We are so pleased to present our humane education program for school boards in Waterloo Region and Perth County. Each 45 minute long presentation includes a quick lesson on how to safely approach a new animal before the meet and greet with our education animal. Animals travelling with our educators may vary from a canine companion, to a small animal.

Presentation Topics

JK / SK: Let's Be Safe

Pets communicate with us using their bodies. Through Educator interaction and a story called “Tails Are Not for Pulling”, students are introduced to pet body language, helping them understand the importance of how animals are feeling. Hands-on practice of safety positions and how to approach a new dog gives students the tools to be safe around pets.

Grade 1: Pets Can Communicate

Pets can talk! Through Educator interaction and a story called “Don’t Lick the Dog”, students will build on their knowledge of animal body language, and understand why it’s important to know what they are telling us.

Grade 2: being a Responsible Pet Partner

Students will learn about “The 3 P’s” (Provide, Protect and Prevent) of Animal Welfare, and how knowing them can help everyone be a responsible pet partner. Through an interactive game, students will identify safe/unsafe household items for pets.

Grade 3: Our Wild Neighbours

Students will identify some of the wildlife they may see locally, and discuss how they can help wild animals by being awesome wildlife ambassadors! Through an interactive game, they’ll get the opportunity to learn interesting wildlife facts and “test” their knowledge.

Grade 4: Habitats and Communities

There are many different habitats that animals call home. Students will learn about what makes the perfect habitat and why we need to preserve the environment through an interactive game.

Grade 5: Pet Explosion

What is pet overpopulation? With fun reading and quick math, students will quickly learn why spaying/neutering an animal is such an important tool in helping to solve this ever-growing problem.

Grade 6: Communication and Biomimicry

Students will learn about the 4 modes of animal communication, along with how technology is helping animals and vice versa, striving to make the world a better place.

Grade 7&8: Topic #1 - Careers with Animals

There are many careers that involve working with animals. Students will discuss how people can work both directly and indirectly with animals, and how they might get started doing so.

Grade 7&8: Topic #2 - Communication and. Biomimicry

Students will expand their learning about the many fascinating ways different animals communicate, along with how technology is helping animals and vice versa, striving to make the world a better place.

High School: Topic #1 - Animals in Entertainment

This presentation discusses how animals have been used for entertainment purposes in the past and present, and how we might view their use in the future. We explore the ethical issues around animals for profit, and offer ways to enjoy animals humanely.

High School: Topic #2 - Careers with Animals

There are many careers that involve working with animals. Students will discuss how people can work both directly and indirectly with animals, and how they might get started doing so.