The Humane Society of the United States has developed an exciting humane curriculum tailored to this age group. From Nose to Tail: Lessons to Inspire Care and Compassion for Dogs is available in two versions, grades K-2 and 3-5. Both explore various dog-related humane issues, with a special focus on puppy mills.
From Nose to Tail features:
- Alignment with National Education and Common Core Standards in science, math, language arts, health and social studies.
- Five lessons plans, each requiring approximately 40 to 60 minutes of class time.
- Character education concepts such as compassion, responsibility and empathy.
- Service-learning projects aimed at helping puppy mill dogs and encouraging self-efficacy and good citizenship.
From Nose to Tail is designed for independent use by formal and informal educators. The curriculum is age-appropriate, engaging and flexible—the five lessons may be spaced over a period of days or weeks. Importantly, From Nose to Tail advances both humane and academic learning objectives, so it can be readily incorporated into general classroom instruction. Topics include: Dogs’ basic physical, social and emotional needs, our responsibility for providing humane care for dogs as dependent beings and dog safety/bite prevention.
From Nose to Tail is paired with the award-winning picture book A Home for Dakota, and either Buddy Unchained (K-2) or Maggie’s Second Chance (3-5).* One copy of each book is recommended to utilize the lessons.
From Nose to Tail is available as a free download:
For further information about the program, please contact us.
*The paired books are also sold through various online merchants.