Ready for a Class Pet? Here Are Teachers’ Proven Choices
When it comes to choosing a classroom pet, finding [...]
Classroom Jobs That Build Responsibility, Teamwork, and Confidence
One major benefit of having a classroom pet is [...]
How to Introduce Your New Classroom Pet
The first few days of a new school year [...]
How a Classroom Hamster Helped a School Heal
Riley the Hamster’s Story at Academic Magnet High School [...]
How Do You Really Teach STEM? And How Can a Classroom Pet Help?
What if one small classroom pet could spark curiosity, [...]
Bringing Learning to Life: How Pets in the Classroom Transforms Education
Bringing Learning to Life: Imagine walking into a classroom [...]
2024 Success Story Video Contest Winners
We're excited to reveal the winners of our 2024 [...]
Cast Your Vote in the Pets in the Classroom Video Contest!
As many educators know, classroom pets often become more [...]
Teachers Indicate Classroom Pets Help Students
The results are in from our annual [...]
Miles for Smiles Virtual Wellness Challenge
Pets in the Classroom is proud to announce the Miles [...]
Sarah Bankhead
My classroom absolutely loves having a fish tank in [...]
Nicole Starlin
Our bearded dragon, fish, and turtles have created a [...]
Natalie Watts
One of my students (our pet is in the [...]
Morgan Keohane
We have a guinea pig in the school library. [...]
Melissa Incorvia
I teach science to 9th graders at a local [...]
Lindsay Williams
Mo is our bearded dragon in the library, and [...]
Jane Nagle
Our guinea pig, Hercules Mulligan is a valued part [...]
Heidi Broderick
My bearded dragon, Gobi, has been the BEST thing [...]
Heather Dowell
Sunny (our Leopard Gecko) has been wonderful addition to [...]
Ashley Redwine
Pets in the classroom is such a blessing to [...]
Ashley Keesis-Wood
I teach in a school with very high generational [...]
Amanda Lawrence
I work in a therapeutic school for students with [...]
Pets in the Classroom’s Impact in the 2021-22 School Year
The grant cycle for 2021-22 complete and the numbers [...]
May Featured Teacher
Say hello to Betty Anne Wright, PhD! She is a [...]
Survey Links Classroom Pets to Increase in Household Pets
Pets in the Classroom News Release: As part of the [...]
Summer Break for your Classroom Pet
Who is ready for summer break?! The students and you [...]
Fox 29 Shares About Pets in the Classroom
We hear so many wonderful stories showing how classroom pets are effecting [...]
President’ Day – Presidential Pets
With President’s Day coming up, Pets in the Classroom thought [...]
Winners of the Habitat Contest
The Pet Care Trust is happy to announce the winners [...]
Pets in the Classroom and STEM/STEAM Day
Today (November 8th) is National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day. It’s a [...]
Bullying Prevention and Classroom Pets
For some K-12 students, school isn’t primarily a place for [...]
How Class Pets Impact Students with Autism
Numerous studies are touting the benefits of giving autistic children [...]
Grant Program hosts Classroom Pet Habitat Contest
Grant Program hosts Classroom Pet Habitat Contest Pets in the [...]
Teacher Testimonials – Back to School
Did you know that when it comes to educational engagement, [...]
Applying for Pets in the Classroom Grant
The Pets in the Classroom Program will begin taking applications [...]
Pets in the Classroom Hosts 2nd Annual Curriculum Contest
Grant Program Hosts 2nd Annual Curriculum Contest Pets in the [...]
News: Money Raised at Pet Expo to Fund Teacher Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Money Raised at Pet Expo to Fund [...]
Classroom Pets Help Students with Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Issues
Numerous studies have touted the benefits of having autistic children [...]
Changed Behavior Due to the Classroom Pet
We received the following letter from a teacher that we [...]
Big Changes in Special Education Classroom
What would you think if you heard a special education [...]
Growing Produce in Maine
The 1st grade students at Memorial Elementary School in New [...]
Literacy Lessons – The Year of the Guinea Pigs – Part 2
In our last blog post, we discussed the article, “Literacy [...]
The Year of the Guinea Pigs – Part 1
What happens when a teacher utilizes a small animal in [...]
News: Teachers Invited to Enhance Classroom through Grant Program
Teachers Invited to Enhance Classroom through Grant Program The Pets [...]
#HabitatContest Winners
Thank you to all of those who participated in our [...]
Coral Reefs in the Classroom
It is amazing what can be learned through classroom pets. [...]
Gerbils in the Willow Room
Incorporating classroom pets into lesson plans can be both educational [...]
Mystery: What is that in the Hermit Crab Habitat
We want to introduce you to Sandra Schroeder, Special Educator [...]
Kicking Off the #HabitatContest
Today is the first day of the Pets in the [...]
Teacher Thank You Letter
We received this letter from a Pets in the Classroom [...]
Announcing the Pets in the Classroom #HabitatContest
From aquariums to cages, to animal mazes, teachers take a [...]
Navigating the Rise of Student Allergies with Pets in the Classroom
Now more than ever, we are aware of the impact [...]
Pets in the Classroom on Hallmark Channel
Pets in the Classroom is thrilled to have been featured [...]
Grant Program Announces Curriculum Contest Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grant Program Announces Curriculum Contest Winners Pets [...]
Teacher Testimonial on Classroom Pets
We at Pets in the Classroom received this letter that [...]
Teachers Tell the Benefits of Classroom Pets
As you teachers gear up for the new school year, [...]
AHA Study Shows Educational Value of Classroom Pets
Contact: Scott Sowers 202-677-4228 scotts@americanhumane.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW [...]
Pet Care Trust Receives Award
The Pet Care Trust Receives ASAE Honors for its Pets in [...]
Pets in the Classroom Curriculum Contest
Summer for teachers means relaxing with your feet up and [...]
Pets in the Classroom Flyer – Please Share!
Are you ready to add a pet to your classroom [...]
How Animals are Impacting a Special Education Classroom
Christine Holton is a PreK / Kindergarten Exceptional Student Education [...]
End of the School Year
As we come to the end of the school year, [...]
How Charlie the Bearded Dragon is Impacting Students
Meet Charlie. Charlie is the classroom pet at the Success [...]
Summer Classroom Pet Care
It's May, which means summer is right around the corner! [...]
Autism Awareness Month – Mrs. Stark’s Classroom Pet Experience
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we want to share [...]
Autism Awareness Month: Studies on Autism and Pets
April is Autism Awareness month. As we gear up for [...]
Pet Care Trust Presents Crystal Apple Awards at Global Pet Expo
Pet Care Trust Presents Crystal Apple Awards in Appreciation of [...]
Building Empathy in the Classroom
One of the hot topics in educational and societal discussions [...]
How Pets Can Nurture Children’s Relationships
The human-animal bond is indeed a special bond worth exploring. [...]
Child Development and Pets
There’s something special about the bonds that can emerge between [...]
More Student Essays on the Benefits of a Classroom Pet
Last week we posted some essays that students at Sacred [...]
Student Essays on The Benefits of a Classroom Pet
There is something we want to share with you...something that [...]
Teacher Grant Provides Exciting Opportunities for Student Engagement
Teacher Grant Provides Exciting Opportunities for Student Engagement Pets in [...]
Classroom Pet Project at Weaverville Primary School
Looking for ideas on how to get your students [...]
Classroom Pet becomes Classroom Project
When it comes to education, a simple hands-on activity [...]
We Need Your Help!
Did you know that Pets in the Classroom has provided [...]
Pets in the Classroom Seeks Funding through Crowdfunding Campaign
Pets in the Classroom Seeks Funding through Crowdfunding CampaignPets in [...]
Grant Program Aids CenClear Child Services in Enhancing Classrooms
Grant Program Aids CenClear Child Services in Enhancing Classrooms Pets [...]
Pet Care Trust Announces New President and Changes in Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pet Care Trust Announces New President and [...]
Teacher Testimonials on Classroom Pets
The stories we receive from teachers about their experiences with [...]
Teachers New to Classroom Pets
Are you new to the classroom pet experience? Whether a [...]
Having Fish in the Classroom
When choosing a pet for the classroom, many teachers [...]
Resources on Classroom Pets
Google Getting a classroom pet is not an easy decision. [...]
Character Education through Classroom Pets
Pets in the Classroom on Google+ Teachers today have an important [...]
Pets in the Classroom Policy Change and Funding Ideas
Google In an effort to continue to provide funding [...]
Character-Building Lesson Plans
Google Having a classroom pet opens up opportunities for incorporating [...]
The Influence of a Teacher, and the Classroom Pet
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his [...]
Introducing a New Pet Before School Starts
Bringing a pet into the classroom is a great way [...]
Teacher Improves Classroom through Pets in the Classroom Grant
Second grade teacher, Miss Brittney Jobak, recently ramped up the [...]
Carl, the Classroom Bearded Dragon
In our last post, we told you about teacher Linda [...]
Students Experience Advancement Thanks to a Classroom Pet
For many students, school work can be stressful. And as [...]
Pet Expo Fun Results in Donation to Teacher Grant Program
Pet Expo Fun Results in Donation to Teacher Grant Program [...]
Study Finds Increase in Pet Ownership Numbers Due to Classroom Pets
Pets in the Classroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Study Finds Increase [...]
Preventing the Transmission of Infectious Diseases
Google Pets in the Classroom has some new resources for [...]
Summer Care for your Classroom Pet
The end of the school year is always a hectic [...]
Life Lessons from Guinea Pigs Cuddles and Bubbles
In our last blog post, we told you about Kristin [...]
Minneapolis Teacher Sees Improvements in Classroom Behavior
Pets in the Classroom Classroom dynamics can be difficult for [...]
Notes of Gratitude
Google As you may have heard, Pets in the Classroom [...]
More from Mr. Crouse on His Classroom Pet Experience
In our last blog post, we heard a little bit [...]
Mr. Crouse’s Experience with Classroom Pets
Pets in the Classroom Complete with a parakeet named [...]
