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Thu, Apr 10 | By Lynn Kellogg, Special to Pet Pulse | 229
NEW YORK –- Kula’s a teacher, but her work in the classroom is a little bit different than most educators’. She has a purpose without having a purpose. Sometimes she’s there for a specific lesson and other times, she’s there -- just to be a… more ›
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Kris G.
4 years ago
My sisters are teachers and they notice a marked improvement in student behavior when they have class pets. It's amazing how quickly a student will shape up for the reward of cleaning the rabbit cage. Pets teach children about compassion, unconditional love, responsiblity,... The world needs more of these character lessons. Thank you to the Administration of the schools who accept and appreciate pets in the classroom.
Mary Beth L.
4 years ago
I LOVE this story. As a teacher, we bring in pets for our children. It teaches them about respect and responsibility and a host of other things. Creatures to help overcome fears etc. Some children do NOT have a family who believes that an animal can do these things, or are cost prohibitive. Having a pet in the classroom truly brings home this message. It would be interesting to have a principle that allows us to bring our dogs in ...... Maybe one day.... Maybe I need to do something about that!! LOL
Wendie
4 years ago
This is such a great story. I know a "reading to dogs" program has become popular in many schools - the dogs don't care if the kids can't pronounce a word or stutter sometimes. I wish more schools would realize that companion animals can really play a great role in the classroom.
Katiemissy
4 years ago
Dogs should be allowed in many more places. Just look at the magic they perform!!!
sarah h.
4 years ago
There were days when the only person who i felt was really there for me was my belated Barclay. Children in todays world should get the chance to feel the unconditional love that a dog can give even if it lasts only in the classroom. For some, that dog can be the reason a child gets out of bed in the morning.
Beth R.
4 years ago
I used to work with a teacher who had a dog in her room. It was a pricey deal and she had a grant to do it.
I had a "therapy guinea pig" in my room, and one assistant principal made the biggest stink and tried to make me get rid of it.
It is amazing the difference animals can make in the lives of children. Look at teh difference it has made for all of us as adults!
Julie Kay S.
4 years ago
Yes, it's a nice story and a great way for kids to learn, but the dog eating chewing gum is not good. I'm wondering why this is something that's considered okay?
Gracie6351
5 years ago
Dogs are an excellent addition to the classroom. At our elementary school one of the kindergarten teachers brings in her basset hound Lucy. The whole school loves her.
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