A burp that shakes the bell tower. Bubbles that carry a dragon to the rafters. Circuits that glow—and sometimes zap. At School Alive!, every class becomes a heart lesson as Flint, the tiny ceiling dragon, nudges students toward courage, patience, and joy. With real teachers, real classmates, and a dash of wonder, these stories show that learning isn’t just what’s on the board—it’s who we become together. Growing into who God made you to be, one class at a time. The Burp That Shook the Bell Tower A nervous dragon’s lightning burps interrupt assembly until Mrs. Naomi channels his “storm” into drawing—modeling healthy expression over explosion. - Marker Mayhem in Math Class Flint’s claws wreck dry-erase markers; Mrs. Schneider reframes power as “strength under control,” and the class takes math outdoors with cloud-counting. - The Great Bubble Experiment A bubble mishap floats Flint to the rafters; Mrs. Malacina’s steady science thinking and team problem-solving bring him safely down—and curiosity grows wiser. - Sparks and Circuits A well-meant zap scrambles the tech lab; Mr. Krafft teaches safe circuits and self-control: glow with purpose, don’t burst with impulse. - Engineering a Home Feeling homesick, Flint receives a student-engineered nest; Mrs. Jackson shows that the best designs build belonging. - The Case of the Sneezy Dragon Flint gets the sniffles; Mrs. Mendenhall leads calm, practical care and a chain of kind words—health for body, mind, and heart. - The Harvest Parade Problem Pumpkins go missing (ahem); gratitude turns a mistake into a new float and a sparkling finale with Dr. Lyon. - The Frozen Bubble Surprise Icy weather + bubble mix = accidental wonder; Mr. Shafer helps the class name joy as a gift meant to be shared. - The Dragon and the Bethlehem Star A Bethlehem mural centers the true Christmas story; imagination becomes a lens for truth—the dragon is pretend, the message is real. SEL & skills quick-tags Emotional regulation & expression: Bks 1, 6 - Self-control & patience: Bks 2, 4 - Problem-solving & teamwork: Bks 3, 5, 7 - Belonging & gratitude: Bks 5, 7 - Joy, wonder, and truth: Bks 8, 9