Free Learning Resources
Our curriculum-linked classroom teaching resources provide fun activities with a dog themed context to engage your pupils and bring learning to life.
We provide resources that can be used with pupils aged 4-16+, just click on the links below to find out what we have to offer.
Resources are available to download as pdf or zip files. Some have supporting films, which can be watched by clicking on the 'Play film' link.
Age 3-5
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Be safe, Be kind
Introduces children to simple rules about how to behave safely and kindly around the dogs they share their lives with.
Download - PDF 3.72 MB
Age 6-11
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History
Dogs in War encourages pupils to develop their historical enquiry skills as well as explore the role of working dogs in the military.
Download - PDF 2.83 MB
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Literacy
A New Puppy gives pupils a chance to practice their literacy skills, as well as developing their understanding of what is involved in owning a dog.
Download - PDF 779 KB
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Maths
Canine Cashflow offers maths-based activities where pupils can practice the adding, subtracting and multiplication of numbers, as well as explore the costs involved in owning a dog.
Download - PDF 2.11 MB
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Maths
Food, Glorious Food allows pupils to practice their data analysis and Venn diagram skills, whilst exploring a healthy diet for a dog.
Download - PDF 817 KB
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Safety
Spot The Danger is a story that encourages pupils to consider and adapt how they behave in order to keep both themselves and dogs safe.
Download - PDF 1.26 MB
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Science
How Have Dogs Changed Over Time encourages pupils to consider the consequences of selective breeding by comparing the appearance of well known breeds in the past, and how we know them today.
Download - PDF 574 KB
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Science
Senses provides a simple worksheet for younger pupils to help them learn about the 5 senses, and for older/more able pupils; develops understanding of how dog and human senses differ.
Download - PDF 2.1 MB
Age 12-16
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Business Studies
Developed with Business Studies teachers, this resource uses real life Dogs Trust information and materials.
Download - PDF 1.03 MB
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Citizenship
Uses peer-led learning to help groups of pupils to prepare and deliver an assembly, workshop or display to help others learn about the work of Dogs Trust, and the importance of responsible dog ownership.
Download - PDF 1.17 MB
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English
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.
Download - PDF 1.16 MB
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History
This resource uses primary source material from World Wars I and II, to help students develop their skills of historical enquiry.
Download - PDF 2.59 MB
16+
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Dogs Trust Careers Information
Want to find out about the different careers at Dogs Trust? Check out our factsheets for more information.
Download - PDF 1.49 MB
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Enterprise Project Guide
This guide helps students complete their Enterprise Project by identifying and developing their enterprise skills, whilst finding out more about what we do.
Download - PDF 8.72 MB