What happens when a teacher utilizes a small animal in the classroom? According to Barbara J. Radcliffe, wonderful things. In her article, “Literacy Lessons in [...]
Teachers Invited to Enhance Classroom through Grant Program The Pets in the Classroom grant program provides teachers with funding to enhance their classroom through small [...]
Thank you to all of those who participated in our Pets in the Classroom #HabitatContest! We loved looking through all of the entries and seeing [...]
It is amazing what can be learned through classroom pets. Take the students at Cooper Middle School. Through their teacher Carol Mickus, the Science/STEM Educator, [...]
Incorporating classroom pets into lesson plans can be both educational and fun. Emily Colwell and Michelle Colby, teachers at Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center [...]
We want to introduce you to Sandra Schroeder, Special Educator at Brush Creek Elementary School and one of three winners of the Pets in the [...]
Today is the first day of the Pets in the Classroom #HabitatContest! We are excited to see all of the habitats that classroom pets are [...]
From aquariums to cages, to animal mazes, teachers take a lot of time and effort to make a comfortable, healthy environment for their classroom pets [...]
Now more than ever, we are aware of the impact that certain substances in our environment can have on respiratory health. More people are being [...]
Pets in the Classroom is thrilled to have been featured on the Hallmark Home & Family Show! Please watch the clip!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grant Program Announces Curriculum Contest Winners Pets in the Classroom awards teachers for lesson plan submissions built around their classroom pets. The [...]
As you teachers gear up for the new school year, you may be looking for inventive ways to enhance your curriculum and improve your educational [...]
Contact: Scott Sowers 202-677-4228 scotts@americanhumane.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW STUDY HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF PETS IN THE CLASSROOM Phase I of “Pets in the [...]
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 [...]
