Bronto Didn’t Flop Today
Tier: 2 - The Map and the Thread
Theme: Emotional freeze, passive shutdown
Symbol: Plush
Use Case: For classrooms supporting quiet dysregulation, masking, or emotional stillness
CASEL Alignment: Self-Management, Self-Awareness
Bronto didn’t fall over. Didn’t flop. Just… didn’t move. Quzii feels the same. This story gently represents emotional freezing - not explosive behavior, but the kind that silently says, “I need help.” Ideal for teachers addressing subtle shutdowns.