Classroom Pets- How Do They Benefit Kids?

By | October 20, 2015

Pets and kids share a lot of things including innocence, energy level, warm quick responses, observation skills, dependency on adults, long rest and food time, trust levels, and much more. In case of adults, they are the teachers and pets are the learners. However, in case of kids, it can be vice-versa.

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There are a lot of things that kids could learn from the companionship of pets. The idea of having classroom pets is being adapted by many kid’s schools for the advantages that kids may have from their togetherness with pets. However, if you have second thoughts on how can children benefit with this idea, here is a list of benefits that your kids may get with classroom pets.

Classroom Pets- Yes! Kids + Pets can be a great duo!

  • Pet in a classroom can induce excitement in children, which affects their attendance in school. Kids may consider seeing their animal friends a treat, and may seldom skip school.
  • Kindness is something that cannot be taught. It is usually based on the instincts. When kids will be surrounded by pets and learn about their nurturing requirements, they will soon learn how to handle pets carefully with kindness to keep them happy.
  • When a child can sing rhymes flawlessly, there is a sense of pride in him. Similarly, taking care of pets, like feeding them, petting them, etc. fills them with pride of accomplishment. Thus, this helps in building their self-esteem.
  • If any of the pets is in pain, children may feel their pain and behave accordingly. Not disturbing their sleep when sick, not insisting them to jump around if wounded, etc. are some things kids keep in mind. Going through this, these young minds may unknowingly learn to empathize with others.
  • Pets are a big responsibility. Taking care of them sows a seed of responsibility in the companions. Thus, classroom pets make children more responsible of their duties.
  • Canines and other pets have the ability to bring out the social aspect in autistic children. Presence of classroom pets may make children talk to each other with love and nurture friendship. They might teach them to form an unconditional bond and to become a non judgmental friend.

These are just some of the many benefits of keeping pets with children in classroom. If your kid’s school hasn’t tried this, be the first to suggest and help your kids grow.