Christopher was in a good mood at lunch and very talkative with his friends. He stepped out of his comfort zone and was chatting with a new student. I whispered some compliments of how "kind and thoughtful" he was getting to know the new student. He smiled and continued on with enthusiasm. In our after recess pow-wow we continued to discuss coping strategies for when days are not going as planned and we find ourselves a little grumpy. It is important to practice those skills when we are not upset or stressed so they are easier to access in the hard moments.