After lunchtime, Alina returned to Class D with the warmest, brightest smile. While the babies had been playing outside, she had asked the staff to quietly prepare something special inside the classroom.
The babies were already settling into their seats, though "settling" was a generous word, because Boo was floating upside down near the ceiling like a rebellious balloon, Drake was trying to balance a pencil on his nose with intense concentration, Kelpie was whispering dramatic secrets to Rocky, and Vlad Jr. was sitting with perfect posture like a refined prince judging the entire classroom.
Alina clapped her hands gently, trying not to laugh. "Alright, everyone. Since we already ran so much outside, we are going to play a new game inside today."
Instantly, the room lit up with excitement.
"A GAME?" Drake gasped, his tail flicking so hard it almost knocked over a chair.
"Fun game?" Kelpie asked eagerly, scooting forward.
