No one noticed Parker.
During reading, Monty read words like “apatasaurus” and “submarine.”
No one noticed Parker.
In music, Savanna sang like a bird.
No one noticed Parker.
On the playground, everyone else got picked for a team.
No one noticed Parker.
Parker read three books every night.
He sang songs in the shower until the water ran cold.
He practiced his place kicks until the streetlights came on.
But no one noticed Parker.
One Monday, Mrs. Hinkle made a slight miscalculation during science.
Parker giggled. He giggled so hard, he let out a little snort.
Carter and Ella noticed Parker.
“Snort!” went Carter.
“Snort!” went Ella
“SNORT!” went Parker.
Mrs. Hinkle said, “That is not appropriate, Parker.”
On Tuesday, Charlie told a knock-knock joke during show and tell.
Parker giggled, “Hee-hee-hee-snort!”
Chloe and Sam and Joey noticed Parker.
“Snort!” went Chloe.
“Snort!” went Sam.
“Snort!” went Joey.
“SNORT! SNORT!” went Parker.
Mrs. Hinkle said, “That is not appropriate, Parker.”
On Wednesday, Mrs. Hinkle shared a story.
The wolf was just about to huff and puff and blow down the house of the third little pig
when, “SNORT! SNORT! SNORT!”
The whole class noticed Parker.
A chorus of snorts filled the air.
Mrs. Hinkle said, “That is definitely not appropriate, class.”
Thursday afternoon during math, Hanna left out 7 and 12 when counting.
Parker giggled. Then, just to see what would happen, he added, “Snort! Snort!”
Parker looked to see who had noticed, but no one said a word.
No one except Mrs. Hinkle.
“Parker, I would like to speak with you at recess.”
When all the children had gone out to the playground,
Mrs. Hinkle said, “Parker, tell me something you do well.”
Parker thought for a moment.
“I can snort,” said Parker.
“You certainly can,” said Mrs. Hinkle, “but what else can you do?”
“I can touch my nose with my tongue,” said Parker.
“Very interesting,” said Mrs. Hinkle.
“I like to draw,” said Parker.
“Yes, I noticed,” said Mrs. Hinkle.
Friday, in the art center, Parker demonstrated how to draw a pterodactyl and a T-Rex.
Sam and Charlotte noticed Parker.
When Halloween came, the class was amazed at his terribly frightening witches and realistic zombies.
Riley and Tabitha and Harry noticed Parker.
When the class studied “Things That Go”, Parker taught the children to draw planes that practically flew off the page.
Everyone noticed Parker.
When it came time for the class play, Parker helped design the set for The Three Pigs.
Parker still went, “Snort!” in school—but only when it was appropriate.
(Parker playing the role of one of the pigs in the class play)