Names, Shapes & Guinea Pigs

I like to spray water on the watercolors for the kids rather than giving them a cup of water to drench their papers in.  It allows them just the amount that is needed.  Kids love to dip their paintbrush in water.  Usually that results in a paper that is torn to shreds by a constant water drenching.  Spray bottle=problem solved.

We have been reviewing our names, colors and shapes.  This was a good all in one art project.  She was pointing out and spelling her name over and over, recognizing the shapes and colors.  When she finished coloring in all of those spaces, she painted over the whole thing, creating another crayon resist.

Look who is looking at me as though I am holding him prisoner!  Lenny needed his nails clipped.  We love these guinea pigs, they are so cute.  If we don't keep up on his nails, they end up too long and curl up underneath the paws, causing discomfort for the pigs.  Stephanie usually holds him and I do the clipping.

He didn't fight us... Look at him just taking a break!  Lenny. ♥

This is our piggie cage.  Every time the pigs see me they associate me with treats for them.  Twister always climbs up the plexi glass and waits for whatever I have for him.  Usually a carrot or apple slice.  These pigs are great for the kids to see and pet.  They go outside on the grass in the summer, and occasionally join us for group time.

Guinea pigs are wonderful.  Kudos for our daughter Stephanie for purchasing the first one while I was out of town.  Otherwise I would've said, "NO."  We loved our Twister so much, we couldn't wait to purchase another one.  They require a cage cleaning once per week, fresh food and water every day, Timothy hay, occasional fruits and veggies, and attention.  They love to be pet!

Song for today is The Guinea Pig Song from Youtube.  All of the kids love to watch this and laugh.  Happy Friday!♥♥♥