Monday, May 7, 2012

New Friend!

We've recently had a new addition to our classroom!  Say hello to Alvin the dwarf hamster!


Alvin lives in our science area.  He's a little shy (and a lot nocturnal) so when we want to play with him, we need to dig him out of is bedding.  The kids really enjoy stopping by his cage throughout the day to search for a glimpse of him.  They have also been helping to clean Alvin's cage an like to drop in a carrot or piece of celery for him to nibble.


So far, Alvin likes running on his wheel and is starting to get the hang of his ball.  We put him in the ball and once the kid's excitement dies down, he has some room to roll around the room.  We usually find him under a table or the bathroom sink!

Alvin has proven to be very gentle but he is a very good jumper!  Feel free to search his cage with your child for a peek!
  

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