Learning resources
Discover and download learning resources to teach children about dog safety. Our resources are based on the Irish curriculum and to suit a range of ages and stages.
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 4-12, just click on the links below to find out what we have to offer.
Resources are available to download as pdf files, with any supporting films embedded within the pdf.
Lesson plans and resources by age
Under 12s
5-A-Day resource (PDF)
Alphabet resource (PDF)
Drama Resource (PDF)
English and Reading Resource
Social, Personal and Health Education (PDF)
Educate Together - 3rd/4th Class
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - Responsibility (PDF)
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - Love & Attention (PDF)
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - A Home (PDF)
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - Protection from Illness and Injury (PDF)
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - To be themselves (PDF)
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - Horse Case Study (PDF)
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - Pet Adoption (PDF)
3rd/4th Class - Lesson Plan - Report Writing (PDF)
Educate Together - 5th/6th class
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - Pet Responsibility (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - Love (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - A Home (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - Health and Wellbeing (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - Food and Water (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - To Be Themselves (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - Costs (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - Safety (PDF)
5th/6th Class - Lesson Plan - Debate (PDF)
Colouring and activity sheets
Colour the Gang! (PDF)
Fun activity sheet (PDF)
Puppy adoption cert (PDF)
Wordsearch resource (PDF)
Fridge poster (PDF)
Craft activites
Doggy Den Blueprint (PDF)
Origami Dog (PDF)
Make your own fortune teller (PDF)
Make your own mask (PDF)
Educational videos
Head over to the Dogs Trust Ireland education team’s YouTube channel to find videos about keeping safe around dogs.