The Pet Care Trust Receives ASAE Honors for its Pets in the Classroom Campaign The Pet Care Trust has earned a 2015 ASAE Power of A Silver [...]
Summer for teachers means relaxing with your feet up and a complete vacation from school, right? We know that's not true! As you wonderful teachers [...]
Are you ready to add a pet to your classroom or know someone who is? Please take a look at our flyer and share it with [...]
Christine Holton is a PreK / Kindergarten Exceptional Student Education Teacher at Dream Lake Elementary School in Orange County, Florida. On a daily basis, Holton [...]
As we come to the end of the school year, we at Pets in the Classroom want to remind you that there is still time [...]
Meet Charlie. Charlie is the classroom pet at the Success Center in the Danville Community School District. Not only does Charlie have quite the personality, [...]
It's May, which means summer is right around the corner! In the end of the school year rush, don't wait to make arrangements for your [...]
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we want to share with you one teacher's experience with classroom pets. As you saw in our last blog [...]
April is Autism Awareness month. As we gear up for a month of celebrating the unique traits of those with autism, bringing awareness to their [...]
Pet Care Trust Presents Crystal Apple Awards in Appreciation of Support Nine pet industry companies were recognized at the Global Pet Expo Industry Breakfast for [...]
One of the hot topics in educational and societal discussions today is how to build empathy and encourage compassion in the youth of today. As [...]
The human-animal bond is indeed a special bond worth exploring. At any age, children can benefit from the mutual nurturing relationship between themselves and a [...]
There’s something special about the bonds that can emerge between young children and finned, furred or scaly friends. Did you know that the unique relationships [...]
Last week we posted some essays that students at Sacred Heart School in Boone, Iowa wrote on the benefits of having pets in the classroom. [...]
There is something we want to share with you...something that was just too fun to keep to ourselves. A wonderful teacher from Boone, Iowa had [...]
Teacher Grant Provides Exciting Opportunities for Student Engagement Pets in the Classroom grant program provides teachers with funding to enhance classroom through small animal pets. [...]
Looking for ideas on how to get your students involved with and excited about caring for a classroom pet? Last week on our blog, [...]
When it comes to education, a simple hands-on activity can make a lifelong impact. This is exactly what is happening at Weaverville Primary School. [...]
Did you know that Pets in the Classroom has provided over 50,000 grants to teachers,bringing classroom pets into the lives of over 2.5 million students? [...]
Pets in the Classroom Seeks Funding through Crowdfunding CampaignPets in the Classroom launches social media campaign to raise $60,000 to aid educators and studentsThe Pets in [...]
Grant Program Aids CenClear Child Services in Enhancing Classrooms Pets in the Classroom provides financial support to teachers for the purpose of enhancing the classroom [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pet Care Trust Announces New President and Changes in Board The Pet Care Trust, the Non-Profit Organization funding the Pets in the [...]
Are you new to the classroom pet experience? Whether a first year teacher or a veteran teacher new to classroom pets, the idea of bringing [...]
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 [...]
Google Getting a classroom pet is not an easy decision. It takes a lot of responsibility as well as research. Whether you have a classroom [...]
Pets in the Classroom on Google+ Teachers today have an important responsibility. Not only does their job require educating their students' minds, but they also play [...]
Google In an effort to continue to provide funding for classroom pets year after year, Pets in the Classroom will now be limiting grants to one [...]
Google Having a classroom pet opens up opportunities for incorporating your exciting little friend into lesson plans and curriculum. Kids love projects that incorporate their [...]
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” ~Henry Adams As teachers, you know that your influence can be far [...]
Bringing a pet into the classroom is a great way to teach responsibility, inspire creativity, and increase awareness of the needs and feelings of others. [...]
Second grade teacher, Miss Brittney Jobak, recently ramped up the learning curve in her Warren, Michigan classroom with excitement and responsibility through a grant she [...]
In our last post, we told you about teacher Linda Graham and her classroom pet, Carl. Ms. Graham teaches 4th grade boys at Global Leadership [...]
For many students, school work can be stressful. And as students struggle, good teachers look for ways to help their students improve. For Ms. Linda [...]
Pet Expo Fun Results in Donation to Teacher Grant Program The Pets in the Classroom grant program will be able to provide 65 teachers [...]
Pets in the Classroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Study Finds Increase in Pet Ownership Numbers Due to Classroom Pets Programs like Pets in the Classroom are [...]
Google Pets in the Classroom has some new resources for you! Please take a moment to take a look over our Preventing Infectious Disease Transmission sheets. This [...]
The end of the school year is always a hectic time in the classroom. As you deal with end of the year parties and assemblies, [...]
In our last blog post, we told you about Kristin Shanley, a science teacher at Bethune Community School in North Minneapolis, and her experience with [...]
Pets in the Classroom Classroom dynamics can be difficult for any teacher. But the best teachers work hard to better the classroom environment and cultivate [...]
Google As you may have heard, Pets in the Classroom has provided grants to over 38,000 teachers! We are so thankful that we are able [...]
In our last blog post, we heard a little bit about teacher Rodney Crouse's experience with classroom pets and the Pets in the Classroom grant [...]
Pets in the Classroom Complete with a parakeet named Grace, guppies, snails, dwarf frogs, ghost shrimp, sword tails, and a bristle nose pleco, Rodney [...]
Google Some of the 1.9 million students that have been touched through the Pets in the Classroom grant program have sent us thank you notes [...]
Pet Care Trust offers Cure to 2nd Semester Boredom through Classroom Pets Grants available to eligible Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade teachers nationwide With teachers [...]
Google Classroom pets can be wonderful aids in the classroom by providing an example for teachers to build curriculum around. They help make learning exciting [...]
We receive so many great letters from teachers who want to express their appreciation for the grant money they receive from Pets in the Classroom. [...]
Google We at Pets in the Classroom believe that other teachers are a great resource for understanding the benefits of classroom pets, the impact they [...]
Google Classroom pets are fun, interesting, and entertaining to your students. And they are also a tool teachers can use to help make education exciting! [...]
Google The months of November and December are always a hectic time in the classroom with parties and programs on the calendar, grading and special [...]
Pets in the Classroom The Kindergarten class of Sulpher Springs School is learning valuable life lessons thanks to teacher Erin Eberhart and a grant she [...]
Limited budgets, out-of-pocket expenses, and classroom needs often lead to teachers looking to outside sources for help in paying for things that enhance their [...]
If you are visiting our blog, you are probably well aware that we provide grants to teachers to aid in the purchase and maintenance of [...]
Pets in the Classroom is happy to provide grants to teachers across the U.S. and Canada. Have you applied? If not, let us tell you [...]
Have you wondered about the benefits of adding a pet to their classroom? Will it really stimulate learning? Do they really provide emotional and developmental [...]
Google If you have been considering getting a classroom pet but have yet to purchase one, you may be wondering if the extra responsibility [...]
Are you trying to figure out what kind of classroom pet to get? Have your students help you! A research project is a great way to get [...]
As we shared with you in our previous blog, one of the reasons we love receiving feedback from teachers who receive a Pets in [...]
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 [...]
A Teacher’s Experience – Classroom Pets Do Make a Difference! If you visit the Pets in the Classroom website, you can read a number of [...]