Super Aislin a.k.a. Desmond's Big Sister

All was well at the mall playroom until a little boy Des' age tried to push him away from a toy. Des, not having very many words yet, shouted at the boy. Then, before he knew it, he was stumbling backwards, offended, and wondering if anyone else had seen the assault! He knew his options--whimper and walk away or jump back into the ring--so he jumped back in, desirous to stick up for himself. 
It could have gotten ugly...but we'll never know because Super Aislin came to the rescue! Des' big sister gently rested her hand on the boy's shoulder and said, "This is Desmond's toy." And when the boy wouldn't cooperate, she blocked him from her brother (and the toy) by stretching both her arms out on either side like someone directing traffic. When the boy attempted to push past her, she firmly said, "Don't argue with me." 
She then led him away to a different toy and said, "Let's play over here!"

This event may not seem home preschool-related, but it is to me. My mission as a stay-at-home mom and toddler/preschool teacher is to teach my children what they would learn at any preschool or early childhood center, but above all my mission is to teach them how to be respectful and kind, how to make good choices, and to treat one another like the allies they will always be.