Pets in the Classroom For Immediate Release: Teacher Grant Program Now Accepting Applications The Pets in the Classroom grant is now available [...]
We at Pets in the Classroom love hearing from students! Below are a couple of wonderful letters written about Jackson, the class lizard:
One of the many benefits of classroom pets is that having one teaches children about responsibility. Yes, almost any classroom job can help teach a student [...]
Having a classroom pet can be a lot of work. We at Pets in the Classroom understand that teachers take on additional responsibility when choosing [...]
Earlier this year, Pets in the Classroom did a series of blogs on ways to incorporate classroom pets into your curriculum. As you prepare for [...]
As you prepare for a new school year, you may be thinking of getting a new classroom pet and considering the different options that are [...]
When it comes to picking out and taking care of a classroom pet, there is a lot of information to take in, and it [...]
Language Arts can be a grueling subject for some students, and an exciting subject for others. Either way, it is an important subject that is [...]
Your classroom pet can aid you in teaching a variety of subjects, and science is definitely an appropriate subject to incorporate your pet into! Pets [...]
There are so many fabulous facts about animals, their roles in history, and their current roles in society. Chances are your classroom pet has an [...]
Art class can be so fun and a great outlet for kids to express their creativity. Incorporating your classroom pet into your art lessons can [...]
There are many fun ways to use your classroom pets in your school curriculum. From reading to math, science to art, your classroom pet can [...]
Teacher and students alike love classroom pets, and we have seen their appreciation for the financial help to purchase and maintain the pet through their [...]
Despite whatever rumors you’ve heard about these furry creatures, rats are a great candidate to consider for your new classroom pet. Unlike their wild ancestors, [...]
Despite their somewhat scary reputation, snakes are quickly growing to be one of the more popular pet choices among people of all ages. Contrary to [...]
Children have a natural attraction to and curiosity about animals, but having a pet in the classroom provides more than just an interesting pastime for [...]
If spiders don’t give you the shivers, they can make fascinating pets. Tarantulas are among the most popular pets and there are over 800 species [...]
Now that school is in and classrooms are organized, one thing that should be created is a log or journal for the classroom pet. This [...]
Pets in the Classroom would like to introduce you and your students to the "Gregarious Gerbil." Gerbils are adorable small rodents who seldom bite and are active [...]
Pets can become depressed or bored when there’s nothing to do in their environment. In the wild, different animals have different behaviors and activities aside [...]
You’ve decided on a classroom pet, done the research, purchased the pet’s environment, and are ready to bring your pet into your busy classroom. When [...]
One of the simplest and most beautiful classroom pets is a betta fish. These gorgeous, vibrantly colored fish live in shallow, warm water in [...]
Hermit crabs make an unusual and very interesting classroom pet. But don’t let the hermit crab’s name fool you – they are not “hermits” but [...]
A virus that affects ONLY rabbits has led the Pet Care Trust to make the unanimous decision to postpone suggesting rabbits in the classroom [...]
What’s in a name? We all love choosing special names for our pets, and when a classroom pet is involved, everyone can participate in the [...]
At Pets in the Classroom, we don’t just love animals. We also look forward, every day, to giving teachers the unique opportunity to educate their [...]
Bringing a pet into your classroom is a great way to inspire learning and teach responsibility. There are many options when it comes to choosing [...]
When bringing a pet into your classroom, it’s important to consider your options. Having information on the different animals available can help make your decision [...]
There are many choices for classroom pets, and it’s important to have some information on the different types of pets available. Guinea pigs might [...]
In 2001, the Pet Care Trust Foundation funded a two-year medical study to quantify the physical & psychological effects of introducing animals to patients in [...]