Saturday, July 21, 2012

Classroom Pets?


My classroom is almost finished! 
Hip Hip Hooray! 


I have put in many, many hours this week. I can’t wait to share pictures soon! 


Now I am thinking about some of the “details” of my classroom. I am wrestling around the idea of a classroom pet. In elementary school I LOVED when teacher’s had pets. I want a pet that would be fun for the kids, but somewhat easy for me. I have thought about a frog, or a hermit crab or maybe a rabbit? 
I have been researching all day...

Ribbit, Ribbit (Source)


This might creep me out. (Source)

Aweee (Source)

In my classroom pet google-ing I came across this awesome program: Pets in the Classroom. They have six different grants to help fund classroom pets for the purpose of teaching children how to care and bond with animals.  The grants can be used to purchase the pet and supplies and equipment needed. Applications for the 2012-2013 school year will be available on August 1st. The information can be found at the Pets in the Classroom website HERE.




I also came across an entire blog about classroom pets! You may recognize some of the blog contributors too. Visit Critters in the Classroom by clicking HERE.

So, here are my questions for you:
 Do you have a classroom pet? 
What kind? 
Any pet advice?

I hope you are having a great weekend! : )