This term, Room 4 has been very busy improving on our Reading, Writing, Maths as well as learning about healthy food choices. On top of this, Room 4 has also been learning how to be responsible pet owners. Yes! Room 4 has PETS! Room 4 has two pet rats called Max and Jay Jay.

Here is what some children think about Max and Jay Jay.

• I feel happy when Max and Jay Jay are around because they are playful and adorable. - Sophie A

• I like having Max and Jay Jay in Room 4 because they are good pets. - Christina

• Max and Jay Jay are cool pets because they can jump and run very fast. - Caleb

• I feel good around our pet rats because they are friendly and can do nice tricks. - Patrick

• I like watching Max and Jay Jay playing in their play pen because they do interesting things. - Campbell

Some facts about our pet rats.

1. When rats are happy or playing, they let out a cheerful sound that is similar to laughter.
2. Rats don’t have great eyesight so they rely on their adorable whiskers to interpret their surroundings.
3. They’re really clean animals—cleaner than cats!
4. Their tails give them a great sense of balance, which makes them amazing climbers.
5. They’re excellent snackers and their diet should consist of a good amount of fruits and veggies.
6. Rats are little adventurers and they were one of the first animals to make the trip to outer space.
7. They’re smart little critters. They’ll learn their name and you can even teach them tricks!
8. Rats are stupendous nappers and they spend about 76 percent of daylight hours sleeping.
9. They’re tiny little creatures with big personalities, kinda like pocket-sized puppies!
10. Most of all, they’re smart, sweet little cuties who love to form a bond with their human.