Teacher’s Pet: How Pets Help Children And How Schools Can Get Involved
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National Pet Week helps create awareness of the benefits of companion animals and the need to look after them responsibly. Of course responsible pet ownership means good preventative healthcare, grooming and feeding - and it also means fun! Under the 2006 theme of ‘Your pet – one of the family’, this year the charity is focussing on getting schools, nurseries, and youth groups to come on board.
Schools play an important role in National Pet Week, and the National Pet Week website has a whole area entirely dedicated to teachers and pupils, called ‘Teacher’s Pet’.
Here teachers and pupils will find everything they need to get involved - from advice on school pets, to animal visits to schools, through to some handy lesson planners, there’s plenty of information to inspire.
2006 National Pet Week competition – Teacher’s Pet!
To encourage participation in this really fun and educational event, National Pet Week is running a competition. Called ‘Teacher’s Pet’, the charity is looking for the school pet which has made the most beneficial contribution to the school and pupils. Entries can include a furry friend resident at the school or a pet visiting the school during National Pet Week. For an entry form, and a chance to win some great prizes for your school, contact National Pet Week at 3 Crossfield Chambers, Gladbeck Way, Enfield ENI IPP or info@nationalpetweek.org.uk.
Entries must be received by Friday 19 May.
Why should schools become involved?
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- motivate pupils to think and to learn, as children have a high level of natural interest, enthusiasm and enjoyment of animals
- encourage a respect and reverence for life in pupils and thereby improve their relationships with other pupils, parents and teachers
- foster a sense of responsibility in children
- teach children to nurture and respect life
- lead to the development of hobbies / careers in animal care
- improve academic achievement
- a calming effect on pupils, particularly those with behavioural or learning difficulties; improving behaviour and concentration, reducing stress and improving self-esteem
- encouraging expression and participation in more withdrawn children
- animals can help when working with the most vulnerable children educational improvements with low achievers
- enhance the learning environment, creating a sense of security and family warmth for the pupils
- encourage the involvement of parents and the wider community in school activity
- help to promote the school as an important nurturing influence in the community
- reduce the incidence of truancy, vandalism and conflict through fostering a greater sense of community
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