When choosing a pet for the classroom, many teachers opt for fish. Fish aquariums are soothing and tranquil. Fish don't require as much daily [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]