Education Programs & Presentations

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.

Please note that in rare occasions, an animal companion may not be available.

A fun and interactive presentation that introduces children to the world of animals and how they communicate. Children discover the basics of pet body language and communication, and use their knowledge of sounds to discern between safe and unsafe, by the noises animals make.

Students will explore the secret language of animals, mainly cats and dog, learning how our pets use body movements and sounds to share what they’re feeling. Core learning outcomes include developing strategies for staying safe around animals and fostering respect for animal well-being.

Let’s be safe! Students will learn how to be confident and safe around animals, particularly dogs, by deepening their understanding of canine body language, sound and facial expressions.
Students will also learn what to do if an animal they do not know approaches them.

Students will discover what it means to be a responsible pet partner by exploring the unique needs of different pets and why it’s so important to make thoughtful choices before adopting an animal. Along the way, they’ll take part in a fun, hands-on activity with our Humane Educator that shows just how much humans and animals really have in common.

Through guessing games and group discussions, students will dive into the amazing world of Canadian wildlife, discovering the many animals that share our environment. They’ll learn why it’s so important to protect these creatures, explore the challenges wildlife face, and find out how people of all ages can help keep them safe.

Students will learn about what an average day may be like for an animal in our care at the KWSP Humane Society. They’ll also discover how our team works hard to care for each animal’s physical and emotional wellbeing. A group activity will challenge them to think about what pets need in both shelter and home environments.

Students will explore what can happen when people aren’t responsible pet owners; from the challenges of too many litters, to the struggle of finding enough loving homes. They’ll learn about our region’s by-laws, and other rules in place to keep out pets happy and healthy. Together, they’ll tackle an activity, where they use their math skills to see just how quickly these issues can add up.

Students will learn about animals’ four forms of communication (visual, auditory, tactile, and chemical) and how knowledge of these communication styles can keep people and animals safe. Students also learn how humans have made scientific, technological, and medical advancements by studying the intricate ways animals communicate.

Students will learn about the unique human-animal relationship. They will learn about the importance of the human-animal bond in human, animal and community welfare, and how the Humane Society works to nurture and preserve this bond in our communities.

Students will discuss and reflect on the impact they have in our world. They will discuss the various ways humans can positively and negatively impact one another, the environment, and animals. Students are encouraged to think about their impact and habits as consumers, pet owners, global citizens., etc.