Make your own origami galgo / greyhound from a sheet of A4 paper. A really simple, but effective activity that even younger children will be able to do.

This activity helps children learn to empathise with the needs of animals, including working animals like galgos, whose needs are very similar to our own needs. Children discuss, draw, write and act their ideas as they explore what it means to be kind. Available in English and Spanish. Age group: 7-9 years old Time required: 45-60 minutes You will need: A4 paper, pens or pencils, space to sit and discuss or role-play classroom blackboard or whiteboard.

Which galgo do you have? A simple dot-to-dot activity for younger children. Why not use our 'Meet the Galgos' resource to find out more about each character? Visit www.education.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk for our full range of teaching resources and activities, which can be used to support English as a foreign language in Spanish schools or the teaching of Spanish to UK pupils.

Use these activities to find out more about rescue shelters and to promote English language development. Available in English and Spanish. Photo and description matching, reading comprehension and creative writing activities help children understand what a rescue shelter does.

This is the story of two puppies, Naymar and Nicolas. One puppy will live with a hunter and one puppy is adopted by a family as a pet. How do you think their lives will be different? The story includes ‘pause points’. Stop at these points in the story and ask children to reflect and respond to the questions we ask. Available in Spanish and English.

This activity has been created to help show children the impact of allowing a galga (Spanish female greyhound) to have puppies, and explores the concept of neutering through a range of activities using maths, creative writing and discussion skills. Available in English and Spanish.