This is a very respectful way to handle things. As an adult we would not want a co-worker to rush up and grab the stapler out of our hand demanding that we give it to them; of course, if they let us know they needed it when we were through, it would make us feel much differently- more willing to share :-)
Other benefits are that the children learn that they *will* get a turn, they learn to develop and use their language and negotiating skills.
Children are empowered because they learn that it is ok to say no and still be a friend (this is huge when they hit high school and are being asked to take all sorts of risks) so it is good practice.
I also see empathy when a child decides 'on their own' that the other wants the item more than they do. And the children are learning to be respectful of others rights- as well as their own.
This is why I love working with children- there is *so* much growth and learning in the seemingly smallest things :-)
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When we came inside after bring Phaedra to the bus, Addison said "there's a bird" and pointed. We were *inside* and though I did look where she was pointing I did not see anything and so thought she was talking about outdoors.
When we came back inside for rest time, a movement caught my eye and there was a bird (a carolina wren in fact) sitting on the playroom window!
It was fairly frightened so I did not snap any photos, but we opened the playroom windows and shut the door. Then I decided to try to see if it would land on the bristles of the broom (we have had birds inside before but they usually stay on the porch!) When I went toward it, it flew to the front window, sat on the curtain rod and out the window! Phew! :-)
