Humane Education

Second Chance

Responsible Pet Ownership For Kids

Unit Study for Grades 3-6

Complete Classroom Packages based upon a 20-, 25-, or 30-student classroom.

For millions of dogs, it’s a short road from puppyhood to the animal shelter. The Second Chance – Responsible Pet Ownership Unit Study with its dual focus of humane education and literacy for third through sixth grade classrooms uses a high-interest story to convey its crucial message of responsible pet ownership. Based upon the children’s book, Second Chance – A Tale of Two Puppies, this unit study will not only ignite a passion for responsible pet ownership among kids, but will reinforce basic reading and comprehension skills with a story they will never forget.

Reviews by fourth grade teachers from Barron Area Schools, WI:

“[Second Chance] is really outstanding. I cried and laughed through it...”

“The students really enjoyed [Second Chance]. It is an excellent book on pet responsibility. Everyone who is thinking about getting a pet should read it.”

“...[Second Chance] was very educational. We had some excellent discussion about responsibility. The students loved this book. They gave it a five star rating!! I also gave it a 5 out of 5 star rating! We are currently wrapping up our follow-up research project "Mystery Dog Breed" and the students chose working on this project over watching the ending of the Halloween movie. I was more than pleased.”

UNIT STUDY GOALS:

Igniting a passion for responsible pet ownership among the next generation of pet purchasers. Helping children develop into thoughtful, caring members of the community who cherish their pets and treat them with respect and dignity.
Helping ensure permanent homes for our pets.
Helping children become better and more eager readers, building reading and comprehension skills.

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP FOR KIDS
Topics include:

The day-to-day realities of pet care
Common mistakes to avoid
Choosing the right breed
The importance of socialization
Puppy kindergarten, obedience training, and consistency with commands
Understanding canine body language
Consistent veterinary care
Pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying and neutering
Pet adoption
Protecting and defending your pet
The crucial lifetime commitment to the love, care, and training that every pet deserves.

AS AN AID TO LITERACY:

High-interest, empathetic story

What happens when two ten-year-old boys from different families get the puppies they’ve always wanted?
Follow puppies Boomer and Chance through their first year in their new homes, as Andrew and Matt learn what responsible pet ownership really means.

Captivating artwork
Easy-to-read font
Comfortable line spacing
Short, suspenseful, and entertaining chapters, motivating children to keep reading
Informative, giving children a reason to read.
Pet tip boxes break up text as well as reinforce concepts in the chapter, aiding in reading comprehension.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

What happens when Andrew and Matt, ten-year-old boys from different families, get the puppies they’ve always wanted? Second Chance – A Tale of Two Puppies follows the boys and their puppies over the course of a year. See their parallel attempts to handle all the responsibilities that come with owning a pet. Makes a great resource for the whole family!

With scenarios to which every family can relate, Second Chance helps kids under-stand the day-to-day realities of pet care. It will guide them to a great relationship with their own companion animal and will better the community by helping kids become more understanding, thoughtful, and compassionate toward all animals. Read Book Reviews

TEACHER’S GUIDE: CONCISE AND EASY TO USE!

Whether used by a humane educator, the classroom teacher, or in a homeschool group setting, the 28-page Teacher’s Guide with Q&A discussion-starter format makes it easy to lead this unit study. Along with expanded discussion of the text, it includes suggested classroom and individual activities, reinforcing the concept of responsible pet ownership.

SECOND CHANCE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP UNIT STUDY

Complete Classroom Packages

Here’s what you’ll get:

Classroom Package A: (based upon a 20-student classroom)

21 copies of Second Chance – A Tale of Two Puppies by Judy Masrud
Teacher’s Guide
21 - 2.5 inch Responsible Pet Ownership celluloid buttons
21 – Second Chance full-color bookmarks
1 - 11 x 14 full-color Second Chance – Responsible Pet Ownership poster
1 Set of 3 Reproducible Handout Sheets on the subjects of:

          Understanding canine body language
          Adoption applications (or ‘why do they ask so many questions?’)
          Spay/neuter pyramid graphic
Retail Value of Classroom Package A                                                   ~~$257.85~~
Your Price                                                                                     $160.00
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Classroom Package B: (based upon a 25-student classroom)

26 copies of Second Chance – A Tale of Two Puppies by Judy Masrud
Teacher’s Guide
26 - 2.5 inch Responsible Pet Ownership celluloid buttons
26 – Second Chance full-color bookmarks
1 - 11 x 14 full-color Second Chance – Responsible Pet Ownership poster
1 Set of 3 Reproducible Handout Sheets on the subjects of:

          Understanding canine body language
          Adoption applications (or ‘why do they ask so many questions?’)
          Spay/neuter pyramid graphic
Retail Value of Classroom Package B                                                   ~~$315.60~~
Your Price                                                                                     $195.00
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Classroom Package C: (based upon a 30-student classroom)

31 copies of Second Chance – A Tale of Two Puppies by Judy Masrud
Teacher’s Guide
31 - 2.5 inch Responsible Pet Ownership celluloid buttons
31 – Second Chance full-color bookmarks
1 - 11 x 14 full-color Second Chance – Responsible Pet Ownership poster
1 Set of 3 Reproducible Handout Sheets on the subjects of:

          Understanding canine body language
          Adoption applications (or ‘why do they ask so many questions?’)
          Spay/neuter pyramid graphic
Retail Value of Classroom Package C                                                   ~~$371.35~~
Your Price                                                                                     $215.00
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Attention: Teachers, Humane Educators, Animal Welfare Organizations:
View our Quantity Discount Schedule for book-only prices. Buy Second Chance - A Tale of Two Puppies for Humane Education, Literacy, and a Family Resource to send home with every adopted puppy or dog.