Classroom pets

Classroom pets are a great way to teach compassion, responsibility, and science. Check out the best class pet recommendations from teachers.

Have you been wondering how to use desk pets in your kindergarten classroom? In this post, I share how I have been using desk pets as part of our kindergarten classroom management system. Check out this fun ideas for kindergarten!

See the best and worst class pets plus find out how to get teacher grants to pay for a free pet for your classroom!

Getting started with desk pets? This blog post has free desk pet printables to help you out! Desk pets, if you're new to them, will be your absolute favorite classroom management tool in no time!

Have you thought about having a class pet, but don’t want to add one more thing to take care of in your classroom? Well, I have the perfect solution---a take-home stuffed animal! Kids love it and there is no cage or tank to clean out! Having a traveling class pet was by far the most popular class pet I ever had. Kids couldn’t wait for their week to take home the pet and have it be part of their life for a few days. Of course, I had to include a journal for the kids to write in through the…

Having pets inside the classroom can be quite beneficial for students. Let's explore some advantages and some of the best types of classroom pets and class pet ideas.

I like to have animals in the classroom. My students love to name them, take care of them, draw them, study them, write about them, have parties for them, and even have funerals for them. But unfortunately with so many allergy issues and the hassle of taking care of them over weekends and breaks, it’s […]

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I use desk pets as a branch of my classroom economy. Students earn money throughout the week for a variety of different things. Because this is just one part of my classroom management system, students who aren’t into desk pest are not required to participate. They can choose to spend their money on things that they do like.

Montana Riley on Instagram: "Having these cuties up on our whiteboard brings me and my students so much joy 😍💕 I can’t remember who exactly I saw this idea form but I’ve seen it all over IG/TikTok! I just printed the pictures out on normal 8.5x11 cardstock, laminated them, cut them out and added adhesive magnet stickers to the back. Super easy 🙌🏼 My golden, Whitlow, and cat, Ollie, are digital drawings from my bestie over at @mamcrafted1 🥺 Highly recommend reaching out to her for custom…

Do you have a pet-themed week in your classroom? It is one of my favorite themes to put together and the kids love it too! When planning for a new week and theme, I always try to incorporate sensory bins.

Download free back-to-school desk pet habitat printables for your classroom or homeschool. Plus, shop deluxe desk pet homes and learn fun ways to use desk pets as a classroom management tool.

The best classroom pets for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. A pet is a big responsibility, but your kids will learn important life lessons when caring for a pet such as empathy, responsibility and so much more!

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Last year, I decided to jump on the desk pet trend to use as a reward system in my fourth grade classroom. I actually waited to do desk pets until the spring to try something new and fresh during the “spring slump.” If you are considering doing desk pets in your classroom, read below about the best materials to use and the overall pros & cons. Then you can decide if desk pets are a good fit for your teaching style and classroom! Best Materials: • Desk Pets • The desk pets I purchased were…

This was my assessment for the pet unit. Each child picked an an animal and based on what we have been learning, decided wether it was a pet or not.