The Lesson Fell Flat

(I am leading our weekly preschool story-time. It is this boy’s first visit. He is three.)

Me: “Everyone stand up now. We’re going to sing ‘Wheels on the Bus.’ Put your arms out and make a circle.”

Boy: *stands still, arms out but not moving*

Me: “Come on, get your wheels going.” *I demonstrate the first motion*

Boy: “I have a flat tire.”