The torn front page

Mei, Tui and Wiremu are making a class newspaper. Mei has spent a long time drawing the front page. Just before it is finished, a gust of wind blows it off the table and it tears. Mei’s shoulders drop and her eyes feel hot. “I’m frustrated and disappointed,” she says. Tui listens without interrupting. Wiremu asks, “Would you like help fixing it, or would you rather have a quiet minute?” Mei chooses help. They tape the page together and add a bright border. Mei still feels a little disappointed, but she also feels relieved and proud of the team. Their feelings changed during the afternoon, and each child had a different way of responding.