Learning resources
Discover and download learning resources to teach children about dog safety.
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Our resources are based on the Irish curriculum and to suit a range of ages and stages. We provide resources that can be used with pupils aged 4-12.
Resources are available to download as PDF zip folders with any supporting films embedded within the pdf.
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Our curriculum-linked classroom teaching resources provide fun activities with a dog themed context to engage your pupils and bring learning to life.
Under 12s
Lesson plans included this pack:
- 5-A-Day resource
- Alphabet resource
- Drama
- English and reading
- SPHE
3rd- 4th Class | Educate Together
Lesson plans included in this pack:
- Responsibility
- Love and attention
- A home
- Protection from illness and injury
- To be themselves
- Horse case study
- Pet adoption
- Report writing
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5th - 6th Class | Educate Together
- Pet Responsibility
- Love and attention
- A home
- Health and wellbeing
- Food and water
- To be themselves
- Costs
- Safety
- Debate
Colouring and activity sheets
Included in this pack
- Colour the gang!
- Fun activity sheet
- Puppy adoption certification
- Wordsearch
- Be dog-smart fridge poster
Craft activities
- Doggy den blueprint
- Origami dog
- Make your own fortune teller
- Make your own mask
Educational videos
Head over to the Dogs Trust Ireland education team’s YouTube channel to find videos about keeping safe around dogs.
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