Hundreds of those pesky chameleons would dart around my patio, rustle the leaves in my potted plants, then stop, and have the nerve to stare right at me. Well, that was nearly twenty years ago, and I've long since gotten used to the cute little guys. Most adults are skeptical, just like I was, and slow to come around. They balk, protest, squirm, and worry. Not so with the children.
Kids take an instant liking to the little creatures.
From the giant lizard's first appearance onscreen, the kids are enthralled. As a teacher, I love that. I'd truly be lost without them. My instructional planning would surely suffer without them. My students would miss valuable information without them.