practiced in drills many times. math teacher rhonda was helping her students with a game. damien klein is a fourth grader. >> she told us to get our math book and bag. >> why did she tell you to get a math book or bag? >> so we could put it over our head. >> reporter: a fifth grade teacher saw the funnel cloud approaches and yelled for everyone to get into bathrooms and closet. >> you have to get them in there. i said i'll stay outside. she said you're getting in there too. >> reporter: she was crouched over four children and did what teachers do. >> i love you, ms. crosswhite. please don't let me die. i said we are not dying! we are not dying today! quit saying that. i did the teacher thing we are are probably not supposed to do and i prayed outloud. >> what did you say?