Explore Pet Stats Your Students Will Enjoy! 🐶

Recognize National Pet Day April 11 by bringing a little extra joy—and paw-sitivity —into your classroom! Our data – on everything from the most common pets in the U.S. to the number of establishments that provided veterinary services in 2023 – provide an engaging way for students to explore real-world data. Share our activities that connect your students’ love for animals to skills like analyzing information, spotting trends, and making data-driven discoveries.

Pet-Themed Resources to Explore In Your Classroom

• State Facts for Students Data Tool (Pet and pet supplies stores)
• National Pet Day Warm-Up Activity
• Springtime, Sunshine, and Statistics Kahoot! Game
• Visualizing Census Bureau Data Kahoot! Game

Plan Ahead

Check out our resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May), Graduation Season, Public Service Recognition Week (May 3-9), National Small Business Week (May 3-9), Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Mother’s Day (May 10), National Bike to Work Day (May 15), Memorial Day (May 25), and National Hamburger Day (May 28). Use our May Monthly Highlights webpage to plan your month!

About the Census Bureau

We serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. As the world’s premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions.