Pupils explore the five welfare needs of pets and how they relate to responsible pet ownership. With fun, interactive group activities and discussions, this workshop empowers pupils to make a difference to pets in their local communities. This is a pre recorded presentation led by an experienced Woodgreen educator. Don’t expect to be sitting down for long though, there’s plenty of opportunity to get moving around and interact with the fun activities. Learning objectives: Pupils can name and describe the five welfare needs for a pet Pupils can describe how an animal is feeling in different situations Pupils can describe how Woodgreen helps people and pets SMSC links: Pupils have a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about others and the world around them Pupils understand the consequences of their behaviour and actions on the welfare of their pet BV links: Pupils understand how they can contribute positively to society Suggested ages: KS2

A fun, interactive workshop where children meet Henry the hamster in need of a new home. Through pair discussions help him choose a cage, bedding, toys and friends and see if he is happy with your choices. This is a pre recorded presentation led by an experienced educator from Woodgreen. Don’t expect to be sitting down for long though, there’s plenty of opportunity to get moving around and interact with the fun activities. You’ll even have an imaginary hamster sitting on all of your hands by the end! Learning objectives: Pupils can recognise all animals have basic needs. Pupils can start to demonstrate compassion towards animals. SMSC links: Pupils have a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about the world around them. Pupils understand the consequences of their behaviour and actions on the welfare of their pets. Suggested ages: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

This engaging workshop takes your class through the amazing stories of pets in need that have featured in Woodgreen charity materials. Through identifying key features of persuasive writing using real life stories, the class then work together to create their own piece of persuasive writing featuring Tinkerbell the dog.