Learning Resources

Have an animal-lover at home eager to stay busy and continue learning? Here’s a list of our Education Team’s favorite interactive games, lesson plans, activity sheets and more. Have questions or want more? Send us an email at EducationServices@seattlehumane.org.

Animal enrichment crafts and more from the team here at Seattle Humane:  

Try your hand at making a blanket for a cat or a tug toy for a dog! Practice every-day skills like measuring, cutting, and hunting for the best bargains on supplies. This is a living document, so keep checking back for new ideas! https://tinyurl.com/shelterservice2020

Animal-themed videos, lessons, and craft instructions from Seattle Humane educators:

Need help making a new toy for your pet at home? Want to learn something new about animals or meet a new pet friend? Subscribe to Seattle Humane Education on Youtube

Online videos, lessons, and games:

PAWS Academy

Learn how you can help animals with our friends at PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare). Learners of all ages can watch engaging videos and participate in activities. New content is added to their library every Wednesday at 12pm.

https://www.paws.org/education/paws-academy/

Case of the Sick Puppy Game by HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers)

We highly recommend this interactive mystery game for 3rd-6th grade students. During the game, kids take on the role of two junior investigators and their dog as they solve the mystery of a sick puppy who was bought online. This game discusses topics such as animal behavior and needs, where companion animals come from, and draws attention to the puppy mill breeding industry.

Game: https://teachheart.org/games/

Educator Resources: https://teachheart.org/games/cit-educators/

Want more from HEART? https://teachheart.org/library/ 

Animal Academy by The Humane Rescue Alliance

This site provides kids and families with various resources, videos, at-home projects, and mini-lessons about animals and the people who work at shelters like the HRA. This website is constantly changing so check back often for new additions!

http://www.humanerescuealliance.org/animal-academy 

Workbooks and activity sheets for PreK-High School:

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) activity sheets with lesson plans:

These 12 activity sheets are geared towards 1st-4th graders and focus on pet needs, animal safety, and how veterinarians care for animals. https://www.petweek.org/lessons.html

ASPCA activities:  

Want to learn more about animal shelters and the type of work we do at Seattle Humane? Check out these four activity sheets for grades K-8 and learn about the animals and communities animal shelters serve all around the United States. https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/pro/files/Animalessons_Animal_%20Shelters.pdf

The Humane Society of Missouri worksheets:

Six different units of animal-themed curriculum with free downloadable activities and worksheets. Ideal for students in grades K-6, each unit is divided into five lessons for a full week of learning. https://www.hsmo.org/lesson-plans/#1481667760417-f06b73df-670f

Lakes Animal Friendship Society activity books:

Downloadable worksheets and activity books focused on building empathy for animals.

https://www.lakesanimalfriendship.ca/resources/

RedRover empathy-building lessons and activities:

Build reading comprehension and critical thinking skills while examining how animals think and feel. Activities, videos, and book recommendations are suitable for a variety of ages. https://redrover.org/news/empathyresources/

NOVA Middle School/High School biology lesson:

Explore the story of domestic dogs and how they came to be one of the most genetically diverse species on earth. Through activities and videos, learn or review biology topics including genetics and evolution by tracking our canine companions throughout time. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/dogs/?utm_source=promourl&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=nova_2019

Virtual tours and activities:

San Diego Zoo’s Kids webpage:

A great website for kids to learn about wild animals and the world around them through facts, videos, stories, coloring and crafts, online games, and more! https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/