Options include bead storage cases, beauty product containers, or even baby food canisters for everyday homes. Let them build habitatsĪnother alternative to a pet hotel is to let your students build habitats. My simple solution is to put a bin labeled Pet Hotel by the door where students drop their Desk Pets (in their individual labeled containers) on the way out.
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Decide where and how to store petsĪt the end of the day, I want my students to put their Desk Pets away to minimize the risk of them getting lost or “disappearing.” I love the idea of “Animal Control” coming around at the end of each day to take the pets to the Pet Hotel for the night. Identify times students can get out their desk pets and simply play with them. Whether built into the day or earned, students will want to play with their Desk Pets. Be sure to give students time to play with their pets For storage ideas, consider jewelry or craft supply organizers. This will minimize interruptions to learning. Pick a specific day or time during the week that students can visit the Pet Store to buy food, accessories, etc., for their Desk Pets. Keep a stash of pets and accessories handy at all times A great way to incorporate those writing skills!Ĥ. Students browse the pets and then write about the pet they want to adopt and why. One of the cutest ways I’ve seen to introduce Desk Pets to the class is to set up an adoption center (by thirdgradefarmhouse). Even better, students can set their own goals or incentive plan! 3. Accessories can include food, habitats, toys, and “friends” (all of which are other mini-erasers). You will need criteria for how students can earn a Desk Pet and accessories.