This resource uses Dogs Trust campaign materials to enable pupils to support a range of text-level activities within the Key Stage 3 strategy for English.

In these activities, pupils learn about the five senses in both humans and dogs. A simple worksheet can be used with younger pupils starting to learn about the five senses; there is a reading comprehension activity for more able or older pupils that also develops their understanding of how human and dog senses differ. Finally, a multiple choice quiz that can be used as a PSHE / Citizenship lesson or after a visit from one of our Education and Community Officers.

Be Dog Smart is our primary school programme that focusses on two key themes – safe behaviour around dogs, and responsible dog ownership. The Spot the Problem story is designed to encourage children to consider and adapt how they behave around dogs to keep both themselves and dogs safe.

Getting a puppy is a big commitment, and it’s important that children and their families fully understand what is involved in owning a dog before getting one. Pupils read the story ‘ A New Puppy’, which explores Jenny and her mum’s experience of getting a puppy and then answer ten questions about the story. The activity practices pupils’ reading comprehension skills with a focus on retrieving information, as well as developing their awareness and understanding of what is involved in owning a dog.