Lesson : Caring for Pets

Overview

This lesson starts with a simple story that helps children to explore what responsibilities come with owning a pet.

Children then go on to look at what happens when pets are not properly cared for and some of the charitable organisations that look after animals.

Cross-curricular links: PSHE, citizenship, science

Learning Activities:

• Thinking about pets' needs
• Writing about 'My Perfect Pet'
• Researching charities such as the RSPCA
• Ways to support animal charities