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Classroom Pets

HEY KIDS, Does your classroom have a pet? Remember, all animals have feelings. Your classroom pet might be unsure of so many children and frightened. Your teacher has established rules and regulations for the care of the pet, but to avoid injury to you and your class pet, please share these suggestions with your teacher and classmates:

ALL ANIMALS SHOULD ALWAYS BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND KINDNESS 

1. Animals should be handled only with the teacher's permission and under the teacher's supervision.
2. Animals should not be disturbed when sleeping or eating. Students should be taught to respect the animal's right to quiet time.
3. Students should never stick fingers in the cage.
4. Before picking up an animal, students should always prepare the animal by talking to it and allowing it to smell their hands.
5. Animals should be picked up and held with two hands. They should always be made to feel secure while being held.
6. Students need to be calm and quiet when in the presence of an animal.
7. The animal should never be given treats without the teacher's approval.
8. Animals taken out of their cages for exercise must never be left unattended.

Remember, your classroom pet has feelings, too. Practice the Three Cs:
Be Consistent, Conscientious and Compassionate with his care.