Desk Pets? What are Desk Pets?

Get ready for your classroom to buzz with excitement because the latest craze in education is here: Desk Pets! This brilliant idea was originated by Marissa Begay. While cute erasers have been a teacher’s go-to for classroom rewards, Desk Pets take it to a new level of cuteness and engagement! 

Desk Pets are small, lovable erasers students can adopt in the classroom. Adopting a Desk Pet is a fun and interactive process that students go through, and once adopted, their pets become their loyal companions at their desks. Students are rewarded with Desk Pet dollars for displaying positive behavior, which they can use to buy new pets, accessories, and habitats. It’s a fantastic way to foster classroom cooperation and make learning exciting!

Printable Desk Pet Adoption Certificates!

Take your students through adopting their new desk pet friend by starting them off with a Desk Pet Application. Once they’re approved to adopt, they are given an adorable adoption certificate! This printable template is the perfect way to help your students take ownership of their desk pets in the classroom. 

Download and Print Your Desk Pet Accessories!

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This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Looking for the other components of our desk pet classroom management system? 

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Desk Pet Application

Encourage students to boost their behavior by implementing a Desk Pet Adoption Drive in your classroom, starting with an application!

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Desk Pet Habitat Templates

Encourage positive behavior with printable Desk Pet Habitats for your students to spend their Desk Pet Dollars on!

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Desk Pet Dollars

Encourage good behavior choices by awarding your students with Desk Pet Dollars to purchase their new desk pets!