For the most part, the children participate in this group activity as though they are members of an interest group, and really want to be there. A disturbing student will be told to relocate to the other side of the semi-circle, and that usually solves the problem. After reading students go in a group to the cafeteria and pickup a small service tray with their breakfast items, take it back to their room and eat together at their group table. Some students may need help opening their packages, but for the most part they are capable of doing all breakfast activities themselves. If one student spills something, he or she is expected to clean it up before finishing the meal.
Students learn good nutrition habits as well as social skills during group meals.
Recess is both a physical activity and a socialization activity. Students go as a group to the blacktop and play-yard. The blacktop is used for exercise. Students walk either individually or in small groups around a large painted oval on the blacktop. A lot of time is spent walking the oval.