Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Family Pets by Raphael Tuck & Sons

For Students 1st - 3rd
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Family Pets by Raphael Tuck & Sons (1890), illustrated children's poetry.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Girl and Her Pets and Other Stories by Leavitt & Allen

For Students 1st - 3rd
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Girl and Her Pets and Other Stories by Leavitt & Allen (1865), a collection of illustrated children's stories.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Pet Care

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains information for children on how to care for pets.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Birdie for Now Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Birdie for Now, a novel written by Jean Little, looks at a boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who longs for a pet of his own. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Finding Elmo' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Finding Elmo' by Canadian author Monique Polak, fifteen-year-old Tim tries to find a much-loved parrot stolen from his father's pet business. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
Interactive
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)

English for Little Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an interactive site intended to teach English as a foreign language to young children. It is a helpful multimedia resource for EFL teachers. There are ten themes, each with two levels of difficulty, that allow children to...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Sugar and Spice by Ernest Nister

For Students K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Sugar and Spice by Ernest Nister (1890) an illustrated story about life with pets.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Animals: If I Had a Puppy

For Students K - 1st Standards
Learn how to care for a new puppy. Includes audio narration in English, Spanish and Turkish, with text in English.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Family: Where Is the Cat?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A story about a cat and where she likes to spend her time. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Do You Like Kittens?

For Students K - 1st
See why kittens can be an endless source of fun and amusement. Includes audio accompaniment.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Lucky's Mountain Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Lucky's Mountain, a novel by Diane Maycock, is about a girl's love of a three-legged dog that she tries to save. The novel is set in a mining community in British Columbia. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and...
Activity
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Story Place: Escoge Una Mascota

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fun children's game in Spanish called "Choose a Pet". Presented with situational cartoon images and a narrator that will guide you through the game, this is a great exercise for Spanish learners.
eBook
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

El Dia Especial De Morris

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This short story, written in Spanish, about a boy who has lost his pet can be used for reading and listening practice for early intermediate Spanish students.
Website
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

David Weisner: Why Frogs? Why Tuesday

For Students 3rd - 5th
Where did David Weisner get the idea for Tuesday? Did he have a pet frog growing up? Did he live near a swamp? David Wiesner answers these questions as you read through his Caldecott Medal acceptance speech for Tuesday on this...
Lesson Plan
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Secret Life of Hubie Hartzel

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site from A to Z Teacher Stuff presents a lesson plan through a thoughtful story of a young fifth grader. Plan covers many themes such as bullying and family life. Also, lesson helps children express their thoughts through writing.
Website
Other

Halloween Online: Halloween Safety Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
Welcome to the Halloween Safety Guide for both children and adults! An excellent source full of tips and ideas to make your Halloween day safe. Included are house, yard, costume, and even pet safety.
Unit Plan
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learn the Issues: Health & Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
Handout
Other

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
Good Q&A on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Includes what the disease is, who can get this disease, how it is spread, and treatment options.
Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Signs and Symtoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Overviews the signs and symptoms associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Also includes a movie showing the rash that occurs from this disease.