Your child my have told you about some of our recent visitors. Mrs. Schwalbe and I have been bringing a couple of our pets to share with the class. The interaction between animal and child is one that is positive for both parties. Just like with people, socializing animals is probably the most important skill they learn. Bringing animals, especially at a young age, into the classroom help teach them the proper behavior they need to use with humans. Being in a noisy classroom also helps animals learn not to be frightened or defensive when they hear a loud sound.
FLUFFY, THE GUINEA PIG!
Fluffy actually belongs to Mrs. Schwalbe's daughter, Caroline. Caroline talked to class all about Fluffy and guinea pigs in general. She shared all kinds of facts with us. For example, did you know that guinea pigs only have four teeth and if they break or fall out, new ones will grow in? That is because a guinea pig's teeth NEVER stop growing, so they have to gnaw on things to keep them in check!
WHO KNEW???
This is Nym, the puppy my oldest son brought home from college! She is a very sweet girl and growing bigger every day. She has been to school three times so far and it has been very educational for her. The children have also learned much from having her there. They have been practicing having gentle hands and gentle voices when there is an animal in the room. They have learned that since puppies don't have hands, they will use their mouths to feel things. They know the old saying, "let a sleeping dog lie." And most importantly, animals, just like people, sometimes make bad choices, but we love them anyway.
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