I don’t remember having classroom pets as a child. I do remember a small science room in my blue-collar/working class ...

Classroom pets can be humane and even educational under certain circumstances. Some animals, like lizards, fish, and hamsters, are better-suited for classrooms than others. Children might develop an ...

As a child, Ann Ott sought solace in Tippy, her family's dog, after she was sexually abused. As she worked through the trauma, Ott would hug Tippy and cry almost every night. "She slept with me and ...

“I need a doctor STAT!” echoed through the ER on a cold, windy, morning last week. Jumping up to help, I noticed the technician held the patient in her hands, it was clearly something tiny. I ...

Having pets in classrooms is an idea many teachers think about. Children love animals, and the thought of having a rabbit or fish nearby while studying can feel exciting. At the same time, classroom ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Class pets are an elementary school classic. If you don't have a slightly traumatic story about your class pet from when you were ...