Over the last several weeks I have been inviting small groups of children to eat lunch in the classroom with me. This is something that is optional, but I find most children eagerly accept the invitation. This gives me an opportunity to get to know individual children on a different level and gives the children a chance to eat in a different setting. After everyone has had a chance to join me once, I will be trying to mix up the groups, so they can hopefully get to know all of their classmates a little better and expand beyond peers who they feel most comfortable with. So far the children who have participated have loved it and I have many asking to come again!