THIS TIME WE SURPRISED A LUCKY TEACHER RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF REHEARSALS FOR THE ... LITTLE PEOPLE. I SET THE TONE FOR MY CLASSROOM. I SET THE DAY. AND IF I’M HAPPY, THEY’RE HAPPY. SHE ALWAYS FINDS ...

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