Boy 2: I have changed my mind I want to make a Christmas lantern
Me: you can when I come back
When I come back there are other kids that are not supposed to be involved interfering
Me: hello I can only have four people at a time at the table when they have finished you can come and make one
Girl: Ok
Me: are you all ok I have got all the equipment ready now what did you wanted to make
Girl 1: an angel for the top of my Christmas tree
Me: ok here is some paper what colour is it
Girl 1: its white
Me: yes well done because angels wear white clothes don’t they
Girl 1: yes
Boy 2: where is mine? I want mine now
Me: yes well you wait a minute while I finish dealing with (girl 1) here is some pink felt what do you think we are going to use it for?
Girl 1: yes the face
Me: well done
Boy 2: shouts my turn my turn
Me: because you have interrupted me twice you are going to sit over there until I finish girl 1 girl 2 and boy 1 you will go last now
Boy 2: ooh
Me: here are two black dots
Girl 1: for the eyes
Me: yes and yellow wool
Girl 1: For the hair
Me: what does yellow wool feel like?
Girl 1: it feels soft and like hair
Me: a yellow pipe cleaner
Girl 1: for the halo
Me: and some glitter
Girl 1: thank you
Me now you can get on with that while I sort girl 2 out
Girl 1: ok
Me: I will come back to you in a minute what did you want to make boy 1 a Christmas tree or a Christmas pudding
Boy 1: I want to make a Christmas pudding
Me: here is some card what colour is it?
Boy 1: brown and white
Me: what is the white piece used for
Boy 1: its used for the top
Me: why is it used for the top?
Boy 1: because it’s the cream that goes on top
Me good what else would we need?
Boy 1: glue
Me: that’s there in the middle of the table
Boy1: hmm red bits for the cherries
Me: ok here you go
Boy 1: thank you
Me ok can you get on with that while I sort girl 2 out call me if you need any help
Boy 1: ok
Me: are you all right girl 1
Girl 1: yes I am fine
Me: are you being good boy 2
Boy 2: yes I am
Me: good let me just finish girl 2 then I will be with you
Boy 2: ok
Me: what do you want to make then girl 2 a Christmas bell or a Christmas star
Girl 2: a Christmas star
Me: ok here is some card what colour is it?
Girl 2: yellow
Me: yes that is great aren’t you a smart girl if I give you another piece you can use it to make a long stick so it looks like a wand
Girl 2: excitedly yes that is great
Me: then you can use some glitter to decorate it is that all right it will look pretty
Girl 2: yes it will
Me: ok I am going to sort out boy 2 so are you ok?
Girl 2: yes ok
Me: are you all right
All of them: yes
Me: have you calmed down now boy 2
Boy 2: yes I am
Me: ok come and sit here and make a lantern
Boy 2: yea
Me: ok here is some card what colour is it?
Boy 2: yellow like a light
Me: well done put some bits and pieces I have got here and then decorate it and then we will make it into a lantern.
Boy 2: ok
Me: are you all ok
All: yes
Me: how old are you all?
Girl 1: four
Girl 2: three
Boy 2: three
Boy 1: four
Me: so boy 1 and girl 1 will be going to school next year
Both: yea I can’t wait
Boy 2: I need your help now
Me: ok what is it
Boy 2: I have finished decorating but I can’t make it into a lantern shape.
Me: ok I will help you. You fold the small-decorated piece of paper in half and then cut it like this. Pause can you do that?
Boy 2: yes I can
Me: how are you all getting on
All: fine
Girl1: I am almost finished
Me: well done
Boy 2: I have finished that.
Me: and then you fold it over like this.
Boy 2: ok
Me: then you cello tape it together.
Boy 2: done that
Me: then you cello tape the handle on.
Boy 2: ok, then I am finished
Me: yes you will be how are you all doing?
All: I have finished
Me: have you let me see. Aah they are all very pretty well done you have all done very well. Write your names on it and then you can put it on the table to take home.
Girl 2: no I want to give mine to you
Me: do you aah that is very kind of you
Girl 1: I want to give mine to you as well
Boy 1: and me
Boy 2: and me
Me: thank you very much well done (smiled)
All: (smiled back) your welcome
Girl 2: are you really leaving us?
Me: yes today is my last day
All: aah
Girl 2: please don’t leave us
Me: never mind I will still come back and visit you all
Boy 2: yea you better
Me: I will
Good Communication skills I used in this conversation are that I involved everyone in the conversation
