B1 gave out a cry and buried his head in his hands. G1 then stood up, took hold of his hand and said, ‘Come on B1, you have to go up’. B1 then lifted his head, sniffled and stopped crying. He stood up and allowed G1 to lead him up to the mat. The teacher thanked G1 for her help. G1 gave a smile then ran off to play. B1 seemed to be happy to go inside and sat down with the other children. G1 console B1 when he is crying and that make him feel better. G1 let him know that I am here for you. It made him happy. G1 express of empathy toward B1.
