I am a preschool teacher.

This is my “alone zone.”

At any time of the day, if my kids are feeling stressed, they can go here to cool down. There’s stress toys, silly putty, bubbles, sensory bottles…there’s books and headphones to block out the loud noises.

The only thing they have to do is “check in” by putting their picture on which emotion they’re feeling so I know how I can help them when they’re ready.

Kids. Need. Space.

Kids. Need. Coping. Mechanisms.

Not. Time-outs.

Responding to an officer’s threats to arrest you. Transcribe and share yall

“You’re resisting arrest.”

Reply: “No, we’re not. No one here is using or threatening to use physical force against any officer here, nor are we creating any substantial risk of causing physical injury.”

Key words: physical force, substantial risk

“This is an unlawful assembly.”

Reply: “No, it’s not. We are not starting a riot. There are not 10 or more individuals here recklessly using physical force or violence or threatening to use physical force or violence.”

Key words: riot, physical force, violence, 10 or more

“You’re committing disorderly conduct.”

Reply: “No, we’re not. We are not refusing any order to disperse. We are stepping away as you requested, we’re not in your way, and we’re not obstructing public safety. We are standing a safe distance away.”

Key words: refusal, order to disperse, safe distance

“You’re obstructing a public thoroughfare (street,

sidewalk, etc.”

Reply: “No, we’re not. We are not hindering a public passage. We are performing a public service. We are not obstructing traffic.”

Key words: hindering, obstructing traffic

“You’re interfering with a police officer.”

Reply: “No, we’re not. We are not interrupting, hindering, or intimidating you. We are not threatening any officer’s safety. All we are doing is legally observing you and recording your actions.”

Painted Cell Animation, 1940s

Early Computer Animation, 1990s

Refined Computer Animation, 2005

Advanced Computer Animation, 2010

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