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 [...]