Turning everyday moments into lifelong lessons

Every day is an opportunity to teach your child the value of kindness, empathy and responsibility. Our free activities are designed to inspire children and help them build compassionate connections with animals and the world around them.

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Our key pillars

Teach kindness

Notice the animals around you through everyday experiences.

Inspire action

Talk about ways we could all make animals' lives better.

Create change

Take action to help animals around your home and 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.

Everyday learning, made easy

Activity ideas for every stage

From simple daily ideas to thoughtful, hands-on projects - find activities that help your family explore animal welfare and make kindness part of everyday life.

A young person building a bug home with sticks

Activities for kids 5-7

Hand-picked activities and lessons to spark curiosity and help young people begin their journey of connecting with nature and animals.
A young person baking treats for her cat

Activities for kids 8-11

Engaging activities and lessons that deepen young people’s understanding of their relationship with animals and the importance of responsible care.
A young person taking their dog for a walk

Activities for kids 11+

Thought-provoking activities and lessons that encourage young people to explore how animals feel and the ethical considerations of their care.

Get started with RSPCA Education

  • 1 Create your RSPCA account to access free teaching resources.
  • 2 Explore a range of resources designed to suit both home and classroom learning.
  • 3 Empower your students by fostering critical thinking and exploring hands-on solutions together
  • 4 Share your success with our certificates—showing the impact of your actions.
A class taking part in building a hedgehog home
Image shows a class taking part in building a home for hedgehogs.