7 things you must consider before choosing a classroom pet By Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson, author and former primary teacher It’s exciting to get a new pet in your classroom! But before buying or adopting your new pet, here are some critical questions to answer: Do you have space in
How do animals sleep? Most people need about six hours of sleep to stay healthy. Sleeping is important, because that’s when our bodies fight off illnesses and heal injuries. It’s also when they use energy to grow. But have you ever wondered about how animals sleep? Is it just
Mother-Daughter Duo Write Fun Dog Book For Kids Best Pets for Kids Interview: Danny Blitz and Sheridan Blitz, Much to Do Before a Dog Meet Danny and Sheridan Blitz, the mother-daughter team that wrote and illustrated Much to Do Before a Dog! In 2016, Sheridan Blitz was a high
How Do Animals See The World? Animals see the world differently than people do. Many animals can see in colour, but not the same as the colours we can see. And there are some animals that can see things people can’t see! What do animals see? Have a look
5 Little Rescue Kittens Three weeks ago, five tiny rescue kittens came to stay at our house. They were barely able to walk yet. They could squeal, but they couldn’t meow, or hiss, or purr. They were just tiny puffballs, only 3 weeks old. They had just lost their
How to say, “Hello” to a Dog or a Cat There’s an old-fashioned saying about people who are very shy. It’s this: “She wouldn’t say “BOO!” to a goose. How silly is that? Why would you want to scare a goose? Or any pet? But you might want to
City Dogs – How to Choose Your Puppy or Dog If You Live in the City Are you longing to have a dog, but you live in an apartment or your home is small? And do you also live in a town or city, and think that you can’t
Kids Can Write Books! Do you dream of writing a book some day? Or are you already started on your book? And are people telling you that it’s nice that you write stories, but only grown-ups can be published book authors, so “just wait till you’re older.” That’s frustrating
Puppy or Kitten – Which Pet Is Best? You’d love to have a pet. Your parents have agreed that you can. They suggest you choose a puppy or a kitten. So now you need to decide. Puppy or kitten – which pet should you get? Before you can decide,
Do You Want a Goldfish for A Pet? Maybe you’ve always wanted a goldfish. Or you just won a goldfish at a fair. Or your parents say that if you really want a pet, you should get a goldfish first. They say that goldfish are the easiest pet to
