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A Glossary
autoharp
A stringed instrument which is played by pressing a combination of keys while tapping strings to create noise often intended to entertain elementary school students.

barrage
A sustained, high-intensity attack upon a given object or entity, often comprised of a large number of small objects.

crayons
Small wax devices used to write or draw in a dazzling array of colors.

guiro
A percussive musical instrument that makes a funky noise, often heard in the music of Santana and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

inappropriate behavior
1. A manner in which an elementary student acts when elementary school staff, faculty, and administration are present. 2. Behavior which some older person of some sort finds offensive somehow.

listening ears
Imaginary devices supposedly affixed to elementary school students when they are in the process of focusing intently upon a given speaker, audio or video recording, or presentation. Possibly related to the elusive 'thinking cap.'

multi-purpose room
A room that serves more than one purpose. Synonyms: cafetorium, commonorium.

pelt
The skin of an animal, usually a beaver. Also the process by which an object suffers a barrage.

puppet
A representation of a character by means of a device operated by a hand. Often resembles 'adorable' or 'cute' entities such as frogs, pigs, and police officers.

velour torso
The soft, caressable midsection of a puppet


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