From Observer to Participant

One of the kindergarten teachers told me that the principal was pleased with my "progress" regarding my interaction with kids. The principal and other teachers thought that I was somewhat awkward with the kids at the beginning--back in August. But now I have come so far as to participate in games with kids and get involved with them more physically (e.g., holding them and carrying them in my arms). I hope this greater familiarity between me and the kids will facilitate my data collection at the kindergarten.