
On Saturday morning, Mina tapped the drum in the sunny playroom.
The Noise Was Bigger Than the RoomA child feels overwhelmed by loud sounds, moves to a quiet corner, and returns when ready.
1. On Saturday morning, Mina tapped the drum in the sunny playroom.
2. Then the blocks clacked, the bells jingled, and the drum boomed.
3. Mina's shoulders climbed, and her hands pressed tightly over her ears.
4. The room stayed the same, but the noise felt bigger than the room.
5. Mina carried her cushion to the quiet corner, and the teacher nodded.
6. In the quiet corner, Mina felt her shoulders lower and her breathing slow.
7. Mina listened to her body, and her hands opened from little fists.
8. When Mina was ready, she returned and chose the quietest drum.
9. Mina made one soft tap, then waited and listened to herself.
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