Education at home

Become an Animal Champion (Ages 7-11)

Hand-picked activities to help your child understand responsibility and champion a better life for animals.

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at this age, your child is learning to...

know kindness

Explain how an animal’s quality of life is influenced by multiple factors.

feel inspired

Compare animals living in different conditions and begin assessing their quality of life.

create change

Follow an animal care routine and take action to resolve any problems.

TEACH KINDNESS

Responsibility towards animals

Quality of life is determined by the world we build for them. Use these short lessons to teach your child about our responsibility to ensure every animal has a life worth living.

Inspire action

The welfare inspector

Check your home or community area and inspect whether animals are living a good life. Make a note for what could be improved.

  • Do the animals have healthy food and fresh water?
  • Do the animals have a safe space to live?
  • Do the animals have the right company and behave naturally?
  • Are animals at risk of harm?

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Create change

Animal Champion

Give your child the tools to improve animal lives with these hands-on activities. Whether it’s for pets or wildlife, they’ll earn a certificate for every positive change they make.

make a pond for wildlife

Welcome wildlife with a splash. More than just a drinking station, it could become a home for frogs, newts, and dragonflies.

soft nests

Become a supplier for nature’s busy builders. Garden birds need soft, dry bedding to line their nests, and a well-stocked supply station gives them the perfect start for a safe, healthy family.

The 'Dog-First' Walk

Turn your dog walk into a sniffari. Your dog’s nose is their superpower, and swapping speed for sniffing provides a mental workout that leaves them happier.
A cat having playtime with it's owner

These resources helped my kids learn to care for our kitten and it’s been amazing to see them grow more responsible!

Sarah, mum of two

Want to nurture your child's interest in animal welfare?

Animal action is a great way to start! A fun-filled magazine for children aged 7-11, it’s packed with real-life rescue stories, animal facts, puzzles, competitions, arts and crafts and much more. Subscribe today for just £9.50 and receive four issues per year.