Though not all teachers are lucky enough (or brave enough) to have classroom pets, we definitely admire those who do. Classroom pets are a great way to teach students responsibility, compassion, and science. We scoured Instagram to find some of the cutest and (subjectively) cuddliest classroom pets out there. Take a look!
1. This gecko must have broken out of the insurance business.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BM5O0fRDI_h/?tagged=classroompet
2. When pets are there to help you through the dog days of school.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTHlRD-jB3n/?tagged=classroompet
3. Short visit, long ears.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BStfMyoDQ8J/?tagged=classroompet
4. Not to be confused with a #2 pencil.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSbhjR3gcth/?tagged=classroompet
5. A double dose of Guinea Pig.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSEG9FCgzLp/?tagged=classroompet
6. Classroom pets like recess too.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BR80r74gYT2/?tagged=classroompet
7. A reading buddy (shown to scale).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRJKyvghnRT/?tagged=classroompet
8. You don’t have to be furry to be cute.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRKWQXNh502/?tagged=petsintheclassroom
9. Snakes make for portable classroom pets.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BH75hK1g19h/
10. This one might get some teachers jumping.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BH6AhP6AMDX/
11. He’s a scientist.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMP6iRIhiJa/
12. Hedging our bets you’ll love this one.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMe5t09hLef/
13. Much cuter in person.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLulOiCFj57/?tagged=classroompet
14. Students love to dress up classroom pets.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMMaAZpgrqK/?tagged=classroompet
15. Beta’s are an alpha choice for easy care.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOkdIuUDLBJ/?tagged=classroompet
16. That’s going to be a full house …
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSmq9ZogWY7/?tagged=petsintheclassroom
17. Straight off the motivational poster.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTAejKHhJee/?tagged=petsintheclassroom
18. Classroom pets are truly in style.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS3xrM_lnrL/?tagged=petsintheclassroom
19. He is furry …
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPlqm6Nhwtx/?tagged=classroompet
20. A classroom pet that’s unlikely to escape.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQDthnpgRWh/?tagged=classroompet
21. Someone to call on when your students aren’t speaking.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQnoAgtl5ov/?tagged=classroompet
22. It’s a special day when pets come to play.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ5fqqFB0Zc/?tagged=classroompet
23. Any teacher can handle a visiting pet.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQlM0VjA7OK/?tagged=classroompet
24. What a ham!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ6btj-DINa/?tagged=classroompet
25. Watching classroom pets from birth doubles as a science lesson.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRCp8lGgP-V/?tagged=classroompet
26. A classic option.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRXn-p-hiF_/?tagged=classroompet
27. One little duck went out to play.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRfhDP4hCYi/?tagged=classroompet
28. Peaches brightens up the room.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRd6fK_AqtF/?tagged=classroompet
29. Rats! Classroom pets occasionally get in the way.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRo4hEaletP/?tagged=classroompet
30. This classroom is hopping to it!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSApCpADxGD/?tagged=classroompet
31. Can’t wait to read his essay.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSTqu1Hht6g/?tagged=classroompet
32. This classroom pet is easy to capture.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSS3gPtDgwF/?tagged=classroompet
33. Transforming before your eyes, just like your students!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSmDbXlhmhZ/?tagged=classroompet
34. Classroom pets get into carpet time too.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSw-H1pgeIV/?tagged=classroompet
35. Puppy sitting is easier with extra help.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS-BXzFAK-7/?tagged=classroompet
36. This gal is ready for her close-up.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSRAryYByro/?tagged=classroompet
37. Sometimes the best parts of a classroom pet are the students’ name ideas.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQFCasPggEN/?tagged=classroompet
38. This is his good side.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQt29TEh1Sh/?tagged=classroompet
Do you have a classroom pet? Bearded Dragons seem to be the winning choice these days. Tell us about your classroom pet in the comments!
