Introducing class pets into your school provides students with a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and emotional growth. These furry, scaly, or feathered friends offer companionship, teach responsibility, and foster a caring environment. Whether it’s a guinea pig, fish, or turtle, class pets can enhance students' understanding of animal care, boost their social and emotional skills, and add a fun, interactive element to the classroom. By welcoming class pets, you create a nurturing space that supports both educational and emotional development, making the learning experience more engaging and compassionate.
This project pairs well with school mascot, calming space, or sensory room projects.
Set up pet cage or tank
Take care of pet on on ongoing basis
This will require commitment from adult supporter to look after animal in summer months and on weekends and holidays.
Ongoing funding required
Pet & supplies (e.g., aquarium, terrarium, food, toys),
Pet care schedule & volunteers
Pet care learning resources/training
Perhaps choose a pet that can represent your school mascot to add honour and meaning to their membership in the school community!
Parrsboro Elementary, École Stella Maris, and École des Beaux-Marais have completed projects involving a school pet.