Downloads for teachers and groups

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

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

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?

A young boy plays with a tabby kitten on a brown sofa

Indoor activities for kids

Our Education Team usually visits schools giving talks on pet welfare and safety, but now we’re providing free online activities, ideas and resources to help parents keep children entertained and homeschooled.

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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.