First there was Boo (the world's cutest dog), then there was grumpy cat, and now, we're introducing our favorite dog in Singapore: grumpy rufus. Is he asleep, awake, or just giving you the eye? Don't be fooled by his grumpy demeanor, because he's full of love inside. I had a chance to hang out with this grumpster … Continue reading introducing grumpy rufus
Tag: pets
SOLC#10: Stag, stag, staggy beetle
We had more guests in my class today. My other students brought in his stag beetles, and some caterpillars as well. I wrote a short poem about it for my slice today. We'll be starting our poetry unit next week, so I thought I work on some writing my own poetry. Stag, stag, staggy beetle … Continue reading SOLC#10: Stag, stag, staggy beetle
SOLC #9: Cockroach with Claws
He brought it in. The cage,two stag beetles, larvae and even an egg. All the girls started crowding around his desk. "It's so cute!!!" Shrieked one of my girls. "I want one!!!" Yelled another girl. "Can I have one please?" Asked another girl. I was so surprised. To me it looked like a big cockroach … Continue reading SOLC #9: Cockroach with Claws
SOLC#8: Larvae Giveaway
On Friday, I let one of my students bring in their hedgehog. Well, a few of my boys started complaining that they wanted to bring in their stag beetles. I told them that one of them could bring in one stag beetle on Wednesday and the other could bring in one stag beetle on Thursday. … Continue reading SOLC#8: Larvae Giveaway
SOLC#4: A Prickly Visitor
I sat at my desk, trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of an empty classroom on a much awaited Friday afternoon. I was busy typing away on the computer, when I suddenly heard a rustling noise. For a moment I was reminded of my times in my classroom in NYC where I had some unwanted … Continue reading SOLC#4: A Prickly Visitor