I sometimes believe that animals have it more together than us humans. Ants and termites work together to build immense structures without complaint; dogs, cats and other domesticated small animals ...

Kids with autism spectrum disorder could have a new ally in the classroom: animals. Autistic children who played with guinea pigs rather than toys were more talkative, made more eye contact and ...

Dear Faculty Relations: A surprising number of dogs are in my classroom this semester. I’m unsure if I can ask students about them or how to manage these additional “students.” What can I do? —Not a ...

Having pets in classrooms is an idea many teachers think about. Children love animals, and the thought of having a rabbit or fish nearby while studying can feel exciting. At the same time, classroom ...

It’s back-to-school time and since most young students love to learn about animals, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some helpful tips for teachers to incorporate ...