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Whether you’re seeking quick ideas, full lesson plans, or opportunities to fundraise, we offer a wide range of resources to support you.

Quick activities

Enriched learning for February

Every idea is thoughtfully chosen to inspire your students this month—not just in the classroom, but at home too—empowering them to make a real difference for animals and the environment.

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Thinking Day

Think about the future for animals – discuss with your students how we can advocate for the ethical treatment of farmed animals, encourage reflection, respect and compassion.

World quiet day

Creating a calm environment makes us all feel more relaxed. This is the same for cats. Create a quiet space in class to see how you feel. Do you need the same environment as cats?

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Happy and healthy animals

This video assembly explores what keeps animals happy and healthy, showcasing farm animals, pets, and wildlife living fulfilling lives.

Key stage 1

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.

A safe space

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

Fun and friends

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

Staying healthy

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

Key stage 2

Our learning programme, tailored for young people aged 7-13, 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.