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Presentations
Naperville Area Humane Society offers many educational opportunities for schools throughout the year. All programs can be modified to meet the needs of your classroom, or we can create one to fit your specifications. The programs and presentations are offered free of charge. To get more information on a program, or if you would like to schedule a presentation, please click here. You can also contact us at (630) 420-8989 x17 for more information.
| KIND News - Adopt-a-Classroom |
Grades: K-6
KIND (Kids In Nature's Defense) News is a classroom newspaper for children. It features articles, puzzles, and celebrity interviews that teach children the value of showing kindness and respect to animals, the environment, and one another. Its emphasis on humane values, such as fairness, compassion, and responsibility, seeks to encourage good character in children. KIND News is published at three reading levels: Primary (grades K-2), Jr. (grades 3-4), and Sr. (grades 5-6). KIND News is published monthly, September through May. Includes 32 copies each month and a teacher's guide. Teachers also receive KIND Teacher, a resource book of reproducible worksheets. Published annually, KIND Teacher contains KIND ID cards, a classroom poster, and a calendar of historical trivia, fun facts, and tips on helping animals and the environment. The Adopt-a-Classroom program allows teachers to have their classroom sponsored by an individual or organization. The Naperville Area Humane Society will aid in finding sponsors for interested classrooms. The yearly subscription would be paid by the classroom's adopter and can be renewed each year. |
Presentations - Various Topics
NAHS can visit the classroom to give any of the following presentations:
| "Barks and Bites" |
Grades: K-6
Children account for more than half of all dog bite victims. "Barks and Bites" teaches children how to interact safely with animals and to avoid dangerous situations. Children will learn how to be safe around their own pets, other people's pets, and stray dogs. Includes take home safety booklet for each child. |
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| "Pet Packs" |
Grades: 1-3
Children will learn about pet care through our fun and interactive "Pet Packs". Each child is given a sack containing an item needed to care for a pet. The class discusses what the item is and why it is needed. |
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| "Sharing Sam" |
Grades: Pre K-K
Children will learn about a pet's needs with the help of "Sharing Sam". This interactive flannel board presentation teaches children about a pet's basic needs and how these needs are similar to their own. |
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| "Awesome Animal Careers" |
Grades: 4-6
Children will learn about different careers that involve animals, including veterinarian, groomer, dog trainer, and animal shelter careers. |
Video Packs
NAHS can visit the classroom to show a selected video and lead a discussion afterwards. Classrooms can also borrow the video as part of a Video Kit. Each kit includes the video and materials for a discussion afterwards.
| "A New Friend For Life" |
Length: 18 minutes
Grades: 3-4
Video discusses the responsibilities of pet ownership. Topics include selecting the proper pet for the family, basic pet care, and spaying and neutering. |
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| "Protecting the Web" |
Length: 14 minutes
Grades: 5-6
Using the metaphor of a spider's web, this video helps children understand that all living things are part of the earth's ecosystem and that the choices they make in everyday life can help or hurt other living creatures. The video encourages children to become more aware of the animals around them and be responsible pet owners. |
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| "Patterns of Abuse: Exploding the Cycle" |
Length: 23 minutes
Grades: High School
Video discusses the link between animal abuse and human cruelty, why some people become abusers, and what the viewer can do about it. Emphasis is placed on intervention and practical ideas and solutions. |
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| "One Last Fight: Exposing the Shame" |
Length: 15 minutes
Grades: High School
Documentary that discusses the impact that dog fighting has on animals, people, and the entire community. Ways to help prevent dog fighting are discussed as well. Also included are safety tips for children if they should encounter a stray dog. |
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| "The Power of Compassion" |
Length: 22 minutes
Grades: High School
Using dramatic footage, this video details the problems of overpopulation, cruelty and neglect in the pet population. Emphasis is placed on helping the viewer understand the cause of the problems and to become part of the solution. Video stresses that by teaching children to care for their pets, we can teach them to care for their fellow man and the world. |
Once again, The programs and presentations are offered free of charge. To get more information on a program, or if you would like to schedule a presentation, click here. You can also contact us at (630) 420-8989 x17 for more information.
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