Classroom education

5 different classroom presentations are available to students in preschool through 6th grade. These programs combine a hands-on approach to learning with age-appropriate information to engage the students. All programs have been coordinated to the Colorado Model Content Standards. Programs for Middle and High School students are developed on an as-needed basis.

Humane Means Kind (Preschool – 1st grade) addresses CO Standard: Science 3.1
Animals are alive and deserve our respect. Students learn kind and safe ways to enjoy animals by interacting with Humane Society pets.

Safety Around Animals (1st – 4th grade) addresses CO standard: Science 3.1, Health 3.0
Young children are frequent victims of dog attacks. By practicing safety procedures, children become more aware of how animals communicate and how to protect themselves during an encounter.

Wild or Domesticated? (2nd – 3rd grade) addresses CO standard: Science 3.1, Reading/Writing 4.1
Why don’t hummingbirds make good pets? Through stories and games, children learn the difference between pets and wild animals and how they can “love” all life.

Responsible Pet Care (2nd – 6th grade) addresses CO standard: Science 3.1
Pets are depending on us to enjoy a good life. Stuffed animals entice students to remember all pets’ needs, while reminding them what fun they can be!

Pet Overpopulation (3rd – 6th grade) addresses CO standard: Science 3.1, Math 2.3
Too many pets exist without enough good homes. Children join in a skit to help visualize how pet overpopulation occurs, while working on solutions.