Class Pets

We have two class pets, Marshmallow and Graham. They are both guinea pigs that have been an asset to my first grade classroom. With permission, students will be able to help care for them by feeding, cleaning their area, filling up their water, and sharing healthy treats. They have been a wonderful tool to help students learn about responsibility, compassion for animals, and relationships. Students have used the guinea pigs as friends to write to, read to, play with, and talk to. Marshmallow and Graham have also been great motivators..extra time with them is often an exciting reward.