Teach children how to react to stray or attacking dogs and give them the skills to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous confrontations with dogs. Educators see parts of an actual presentation to help them gain self confidence and to generate ideas for their own classroom visits. Developing empathy skills works to reduce violence in children. Kindness Counts is specifically designed to impart a message of care, compassion and respect for each other, for animals and for nature. By focusing on the care of an animal children learn to understand differences and needs of others.
Materials also link the empathy concept to the care of nature.
This kit works well with a pet unit as it contains a guide to animals in the classroom and activities around the differences between wild and domestic animals. The kit has master activity sheets for both primary and intermediate level students and general pet care information. How To Be A Best Friend To Your Pet a 10 minute video outlining the basic care elements for most pets. Shows a variety of pets receiving daily care and attention. Every Kids Pet Care Guide a master brochure that outlines which pets are best for you.