The Chalk That Snapped Too Soon

Theme: Hesitation, peer pressure, initiation freeze
Symbol: Broken chalk
Use Case: For children who falter at the moment of visibility - especially in performance or academic space
CASEL Alignment: Self-management

This story validates performance freeze. The chalk snaps before Quzii even begins writing, externalizing an internal halt. It offers safety for children who fear visible error, especially in classrooms.
Art Prompt: Draw the chalk you held - and how it broke before the words came out.