Activities and lesson plans

We’ve produced teaching resources for all key stages 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.

Foundation and Key Stage 1 lesson plans

Foundation Stage - Lesson Ideas

Key Stage 1A lesson plan - how to have a happy pet

Key Stage 1B - Betty finds a home

English key stage 1 & 2: A pet's home

Maths key stage 1: A day in the life of a dog

Maths key stage 1: The cost of keeping a pet

Key Stage 2 & 3 lesson plans

Key Stage 2 lesson plan - which pet is right for you

Key Stage 2 - The five welfare needs

Key Stage 2 - Pet shopping list

Upper Key Stage 2 - Debate lesson on neutering

Key Stage 3 - Debating animal welfare laws

Key Stage 3 - Keeping dogs under control

Key Stage 3 - Creating a campaign

English key stage 1 & 2: A pet's home

Lesson plans for all ages

Enrichment toys for pets

Horse welfare lesson plan

Fun activities

Rabbit colouring in sheet

Dog colouring in sheet

Vets colouring in sheet

Word puzzle

Fill in the gaps

Crossword

Word chain

Word search

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

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