“Yesterday, a child told me, I prefer to eat alone in class!

I looked at the child and said, how about you join me on a picnic in the school small grass area, as I, myself, would like some quiet time during break.

I did not ask why, I thought he will eventually speak up when comfortable…

I did not ask what do you have for lunch, thinking what if that was the reason behind wanting to be alone…

I did not force any other students to join, I was sure, once they see us, they will join…

We got artistic material and went to the grass area, others started crawling once they saw us, out of curiosity…

I opened a blanket on the grass, where I put some snacks on, then asked the students whether they like to join in by placing their own…

& we started putting together paper kites…

Before the end of the break, all children had eaten, and all were part of the kite group, playing, laughing, and talking to each other…”

#MOI we all have a role, actions speak louder than words, I acted and not investigated, empathy is the secret, try to understand!