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  • Having Fish in the Classroom

    Having Fish in the Classroom

    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 [...]

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  • Classroom Pet Options

    Classroom Pet Options

    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 [...]

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  • Pets in the Classroom – What About Rats in the Classroom!

    Pets in the Classroom – What About Rats in the Classroom!

    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, [...]

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  • Pets in the Classroom Suggests ~ Shed Your Skin with a Snake in the Classroom!

    Pets in the Classroom Suggests ~ Shed Your Skin with a Snake in the Classroom!

    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 [...]

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  • Pets in the Classroom ~ African Dwarf Frogs

    Pets in the Classroom ~ African Dwarf Frogs

    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 [...]

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  • Spiders in the Classroom – Oh My! ~ Pets in the Classroom

    Spiders in the Classroom – Oh My! ~ Pets in the Classroom

    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 [...]

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  • Pets in the Classroom ~ The Gregarious Gerbil

    Pets in the Classroom ~ The Gregarious Gerbil

    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 [...]

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  • Beautiful Betta Fish as Pets in the Classroom

    Beautiful Betta Fish as Pets in the Classroom

    One of the simplest and most beautiful classroom pets is a betta fish.  These gorgeous, vibrantly colored fish live in shallow, warm water in [...]

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  • Pets in the Classroom Helps You Get Started with Hermit Crabs

    Pets in the Classroom Helps You Get Started with Hermit Crabs

    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 [...]

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  • Rabbits as Classroom Pets

    Rabbits as Classroom Pets

    A virus that affects ONLY rabbits has led the Pet Care Trust to make the unanimous decision to postpone suggesting rabbits in the classroom [...]

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  • Consider an Aquarium in the Classroom

    Consider an Aquarium in the Classroom

    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 [...]

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  • Consider a Reptile with Pets in the Classroom

    Consider a Reptile with Pets in the Classroom

    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 [...]

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  • Pets in the Classroom’s Tips on Guinea Pigs

    Pets in the Classroom’s Tips on Guinea Pigs

    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 [...]

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