University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Family Pets by Raphael Tuck & Sons
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.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Girl and Her Pets and Other Stories by Leavitt & Allen
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pet Care
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains information for children on how to care for pets.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Birdie for Now Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: 'Finding Elmo' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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...
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
English for Little Children
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...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Sugar and Spice by Ernest Nister
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.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Animals: If I Had a Puppy
Learn how to care for a new puppy. Includes audio narration in English, Spanish and Turkish, with text in English.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Family: Where Is the Cat?
A story about a cat and where she likes to spend her time. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Do You Like Kittens?
See why kittens can be an endless source of fun and amusement. Includes audio accompaniment.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Lucky's Mountain Teaching Guide [Pdf]
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...
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: Escoge Una Mascota
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.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
El Dia Especial De Morris
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.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
David Weisner: Why Frogs? Why Tuesday
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...
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Secret Life of Hubie Hartzel
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.
Other
Halloween Online: Halloween Safety Guide
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.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learn the Issues: Health & Safety
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.
Other
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Signs and Symtoms
Overviews the signs and symptoms associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Also includes a movie showing the rash that occurs from this disease.