Re: what is a good pet to have?

Posted by Kim on 12/26/06

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On 12/11/06, Janet Byrne wrote:
> On 10/10/06, Danielle wrote:
>> my principl wants all of the early elementary classes to
>> have a classroom pet this year.. i have never had a pet and
>> wonder what would be the best kind to have .. and what do
>> you do about weekends? and vacations?
>
>
Hi!
The students in my class are treated to a veritable laboratory
of creatures each day! We have: 2 land turtles, 1 gecko, a
Chilean Rose Tarantula, and 15 hissing cockroaches!

The turtles are by far the easiest to care for! They are quiet,
can be left alone on weekends, and require little space or
clean-up. I did check with a vet about our states laws in
adopting turtles, as there are certain breeds that should not
be sold in pet stores.

We wash hands before and after handling the turtles, -and
primarily only our "pet helpers" (Kindergarten age) give them a
bath on Friday's (with a toothbrush), by scrubbing their shells
and feet. This is to prevent fungus from settling into their
shell. Also, I have sign up sheet and a small traveling tank,in
which the turtles can be checked out by a family for the
weekend. I've done this for 6 years and never had a problem.

Good luck!


> I find it interesting that your principal is making this a
requirement.
> Wonderful!! How did he present it to the staff? What was
their reaction?
> I'm doing my Master's research on how motivating pets in a
classroom
> can be for elementary school children. I would love to talk
to your
> principal and get feedback.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• what is a good pet to have?, 10/10/06, by Danielle.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 10/19/06, by Paige.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 12/11/06, by Janet Byrne.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 12/15/06, by Sara.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 12/26/06, by Kim.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 1/03/07, by Lindsey.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 1/03/07, by Cece.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 1/04/07, by Classroom pet queen.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 1/06/07, by Jeannie.
• Re: what is a good pet to have? RATS, 1/09/07, by AM.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 1/13/07, by Tiffany.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 2/02/07, by Sam5.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 3/24/07, by miki.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 1/25/09, by chloe.
• Re: what is a good pet to have? RATS, 1/31/09, by JM.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 5/09/09, by Sandy Patsios.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 5/21/09, by Lauren.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 5/27/09, by Patti.
• Re: what is a good pet to have? Gerbils, 5/31/09, by CC.
• Re: what is a good pet to have? Gerbils, 6/04/09, by Alexandria.
• Re: what is a good pet to have? Gerbils, 6/11/09, by Deborah.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 6/24/09, by BJV.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 8/13/09, by GP.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 8/14/09, by mari.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 10/17/09, by Dr. Michael Cubbin.
• Re: what is a good pet to have?, 10/20/09, by petlover.