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    Literacy Lessons – The Year of the Guinea Pigs – Part 2

    In our last blog post, we discussed the article, “Literacy Lessons in One Language Arts Sixth-Grade Classroom: The Year of the Guinea Pigs” by Barbara [...]

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  • The Year of the Guinea Pigs – Part 1

    The Year of the Guinea Pigs – Part 1

    What happens when a teacher utilizes a small animal in the classroom? According to Barbara J. Radcliffe, wonderful things. In her article, “Literacy Lessons in [...]

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    Life Lessons from Guinea Pigs Cuddles and Bubbles

    In our last blog post, we told you about Kristin Shanley, a science teacher at Bethune Community School in North Minneapolis, and her experience with [...]

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    Pets in the Classroom’s Tips on Guinea Pigs

    There are many choices for classroom pets, and it’s important to have some information on the different types of pets available. Guinea pigs might [...]

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