Overview
This lesson starts with a simple story that helps children to explore what responsibilities come with owning a pet.
Children then go on to look at what happens when pets are not properly cared for and some of the charitable
organisations that look after animals.
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What Happens When Laws are Broken?
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We Care About How Others Feel (poster)
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Resilience: Bouncing Back
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Preparing for the Future
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Taking Responsibility
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