TALK ABOUT ELLIE!

  1. As Hamster Helper, Ellie has many responsibilities. One of her jobs is to let Squeak exercise during the school day. Talk about why exercise is important for a class pet like Squeak.
  2. Miss Little tries to calm Ellie’s nerves about watching Squeak. What does she tell Ellie to make her feel better? Now, pretend you are Ellie’s teacher. What would you say to help shrink her worries?
  3. Ellie takes good care of Squeak. She gives him fresh water and keeps his habitat clean. She even rescues him from the Ultra Hush-a-Bye! Look through the story and give two other examples of how she takes care of him.
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