In the world of education, where each day presents its unique challenges and triumphs, unconventional approaches can sometimes provide the most profound impacts on [...]
Our mission at Pets in the Classroom is to enhance students’ educational and personal development through interaction with pets in their classrooms. This happens in [...]
Publication of Largest-Ever Study on Pets in the Classroom Indicates Positive Impact on Academic and Social Behavior HABRI-Funded Study Shows Classroom Pets Help Improve Social [...]
Teachers Share the Value of Classroom Pets Survey produced by the Pets in the Classroom grant program shows that children experience behavioral and school performance [...]
As part of a recent survey conducted by the Pets in the Classroom grant program, teachers across the U.S. and Canada have shared valuable insight [...]
We asked teachers what the best reasons to have a classroom pet were and wanted to share some answers with you! My favorite thing [...]
Numerous studies have touted the benefits of having autistic children interact with pets. And according to teachers, these benefits also extend to the classroom. Teachers [...]
We received the following letter from a teacher that we just have to share with you! I just wanted to touch base with you and [...]
What would you think if you heard a special education teacher say: “[It] helped one of my non-verbal students with autism in ways unimaginable. That [...]
In our last blog post, we discussed the article, “Literacy Lessons in One Language Arts Sixth-Grade Classroom: The Year of the Guinea Pigs” by Barbara [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” ~Henry Adams As teachers, you know that your influence can be far [...]
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 [...]
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 Classroom pets can be wonderful aids in the classroom by providing an example for teachers to build curriculum around. They help make learning exciting [...]
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 There are many benefits to having pets in the classroom, but don't take our word for it. See what some of the teachers who [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
