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E, when not allowed to play in the foam pit at the end of gymnastics because she didn't obey her teacher: "That's OK. It's more important to spend time with your Mom than playing in the pit."

D, in the car: "Mom, 6 is 3 + 3 and 4 is 2 + 2 -- what about 5?" So I related it to half notes in music, which he understands, and discussed FRACTIONS with my 1st grader.