Is there anyone here that uses their tortoises (or other reptiles) for educational programs in schools? I think it would be a great thing to do with my torts, and a wonderful way to start awareness about the true care and needs of a Sulcata, and other reptiles. I have some aquatics and snakes, also, and it is anyone's guess what I may have in the rescue at any given time.
What exactly do you do? Do you mostly talk about where they come from, what they eat, how big they get, that kind of thing? I am talking elementary level to begin with (I am hoping to get my foot in the door with my daughters' classes) and I don't want to get TOO complicated...
How much interaction with the torts do you allow? Are the kids allowed to touch them? I was thinking that if I allowed the kids to touch one at a time, and then had them use hand sanitizer it would be okay.
Of course I need to talk to the school, but I want to get some ideas first. I was also thinking about maybe printing up some color booklets with info and fun facts that kids can then take home to color and show their parents... again increasing awareness
Kristina
What exactly do you do? Do you mostly talk about where they come from, what they eat, how big they get, that kind of thing? I am talking elementary level to begin with (I am hoping to get my foot in the door with my daughters' classes) and I don't want to get TOO complicated...
How much interaction with the torts do you allow? Are the kids allowed to touch them? I was thinking that if I allowed the kids to touch one at a time, and then had them use hand sanitizer it would be okay.
Of course I need to talk to the school, but I want to get some ideas first. I was also thinking about maybe printing up some color booklets with info and fun facts that kids can then take home to color and show their parents... again increasing awareness
Kristina