Dolphin Diplomacy Scores Big

During a typical grading session, a teacher stumbled upon a creative surprise—a student had sketched a ‘Dolphin man’ on his test paper, proposing a playful barter: artwork for points on missed questions. Amused and impressed by the student’s inventive approach, the teacher saw an opportunity to turn this into a teaching moment about creativity and risk-taking.

Rather than simply chuckling and moving on, the teacher decided to award four bonus points to the entire class, celebrating the spirit of ingenuity. This playful exchange lightened the mood and reinforced a valuable lesson: sometimes, thinking outside the box (or sea) can truly make waves.