Janine’s classroom, 7:42 AM. She’s setting up a movie for the substitute — “The Magic School Bus: Gets Lost in Space” — on an old DVD player connected to a box TV. The DVD is labeled “DVD5: Abbott Mix.”
Another says, “She made us a movie so we wouldn’t be sad. That’s nice.” abbott elementary s02e09 dvd5
Gregory notices the DVD case. On the back, in Janine’s handwriting, are notes: “DVD5 — backup lesson: If sub struggles, play this. Includes: 1) Read-aloud of ‘The Invisible Boy’ (me recorded), 2) Class discussion prompts, 3) 5-minute mindfulness break — helps with separation anxiety when teacher is out.” (softly): You recorded yourself reading a book… in case they miss you? Janine’s classroom, 7:42 AM