The first day of school is right around the corner, which means new classes and new glasses and piles of books and papers. But reading, writing and arithmetic aren’t just for the kids — animals are wild about learning, too!

We’ve rounded up nine of the most studious pets on Instagram who show you how to do back-to-school right.
Norm from @jermzlee

Norm from @jermzlee

Norm wants to know if these glasses make him look smarter. (The answer is yes.)
@jackthecockatiel

@jackthecockatiel

These might be a bit big for Jack. Maybe some smaller frames?
@cute_bubu

@cute_bubu

Bubu the Chinchilla knows all of her animals. 
@merlin_manhattan

@merlin_manhattan

Some bunny didn't finish his summer reading...
@buddyboowaggytails

@buddyboowaggytails

Boo's books are as cute as he is!
@nevillejacobs

@nevillejacobs

Fashion is a serious subject — especially when your owner is designer Marc Jacobs.
@corgnelius

@corgnelius

Corgis know: Always start the school year dressed to impress. 
@maya_on_the_move

@maya_on_the_move

Maya would like to remind you that a letterman's jacket is not too cool for school.
@realgrumpycat

@realgrumpycat

Grumpy Cat is tired of all your back-to-school talk. Go away.
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