Have you ever watched the work of an ant farm? It is an intriguing and calming experience. Having a classroom pet that is also a calming force for my special education students is something I see as greatly beneficial.
Having pets inside the classroom can enhance the learning environment.
A regular math lesson can turn into a unique learning opportunity when the problem focuses on how much food their classroom pet eats in a day or how much it weighs. Creative writing assignments that start with a prompt about the school pet can get interesting and exciting. Science lessons about different types of animals come to life with a school pet. Any subject can be transformed into something new and interesting with a class pet.
It’s been shown that school pets can offer teachers new and unique ways to approach their lessons. They add another option for teachers to create interactive learning opportunities for kids. And overall, having an animal in a learning environment can help inspire and motivate students in their learning.
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