Today, we had 4 animal visitors to our classroom.  Mia’s ‘ohana brought four chicks for the children to observe up close.  It captivated them during our outdoor “backyard” time.  The chicks will be visiting us for the rest of the week.  Real animals are so fascinating to just look at.  Plus, they can lead to descriptive observations and “I wonder” questions.  It is important for children to ask questions because it shows that they want to learn more and it helps teachers to be more interactive in their teaching.