This week was a real success in connecting to some of the older children who are in the Redwood class. About half the class is over six years old, and I tried to really engage them this week with questions and participation. For example, I asked them to explain to me why the cowbell (our "instrument of the week") is called a cowbell. They were stumped until one very bright girl explained it perfectly! It was a wonderful moment that let her intellect shine. We also got creative in Down By the Bay when I asked them to come up with funny rhymes, and the older kids kept making rhymes about "T-rexs" and giggling. A mom even chimed in with one as well, saying "Have you ever seen a T-rex, driving a car?" It was a big hit and such a step forward having a mother participate in this way! It made me feel super happy that she felt comfortable to join in/speak up. Another sweet moment in the class came when a child who is usually quite distracted and likes to do his own thing got really into dancing in the Hello song, and then encouraged another shy child to stand up and turn around. Woohoo!