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Inside a bright morning classroom, Goozoo stands by Ms. Ferry’s desk clutching his backpack, cheeks flaming as a loud toot escapes. Sophia sits at a nearby desk smiling supportively while Ms. Ferry looks kindly toward Goozoo.
Goozoo tugged his backpack. "Hi, I'm Goozoo," he said. Sophia smiled, and Denver waved. "Welcome," said Ms. Ferry. Suddenly, his tummy tooted loudly. "Oops, sorry!" Goozoo whispered, cheeks pink.
Under soft fluorescent lights of the classroom, Goozoo sits upright at his desk concentrating on slow breaths while Ms. Ferry stands beside him demonstrating a calm inhale gesture. Denver leans over with an outstretched water bottle, smiling encouragement.
Another toot rumbled, and giggles swirled. "Class, let's help," Ms. Ferry said kindly. "Deep breaths, hand up for a hallway break." Sophia nodded. "We’ve got you." Denver offered water, and Goozoo practiced.
In the afternoon classroom lit by gentle window light, Goozoo sits calmly with hands folded, a faint toot-puff near his chair. Across the shared table Sophia leans forward whispering praise, while Denver nearby flashes a proud grin and thumbs-up.
Goozoo breathed slowly, sat still, and listened. A tiny whisper-toot slipped out; the room stayed calm. "That was gentle," Sophia whispered. Denver grinned. "Nice control!" Ms. Ferry taught, and Goozoo felt proud.
Late-afternoon sunlight slants through the classroom windows as Denver raises his worksheet triumphantly beside his desk. Ms. Ferry stands at the front smiling warmly, while Goozoo sits nearby nodding with hands on his lap amid scattered colorful math books.
By afternoon, lessons flowed. "Math makes sense now," Denver said. "Thank you for being considerate," Ms. Ferry smiled. Goozoo nodded. "I'm learning quiet toots and good manners." Everyone cheered, and school felt friendly.