First Read Aloud ~ The World According to Humphrey

I think many students would tell you that their favorite time of the school day is enjoying our first read aloud The World According to Humphrey. They beg me to read it and sigh when a chapter comes to an end.

Humphrey is a classroom hamster who spends his days enjoying the students in Mrs. Brisbane's class. If only Mrs. Brisbane felt the same way about him. Humphrey manages to impact the lives of everyone who cares for him including Principal Morales, Aldo the school custodian, and several of the students in room 26.  This lovable little hamster is adored by so many, but will he win over Mrs. Brisbane who does not have such a soft spot for "rodents?"

Throughout the year, students in my class will also have an opportunity to bring Humphrey home for a visit. The directions for this writing activity are written on the inside of his cage. My third grade students are excited to spend time with this lovable book character and write of their adventures together.