Activities for kids aged 11+

Hand picked activities and lessons to critically think how animals feel and the ethics involved with their care.

Connect

Notice and talk about the animals around you.

Care

Take small actions together, like feeding birds.

Reflect

Encourage your child to think about how their actions help.

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Capture animal feelings

Watch a documentary about animals

Take photographs or draw animals that are around you

Discuss how use of media can shape our relationships

Ethics of pet ownership

Compare different breeds and how they look

Explore what responsible pet ownership should look like

Compare views and what they would mean for animals

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A young boy, looking directly at the camera

Some people thought it was a good idea to have animal welfare check-ups over pet licenses. We spoke about how having money does not mean someone will care for pets.

Charlie, aged 13

Lessons at home

Our learning programme, tailored for young people aged 8+, explores the different ways we interact with animals, sparking meaningful discussions. We encourage critical thinking and provide opportunities for young people to learn how to become responsible citizens for people, animals, and our planet.

Introduction to responsibility

Identify what responsibility means in our daily lives and discuss what this means with young people.

An RSPCA assured officer visiting some cows

Ethics for animals that are farmed

Encourage thought for how ethical choices in farming and food can support happier, healthier animals.

Responsibility for pets

Explore what our pets need to thrive and encourage critical thinking about the role we play in their wellbeing.

A group of children exploring a forest and a stream

Ethics involving wildlife

Discover the challenges wildlife face and learn how we can all create a better world for us and animals.

Understanding Responsibility & Ethics

Watch our short animation exploring what responsibility and ethics mean when it comes to caring for animals. Families play a key role in helping young people move from good intentions to positive actions.