Desk Pets - Animal Friends, 40-Pack

Product Information

Clientele– If customers or vendors enter your workplace frequently, then visitors might agitate your pet, or the pet may upset guests. Teachers globally are now using these desk pets in the classroom as motivators within their reward system, proving highly effective. These little pets, teacher-budget friendly, can be found online and in specific retail stores. So, how does this desk pet phenomenon work, and how can you introduce desk pets in your classroom? Top Reasons to Use Desk Pets in the Classroom The most crucial rule is that desk pets must stay in their little home during work time. To incorporate fun into this rule, your students can create a a desk pet daycare call center and drop their pets off before school starts. Sometimes you will just have to give students a break from their pet. But it doesn’t have to be seen as a punishment, just a natural consequence. You can set up a fun “time out” area for the companions. Convincing a skeptical office manager might be a tough sell, but if you draw up plans for the pet, such as where the animal will live and who will be responsible for care, you are much likely to get approval. What should you consider before getting an office pet?

For example, second-grade teacher Brianna Price lets her students earn “pet accessories” — so they can provide their new friends with food (more erasers, of course!), houses and more. Other teachers have set up desk pet daycares, pulled them into Fidget Friday activities and a whole lot more. This set of interactive slides is the best way to introduce your pupils to your reward system. We’ve included a variety of editable slides walking your pupils through everything they need to know about classroom desk pets, including: Bosses might be hesitant to get a pet, as caring for a pet requires ongoing commitment, both physical and financial. Managers might also be afraid that animals will distract workers. To convince leadership to get on board, list the benefits of workplace pets, such as increased morale and employee wellness. Office pets might even serve as an employee retention strategy.Creativity knows no bounds when it comes to these cute little creatures! There are so many ways to incorporate them into your curriculum. Desk Pets make great reading buddies, interesting subjects for creative writing, art subjects, and models for science units on habitats. They can also be used for conversations about friendship. So, now that we've covered the basics of what Desk Pets are, let's talk about how to best manage them in your classroom!

There are certain factors you should weigh before deciding to get an office pet. Considerations include: Print a set of ‘ desk pet dollars‘ for students to earn as part of your behaviour management! Who Started Desk Pets?

Many students do not have a permanent workspace that is not used any time other than schooling, so you will need to put together some sort of jar or container for the Desk Pet and find a designated spot for it to “rest” for the night after school. You can use a small square container or a jar with a lid. Desk Pets are the perfect topic for writing time. Students will want to tell you all about their pet–it’s name, favorite foods, favorite games, etc. Set aside some writing time for students to write stories or biographical writing about their pet. Ideas for Math Consider using punch cards to let your students earn accessories and food items for their desk pets. Mini erasers, toys, squishies and more can all work as desk pets. If it's small and shaped like an animal, you can use it as a desk pet. You’re probably going to label your students’ desk with a desk name plate, right? So do double duty with a desk plate that provides a little home for their desk pets. This is also a great introduction to the subject of animals and their habitats.