Classroom pets can be humane and even educational under certain circumstances. Some animals, like lizards, fish, and hamsters, are better-suited for classrooms than others. Children might develop an ...

Having pets in classrooms is an idea many teachers think about. Children love animals, and the thought of having a rabbit or fish nearby while studying can feel exciting. At the same time, classroom ...

From guinea pigs to fish, from cats to even tarantulas, pets have long been beloved diversions in classrooms. But with new concerns over air quality in schools and the cleanliness of classrooms that ...

A little over a year ago, Daphne Hughes walked into a local pet store, mulling over the idea of purchasing a pet for her middle school math classroom in Spartanburg, S.C. The teacher was on the fence, ...

A topic that comes up often in the field of humane education is the idea of a classroom pet. For some, having a small pet in a classroom can teach responsibility and compassion. For others, the risk ...

BALDWIN, N.Y. -- This school year, more and more classroom pets are being incorporated into daily learning. Educators say animals are helping young children with coping skills. Besides offering social ...

I remember back in the 70’s, bringing home two female hamsters to care for over a weekend. Unfortunately, those two female hamsters turned out to be one male and one female, and the female gave birth ...

Classroom pets once seemed to be a rite of passage. They live in their tank in a classroom filled with children for most of the year. On weekends or holidays, they get to relocate to the home of one ...