Henry wandered around his classroom upon arrival but then smiled when he saw the toy bus. He sat down on the bus, showing his familiarity and comfort with buses. His teachers plan to expand on his interest in buses by adding people and roads to the toy bus and finding related books to engage Henry and help with his transition to the new classroom. His parents are pleased that Henry is able to comfort himself and that the teachers are supporting his interests.

1. Henry’s Bus
I was watching Henry as he came in the classroom to see what he would do. At first he
wandered around the room. Then he saw the bus and smiled. He walked over to it and sat
down.

2. What it means…
You know how to find comfort in what is familiar to you when you come into
our school.
Opportunities and possibilities…
Next time we will make sure the bus is available and add people and roads.
We will find stories and pictures about buses to capitalize on this interest.

3. Parent’s voice…
We are happy that Henry is able
to comfort himself. It looks like
his transition to the toddler
class is going well. His brother
Evan liked the same buses and
trains!
We are also thrilled that you
and all the teachers are willing
to spend the extra effort to
find books about Henry’s
interests and to keep him
occupied, happy, and learning.
Thanks,
Dan
Rob Nessly,
Little Anchor Child Care