Activities for kids aged 5-7

Hand picked activities and lessons to start young people’s journey for connecting with nature and animals.

Young person feeding hedgehogs

teach kindness

Notice and talk about the animals around you.

inspire action

Discuss ways to make animals' lives better.

create change

Take action to help animals at home and in your community.

Kindness starts at home

Everyday kindness activity

Children learn kindness and responsibility from everyday moments at home.

Download our free tracker and capture five moments noticing and caring for animals.

Image shows animal tokens which can be used as a reward for children.
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We made a bird feeder after learning about wildlife. I love watching the birds come to eat!

sally, aged 6

More ways to be kind

Creative and hands-on activities

These ideas support your child to notice animals’ needs and practise everyday kindness through creative, meaningful activities.

Make a bee drinking station

  • Look for different types of bees in your area
  • Assess whether bees have easy access to a drink
  • Find everyday items to make a bee drinking station