Using her hands to participate

On Thursday at Elisabeth's museum class, there was an unusual number of 2 year olds who couldn't control themselves. When the teacher asked a question, about 8 of them would start talking at once, and all continue without any reference to the others. The teacher, being wise, used creative games to maintain their attention. When the children started talking uncontrollably, she would ask them to do different gestures with their hands (so that their energies would be focused on performing the task rather than talking). It worked remarkably well to bring their focus back for a few minutes so that they could listen to the teacher.

What was even more remarkable to me was that Elisabeth used her hands to participate!
Shy by temperament, she usually sits quietly while the other kids do hand motions during singing times, and when a teacher gives directions likes these. I think (perhaps) that era has ended! It may be that she'll be able to participate in all the gestures the other kids do!