Pet Rocks

Last week we explored the difference between living and nonliving objects. We discussed how we care for our real pets and how they need someone to watch over them if the pet was left alone for the weekend. Then we had lots of fun decorating our pet rocks. The kids named them and decorated them with lots of materials. Some children even made beds and other items for their rock. We finished the day up with a discussion about what would happen if we left our pet rock for the weekend without anyone to watch over them. The kids made the connection between why their pets need someone to care for them and why their rocks didn't need special care.