Kids ♥️ Desk Pets! Positive Reinforcement Strategy

Consider implementing the idea of desk pets to bring joy and inspiration to your classroom. This simple yet powerful concept can significantly impact your students’ learning experiences. By providing mini erasers that your class can adopt as their pets, you can instil a sense of ownership and responsibility, motivating them to excel. You can set any criteria you like for eligibility, such as rewarding good behavior or academic achievements. Desk pets can also create a friendly and cozy atmosphere in the classroom, making it more inviting and welcoming.

Desk pets can be a powerful tool for managing a classroom. You can create a motivating and engaging environment by tapping into what your students truly enjoy. These pets are often just one part of a comprehensive classroom management plan, which can include a token or cash economy system. Many teachers offer desk pets for sale, meaning students can earn money throughout the week and use it to purchase their pets or habitat materials. By implementing desk pets in your classroom, you can foster a positive and enthusiastic learning environment that encourages growth and success.

Apply and Adopt a Desk pet!

Introduce your students to a desk pet adoption program using our template. It’s a great way to encourage exemplary behavior and showcase writing skills. 

To download your resource, simply click the download button! We have included both a full-color, as well as a black-and-white application in your download.

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 Adoption Certificate

Boost student behavior using Desk pets, starting with a printable Desk Pet Adoption Certificate.

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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!