Plants.
Plant trees and shrubs on your school grounds to give area bird life a welcome place to hang out.

Bird feeders.
Put out a bird feeder during the winter. The winter months are when birds need your help the most.

Projects and volunteering.
Suggest a special class project where you clean up a nearby habitat, like a stream or park. Or volunteer to clean up and beautify the grounds of your local animal shelter.

Books to display.
Ask your librarian to select books about animals to be displayed during AHA’s Be Kind to Animals Week, always the first full week in May.

Books to read.
Learn all you can about animals. Check your library for publications and books about pets and wildlife.

Computers.
Use your computer to find articles and other resources about animal behavior and care.

Share.
Share what you know about animals with others.

Seek out fun facts.
Where do frogs go in the winter? Why do cats purr? Why do dogs walk around in circles before lying down? When you find the answers to these questions you’ll be on your way to becoming the “animal expert” at your school.

Speakers.
Arrange for speakers to come to your school. Ask animal professionals to speak to your class, youth group, or school about their work. Some possible speakers include humane educators, animal control officers, veterinarians, museum curators, zoo educators, or wildlife rehabilitators.

Explore humane issues.
What do you think about animals used in research and science? Does your school require you to dissect an animal in order to pass biology? How about using animals in entertainment, like the circus or the rodeo? Perhaps you can write a report or give a presentation to your class or school concerning these issues.

Art.
Express your appreciation and love of animals and nature through art. Paint a picture or create a collage of what pet’s need to remain healthy and happy, Sculpt your favorite animal out of clay. Create a mural of a habitat for a wall inside your school.