Does saying 'use you words' actually do anything? I don't think it's helping anything. I mean you say to the boy, "you can use your words" and does he know what words to use? I think you need to say the words to him. Something like: "You didn't like brother taking that toy. Tell him, 'don't take my toy, bother. I'm using that'" Also I would tell brother, "You don't take what you want without asking, even if he has a lot. You can ask, 'Can I play with this' and if little brother says no, you can ask him if you can play with it when he's done". Instead of telling him what not to do (scream), you are trying to tell him what to do which is great but it isn't specific enough. Also, still wondering what circle time entails and if it can be dropped or if he can be allowed not to do it.

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