It also makes them try their best if they know that other people are going to read it. Show the students some of Eric Carle's books and point out his method of collage art that he uses. Explain that Eric uses tissue paper and other paper to make his illustrations. Then, pass out to each child a shell drawn on paper. It is a good idea to have a shell already decorated to show them what it can look like.
Hermit crabs make wonderful classroom pets.
They are very low maintenance, inexpensive pets and they are harmless most of the time. It is a great way to introduce this book, teach science, and teach responsibility to students.