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by Elizabeth Cummings
Jun 29, 2008
I teach 2nd grade and am interested in having another state do a classroom pet exchange, where we write in our journals. I will be teaching about 25 children in 2008- 2009. My school is located in GReenville, South CArolina. Please email me if you are interested in doing this project. [email removed]
I love my aquatic African dwarf frogs. They have lived through being in a class of grade sixes, need a very simple tank, need feeding once every few days (fine without food on regular or long weekends) and are very entertaining to watch.
They're sturdy and can be housed with Betta fish (who do not find them threatening).
by Starla Thomas
Jul 6, 2008
I have been interested in getting classroom pet but have yet to do so. I have looked at several different ones, hermit crabs, fish, spiders, gerbils, etc. but I just can't decide what would probably be best. A place to keep it in the room is always first on my mind since space is at a premium in my classroom. Any and all suggestions on what to actu...See MoreI have been interested in getting classroom pet but have yet to do so. I have looked at several different ones, hermit crabs, fish, spiders, gerbils, etc. but I just can't decide what would probably be best. A place to keep it in the room is always first on my mind since space is at a premium in my classroom. Any and all suggestions on what to actually have would be appreciated.
by Farah Gross
Jul 8, 2008
I am curious as to what a good classroom pet would be? Does it depend on the age of the students? Is it really necessary to have a classroom pet? Also, if you have a classroom pet, do you allow students to alternate and take it home with them? Thank You!
by Farah Gross
Jul 8, 2008
Thank you for the quick responses!
somehow Jasmin's fin got broken when my son pulled down the tank. I have since got a larger tank. Will her fin grow back or is she just truly suffering?
by Mary Kensok
Jul 26, 2008
There are so many benefits to having pets in the classroom! I've had fish, gerbils (& gerbils & gerbils!!!), guinea pigs, and hermit crabs. I also have ants, butterflies/caterpillars, tadpoles/frogs, chickens/ducks on short term basis. I had a rabbit once, but that ended quickly. The easiest pets are fish and gerbils. The most difficult for...See MoreThere are so many benefits to having pets in the classroom! I've had fish, gerbils (& gerbils & gerbils!!!), guinea pigs, and hermit crabs. I also have ants, butterflies/caterpillars, tadpoles/frogs, chickens/ducks on short term basis. I had a rabbit once, but that ended quickly. The easiest pets are fish and gerbils. The most difficult for me was guinea pigs. Darling little creatures, but high maintenance to keep a clean, odor-free environment. I didn't have good luck with hermit crabs either. A "Critter Hotel" was pretty cool. I set up an aquarium with dirt, plants, rocks, sticks, etc. and invited students to bring in "critters" to check into the hotel. We had a spider build a web in the corner and do it's thing. I attempt to hatch eggs every spring. This is relatively easy if you establish the correct temperature and maintain humidity and an AUTOMATIC TURNER IS A MUST! Otherwise, you will go insane turning eggs and have a difficult time with temp/humidity. Last year, we successfully hatched out 8 chickens. Pets in the classroom make life science come alive!
I teach in a very small school - space is definitely limited. I would love to have some fish for my students. Which kinds of fish are easiest to maintain, and are happy to live in smaller environments? Thanks!
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