For pet lovers
We also have resources for people who simply love pets and are looking for themed resources or educational material. We hope the list of resources below is helpful.
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A Free Award from PDSA - PetWise School Award
PDSA's PetWise School Award Programme provides a range of free resources for school teachers, group leaders and home schooling families who want to enhance their children's love of animals through fun, educational sessions. Created by teachers & vets collaboratively, this curriculum-linked resource gives teachers everything they need to educate their pupils about animals, including how to stay safe around dogs, stereotypes and how to be a responsible pet owner. This programme is not exclusive to schools and can be accessed by parents for individual children of any age when signing up as a ‘home school’. It is also part of the Children's University programme. Contact education@pdsa.org.uk if you need any support signing up.
Format: Lesson plans, sessions & activities
File type: PDF & PowerPoint
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A Free Welsh Award from PDSA - Gwobr PetWise
Gwobr PetWise yn wobr sy'n gysylltiedig ag anifeiliaid ar gyfer ysgolion cynradd. Mae ganddo bedair lefel hawdd eu dilyn, pob un â'u hadnoddau am ddim eu hunain yn gysylltiedig â'r cwricwlwm fel y gallwch chi ei gynnwys yn eich gwersi bob dydd. Barod i ymuno â ni? Gallwch chi ymuno ar-lein!
Format: Lesson plans, sessions & activities
File type: PowerPoint & PDF
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A Range of Free Downloadable Resources from PDSA
Visit PDSA's Education centre for a range of free downloadable resources
Format: Lesson plans and sessions
File type: PDF & PowerPoint
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Free Teacher/Parent Resources for EYFS, KS1, and KS2
Resources covering a range of key themes including how to behave safely around dogs and responsible dog ownership.
Format: Resources
File type: Pdf
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Fun stuff for kids!
Looking for cat-related activities, or perhaps you're feeling crafty? Have a look at our fun stuff for kids.
Format: Online Acitivities
File type: Online Activities
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International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
IFAW’s Cats, Dogs and Us free KS1-3 teaching pack contains lessons, student magazines, a film and activities to educate students about the characteristics of cats and dogs and their needs as domesticated animals. The resource encourages students to examine and discuss the important responsibilities people have in caring for cats and dogs and the many different ways that people live with these animals around the world.
Format: Lesson plans, magazine, poster, film
File type: PDFs
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International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
IFAW’s new Special Schools resource Cats, Dogs and Us for students aged 2-19 focuses on learning about the needs of cats and dogs, and in turn our own needs and emotions. It includes a colourful magazine to share with students, lesson plans and a number of supporting activities including songs about cats and dogs, animal sensory experiences to explore with students, symbols to support communication, role-play activities and suggestions for a public performance based on students’ learning.
Format: SEN magazine, lesson plans, activities, audio cue
File type: PDF
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Lesson plan - 1B Betty the dog finds a home
An understanding of how Blue Cross helps find a pet a home
Format: Lesson plan with worksheet
File type: PDF
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Pet rehoming
At Woodgreen, we find the perfect humans for thousands of dogs, cats and other species every year.
Format: Online information
File type: Online plus videos
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