A class pet can be a great way to teach students about responsibility and care for living creatures. It can also help to create a positive and supportive learning environment. But before you bring a pet into your classroom, there are a few things you need to consider.

What is a Good Class Pet?

1. What are the goals of having a class pet?

  • Do you want the pet to teach students about responsibility?
  • Science?
  • Empathy?
  • Environmentalism?

    Once you know what you want to achieve, you can start to narrow down your choices.

    2. What kind of pet is right for your classroom?

    The best class pets are ones that are:

  • Easy to care for
  • Relatively inexpensive
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Interactive
  • Quiet
  • Non-aggressive

    You should also consider the size of your classroom and the number of students who will be interacting with the pet.

    3. Where will the pet live?

    You'll need to create a safe and comfortable home for your class pet. This could be a cage, a terrarium, or even a fish tank. The pet's home should be large enough for the pet to move around comfortably, but not so large that it's difficult to clean.

    4. Who will care for the pet?

    You'll need to decide who is responsible for feeding, cleaning, and exercising the pet. This could be the teacher, a student, or a group of students. It's important to make sure that the person or people who are responsible for the pet are reliable and responsible.

    5. How will you handle allergies?

    If you have students with allergies, you'll need to take special precautions to make sure that the pet doesn't cause any problems. You can do this by choosing a pet that is hypoallergenic, or by keeping the pet in a cage or terrarium. You should also make sure that the classroom is well-ventilated.

    6. What will you do with the pet over breaks?

    You'll need to have a plan for what you'll do with the pet when school is out of session. This could involve finding a pet sitter, taking the pet home with you, or placing the pet in a boarding facility.