Activities for kids aged 5-7

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

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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Make seeded apple for birds

Listen closely to the different birdsongs around you.

Set up simple food stations to help local birds.

Discuss why food is so important for birds.

A child and her parent feeding the swans

Feed waterfowl

Spot and compare the colours and shapes of birds you see.

Feed waterfowl with food that’s healthy for them.

Think about how waterfowl felt enjoying the food you provided.

We made a bird feeder after learning about wildlife on RSPCA Education. I love watching the birds come to eat!

sally, aged 6

Lessons at home

These lessons help learners understand the needs of animals while drawing meaningful parallels to their own lives. By exploring a range of topics, learners discover how much we share—such as the need for a safe home, healthy food, and good company. This connection builds empathy and responsibility, inspiring young minds to make positive choices that benefit both animals and people.

A healthy diet

Explore the building blocks of a healthy diet for humans and animals.

Staying healthy

Reflect on the different ways we can keep ourselves and animals healthy.

Fun and friends

Discuss who and what makes us happy - and whether animals feel the same.

A safe space

Discover how to create a safe space and how that makes animals feel.

Understanding animal welfare

Watch our short, engaging animation that introduces the key principles of animal welfare. A perfect way for families to explore what animals need to be happy and healthy.