Object: A pet dog or cat, even a goldfish.

Good morning, boys and girls. I brought along a friend with me today to help me tell you a story. I love this friend very much because it is one of the things that belong to me in this world. (Show the children your pet.) This is "Goldie," my goldfish. She is beautiful, and one of the very best swimmers in the whole world. She would have to be good the way that she can swim around corners and through the little openings in the sea castles that I have put in her bowl. Do any of you have a pet fish? (Let them answer.) Fish are wonderful pets. Sometimes I sit and watch Goldie and I am amazed at the things that she can do. Have you ever watched your fish? (Let them answer.) …