Mika’s Laugh Was Too Much for Quzii

Tier: 2 - The Map and the Thread
Theme: Sensory conflict, peer overwhelm
Symbol: Noise
Use Case: Sound-based tension, peer regulation moments, emotional recovery
CASEL Alignment: Self-Management, Social Awareness
Mika wasn’t trying to be loud. But Quzii covered his ears. This story lets children walk through a sensory conflict without a villain, helping classrooms name what happens when someone’s too much - and no one’s to blame.