The teacher said, It s a Rottweiler, and one little boy said, No, that s not right. It s a Rock-Walder. They showed the children a skunk pelt and a raccoon pelt and said, If you see this animal in your yard, go inside and get an adult, Beverding recalls. They explain to the students that it s not normal for a wild animal to be out during the daytime. It s valuable for the children to hear that firsthand from someone other than their teacher.
Most children are very curious when they see an animal and they want to go closer to it.
Teachers usually integrate SPCA presentations into their health and science studies, and the SPCA makes it easy by providing them with humane education curriculum and material for classroom use. Students can tour the shelter, view the adoptable animals and learn about what the SPCA does. Their eyes are wide. Their bodies are still. They keep their hands to themselves.