Activities and lesson plans

We’ve produced teaching resources for all ages in consultation with teachers and our education department. From colouring pages for kids right through to lesson plans for older students, download everything you need to start engaging with your children on responsible pet ownership.

For ages four to seven years

For ages seven to 14 years

Resources for all ages

Fun activities

Video: Blue Cross Education Ambassador Chris Packham on the Five Welfare Needs

Video: Chris Packham asks, what does responsible look like?

Fievel the cat in his new home, sitting on an Apple Mac

Online education resources with Google Classroom

Blue Cross has produced short, bite-sized online lessons to help children and young people learn about looking after pets. All curriculum-linked tasks have quizzes and activities to keep the session fun. They're free to join.

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Fievel the cat in his new home, sitting on an Apple Mac

Online education resources with Google Classroom

Blue Cross has produced short, bite-sized online lessons to help children and young people learn about looking after pets. All curriculum-linked tasks have quizzes and activities to keep the session fun. They're free to join.