Benjamin is a very bright 4 year-old with a wonderful personality and a positive outlook on learning experiences. He has adjusted well to the Cougars Preschool environment and is a positive role model for the children. His ability to brighten the day with a smile is a gift he will keep with him throughout his lifetime. Benjamin had a lot of mistrust in the beginning of the year. He would cry when he came into school and didn't really interact with his peers. Benjamin did not call out during news events or raise his hand to offer a story. During activity he was quiet and refrained from asking questions from his peers and his TR. Now in the middle of his school year he is an outspoken individual who raises his hand, calls out, offers wonderful stories, and interacts with many of his peers. When he comes into school he literally runs to his cubby and always has a smile on his face. I suspect that he will grow academically towards the end of the year. When Benjamin is in freeplay he associates with the other children and uses his imagination to call his mother on the phone, or cook a peer lunch in the kitchen. On one-to-one he speaks enthusiastically and pays attention to what the TR is saying. He is able to stay focused on the activity at hand and asks questions during activity. Benjamin participates with eagerness in group activities and interacts with his peers. If he does not have a skill he works hard to learn it (i.e. Dreidle spinning). Benjamin plays well with Sebastian and Alex. During freeplay Sebastian will be found in the kitchen, usually with Benjamin by his side. When a soon-to-be new student came to observe the classroom Benjamin was anything but hesitant to make a new friend. His speech does not seem to be discouraging for him or his peers, which will only build his trust and confidence. To help develop Benjamin's' personality I would advise the parent to encourage his right to be an individual, and to reassur...