Join PEP in celebrating #WorldAnimalDay2024 as we explore this year’s theme, ‘Animals - it’s their home too.’

Together, we can learn how to make our pets' homes more exciting and engaging through enrichment activities! Suitable for children aged 5 - 11, they will discover creative, cost-effective, and sustainable ways to use recycled household items to enhance your furry friends' environment. Sign up to our free event, taking place on 3rd & 4th October or download our free resources here.
Alison's Video: Make a Pyramid Enrichment Toy for Cats
Join Alison from Cats Protection as she makes a pyramid enrichment toy for cats. You will need 6 toilet roll tubes and sticky tape to join in.
Keeping Pets Safe around Fireworks
We all know that fireworks can be dangerous for humans, but did you know that they can be harmful for our pets too? This session teaches learners about how fireworks make animals feel and what we can do to help our pets feel safe.
Make Christmas Presents for Pets
A guide showing learners how to make enrichment toys for cats and rabbits as gifts for Christmas.
Make Enrichment Toys for Pets
Instructions that show children how to make a range of enrichment toys for cats, dogs, rabbits and small pets.
Make a Bug Hotel
A creative way of recycling used objects, while giving insects an exciting new habitat. This could even be created on the school grounds for learners to learn more about minibeasts.
Make a Cat Puzzle Feeder
Make dinner time more interesting for cats by creating this easy to follow puzzle feeder from recycled materials around the home. Cats are natural hunters and a puzzle feeder can encourage them to use their brain and instincts to source food, like they would in the wild.
Make a Snuffle Mat
Learn how to make a snuffle mat in 6 easy steps with PDSA.
Make a Treat Ball for Hamsters
Join RSPCA and make an easy, homemade toy from toilet roll tubes!
Make a Treat Tube for Hamsters
Join RSPCA and make an easy homemade toy to keep hamsters entertained and stimulated!
Make: A Rat and Mouse Ladder
A helpful guide for making a ladder for rats and mice
Pets and the Planet Lesson Plan
A downloadable lesson plan to support with the teaching of the Pets and the Planet session
Pets and the Planet Session
This fun and informative session explores 2024's World Animal Day theme, ‘Animals - it’s their home too.’ Children are taught how to make their pets' homes more exciting and engaging through enrichment activities! Suitable for children aged 5 - 11, they will discover creative, cost-effective, and sustainable ways to use recycled household items to enhance their furry friends' environment.
Video: Make Enrichment Toys with Max and Harvey
Join Max and Harvey as they introduce some great ideas for enrichment toys that you can make in the classroom.