Day in and day out Wee Friends spend hours riding the Wee Friends backyard bike trail.

What really happens on the bike path, day in and day out?

Today, Elliott’s bike wheel got caught on Lea’s bike wheel. Kai immediately noticed a problem, moved closer to his friends and guided the rescue. Other friends had to wait. They expressed their frustration, but they remained patient until Elliott could freely move. Patience.

Next, Jada needed to cross the road. With Elliott coming full speed, Jada problem solved: I must move quickly to avoid getting run over. She did it. She saw, she assessed, she solved. Problem solving.

“There’s a problem with my bike!” Elliott shouted out. He pulled over and Lisa said “Pull over to the full service pit!” Roadside (teacher) assistance.

Many times, on the WF Bike Path (and playground), friends are able to resolve, independently, the obstacles they confront, but roadside assistance is there. Support.

 

Sometimes friends can breeze by carefree, on the path….other times, the pea gravel slows ‘em down.  Today, Ada recognized the rocky path and set out to fix it for her friends. Thoughtfulness.

 

Sophie smiled. Happiness.

Sometimes friends pedal in the opposite direction. It’s not a problem until another friend, pedaling in the established clockwise direction comes upon them.  New direction is negotiated and the fun continues. Safety Rules of the Road.

 

The rickshaw always provides invitations and inclusion. And a great gross motor workout. Friendship. Exercise.

“This is my cup. You can have it when I’m done.” Finding their voices and negotiating, at the same time. Confidence and Compromise.

 

“Red means stop, green means go.” Giving directions and taking directions. Teamwork.

There’s a lot of learning happening on the Wee Friends path. The path to being a big kid.

“This is my laptop. Sydney made it.”

“I’m a pre-school teacher and I’m Nate, Sophie and Jada’s mom.”

“I’ll take the picture.”

And finally, today, the sparkly, pink Play-Do.

Wee Sprouts: Pea pods. Breakfast: Cheerios and apple slices. Lunch: Farm fresh egg casserole, bananas, and whole wheat toast.