Impacting Autistic Students through Pets in the Classroom
Numerous studies are touting the benefits of giving autistic children opportunities to interact with pets–and these benefits don’t stop at home. We’ve heard from numerous teachers about the incredible...
View ArticleNational Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and Classroom Pets
For some K-12 students, school isn’t primarily a place for learning, or even a place to socialize with peers. For them, school is, first and foremost, a place to be bullied. This reality prevents...
View ArticlePets in the Classroom Celebrates National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day
Today (November 8th) is National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day. It’s a day for parents, teachers, and school administrators to consider how they can better engage their students in science, technology,...
View ArticleWinners of the Habitat Contest
The Pet Care Trust is happy to announce the winners of its Pets in the Classroom grant program’s 2nd annual Habitat Contest. The contest, which ran through December 10th, asked teachers to submit...
View ArticlePresident’ Day – Presidential Pets
With President’s Day coming up, Pets in the Classroom thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the Presidential pets that may also be in your classroom! Grover Cleveland had an array of fish...
View ArticleFox 29 Shares About Pets in the Classroom
We hear so many wonderful stories showing how classroom pets are effecting the lives of students. We want to thank Fox 29 TV in Philadelphia for capturing one of these stories! Classroom pets truly...
View ArticleSummer Break for your Classroom Pet
Who is ready for summer break?! The students and you may be, but is your classroom pet? The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and with all of the busyness that comes with it, make sure you...
View ArticleThe Importance of Keeping Records for Your Classroom Pet
Classroom pets offer an exciting learning opportunity for students that can enrich their lives in a multitude of ways. But as any pet owner knows, caring for an animal can be a lot of work! Just like...
View ArticleSurvey Links Classroom Pets to Increase in Household Pets
Pets in the Classroom News Release: As part of the 2019-20 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, pet owners across the country have shared valuable insight into pet...
View ArticleMay Featured Teacher
Say hello to Betty Anne Wright, PhD! She is a 7th grade, special education teacher at Madison Junior High in Rexburg, Idaho. Ms. Wright has a Pueblo Milk Snake named Freckles and is our featured...
View ArticleEnd of School Year Grant Reminders
As the month of May begins, and we enter the final weeks of our 2020-21 school year, here are a few reminders on what that means for Pets in the Classroom grant recipients: May 31st, 2021 will be the...
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