Classroom pets

Classroom pets are a great way to teach compassion, responsibility, and science. Check out the best class pet recommendations from teachers.

Have you thought about having a class pet, but don’t want to add one more thing to take care of in your classroom? Well, I have the perfect solution---a take-home stuffed animal! Kids love it and there is no cage or tank to clean out! Having a traveling class pet was by far the most popular class pet I ever had. Kids couldn’t wait for their week to take home the pet and have it be part of their life for a few days. Of course, I had to include a journal for the kids to write in through the…

A classroom pet is a great way for kids to learn about different animals, learn responsibility, and understand the requirements for owning a pet.

If you haven't yet heard about desk pets, you are missing out! If you are asking, "What is a desk pet?" You've come to the right place!

Explore Some Advantages And Some Of The Best Types Of Classroom Pets We usually think of classrooms as places where there is no place for elements such as pets, which can become a source of disorder and some chaos due to the care they demand, but their presence in the…

Learn how to use desk pets in your classroom as well as some classroom management hacks to help make desk pets a positive experience for you and your elementary students!

See the best and worst class pets plus find out how to get teacher grants to pay for a free pet for your classroom!

The best classroom pets are engaging and fun, but do class pets always have to be real animals? Here are some suggestions for alternative class pets that you may not have previously considered.

Getting started with desk pets? This blog post has free desk pet printables to help you out! Desk pets, if you're new to them, will be your absolute favorite classroom management tool in no time!

I like to have animals in the classroom. My students love to name them, take care of them, draw them, study them, write about them, have parties for them, and even have funerals for them. But unfortunately with so many allergy issues and the hassle of taking care of them over weekends and breaks, it’s […]