In the first grade, the classroom had pegs and cupboards along one wall with a false wall separating the area from the classroom.
We’d put our coats, mittens, scarves, and snow boots over there.
We didn’t have backpacks or books to take home. All the work was done in class.
Every so often, a kid would bring something in and leave it in a cupboard.
I swear, I didn’t steal anything.
I just liked to move things from one cupboard to another. Cover them with a cap.
The kid caught with the stuff would deny taking it.
And I’d smile.