Classroom Pets Chatboard

NBCT Ag Why not try a chinchilla? They are long lived...don't smell and make great class pets. As far as a Spanish teacher spin on it...well I am a Small Animal Care and Vet Science teacher but it would be cool to have kids write stories...label the habitat...etc... maybe even discuss the exotic animal trade as part of the cultures of some countries just m...See More

Dec 1, 2009

Ferrets?

by Kevin

Jul 25, 2009

Have anyone ever had ferrets in their classroom? Wondering if they are a good fit? Thanks.

Dee Steever On 7/25/09, Kevin wrote: > Have anyone ever had ferrets in their classroom? Wondering > if they are a good fit? Thanks. Hello Kevin, I am a first grade teacher from Nebraska and I have had ferrets in my classroom as pets and have one at the present time... They are wonderful!!!!! Of course you need one that doesnt nip but my children love min...See More

Jul 30, 2009

First class pet -- are Bettas a good choice?

by NJ/4th

Aug 17, 2009

I teach fourth grade and have between 30-45 students each year. I've been toying around with the idea of getting fish for the class. I love Philodendrons and I've heard they're good, non toxic plants for Betta fish.

Are Betta fish low maintenance pets for the classroom? How hard is it to have one with a plant (I love how that looks and I t...See More

Ashley Wright I have a Betta named Spike. My kids adore him. He is not too much work, other than it is recommended that you change the water once a week, but very two weeks is okay. Also, you have to make sure that they only eat a little and remove the extra. As for with the plant, that is so much easier actually! Just keep the leaves out of the water or it will...See More

Aug 28, 2009

Beta fish looks pregnant

by chris

Aug 31, 2009

I have a fancy male beta fish with fringy fins. In the past week his stomach are is huge, like he is pregnant. And his coloring is off, used to be red now he id kinf of gray. Do you know what this is.

Lucy On 8/31/09, chris wrote: > I have a fancy male beta fish with fringy fins. In the > past week his stomach are is huge, like he is pregnant. > And his coloring is off, used to be red now he id kinf of > gray. Do you know what this is.

My betta had the same thing. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about it. he may have an...See More

Sep 3, 2009

Pet Rocks for Each Kid

by Pet Rocks

Sep 21, 2009

Great for the kids!

I have had finches for years. Once they reach maturity (4 months) they lay eggs and raise their young. This is a great experience for the kids. They are also great barometers, if the class gets to loud the birds get loud and this quiets the kids down (as long as you teach them about the birds and teach them that they are from the rainforest and the...See More

classroom pets

by Denise

Nov 1, 2009

chinchilla

by Kevin

Dec 12, 2009

We got an 8 week old baby for our classroom a few months ago. He has been a joyous addition to our room. He has a great personality and the students love him. We have a large ball that he uses for exercise. The only complaint I have is that he has chewed my bulletin board borders:) We love him!!!

I want to bring my guinea pigs into my classroom

by Dawn

Jan 28, 2010

I was told by another teacher that seventh day adventist students are not allowed to have indoor pets. Has anyone had any experience with a situation like this?

PS. I teach 2nd

eliz. On 1/28/10, Dawn wrote: > I was told by another teacher that seventh day adventist > students are not allowed to have indoor pets. Has anyone > had any experience with a situation like this? > > PS. I teach 2nd

I have taught for 30 years and I have never heard of that. I think you might put it to a class vote to see how and ...See More

Feb 26, 2010

caterpillars and Butterflies

by dspecail k

Mar 17, 2010

Can anyone tell me where to buy just caterpillars to raise in my class? I have the kit, just want the caterpillars. I live in Massachusetts. Thanks for any suggestions.

Angie On 3/17/10, dspecail k wrote: > Can anyone tell me where to buy just caterpillars to raise > in my class? I have the kit, just want the caterpillars. I > live in Massachusetts. Thanks for any suggestions.

Here is the site I ordered my caterpillars for my son's butterfly habitat.

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Hope this helps :)

Apr 15, 2010