Richard was in a great mood during our afternoon session. It tends to be a good time because he has refueled during snack and has had some fun on the playground with his peers during recess. It is a good opportunity to discuss the recess dynamic and where during last year, he required a lot of time processing and working through interactions, he now feels empowered and excited to have fun with his friends. His motor skills such as running and jumping have improved, so he is no longer the first one caught in tag.He is very proud of himself. Today we read a story with the theme of not giving up when things get hard. It included a lot of humor, which kept Richard engaged. Using crayons and blank paper, we made our own story about not giving up. Remembering parts from the story were challenging for Richard, so we turned it into a sequencing activity focused on recall, describing, and checking for accuracy. Once he saw our comic book story compared to the story we read, Richard realized that he was out of order and corrected it. Taking the time to "pause, rewind, and review" is a skill that helps Richard learn from his mistakes.