How many of you had a beloved childhood pet? My family always had one or more cats running around, and I am still a cat lover today. Since a lot of kids either have or want a pet, a discussion about pets is a great way to get your young learners talking.

This week’s article review is on 10 Popular Small Pets on Animal Planet‘s website. Some of the animals might surprise you. (Hermit crabs? Who knew?) There are a number of ways you could use this article with your class. (more…)