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One component of our education program, The Compassionate Classroom, is our on-sanctuary kids' workshops.  

 

Designed for children between the ages of 7 and 12, the program teaches children about farmed animals, what's important to them, and how to take action to create a better world.

 

At the start of the workshop, our group of compassionate kids are welcomed to the sanctuary.  We then undertake an engaging and interactive educational session where kids learn how animals are just like us in many ways, tapping into empathy by considering how others feel in certain situations and the importance of being kind.  A short, kid-friendly tour with some of our animals introduces kids to the residents of Little Oak with some age-appropriate information about them.  Next, kids put their compassion into action by participating in some hands-on activities to help the animal residents of Little Oak.  The workshop concludes with a veggie sausage sizzle before each child is awarded a Certificate of Kindness.

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Each child will receive a Certificate of Kindness to Animals, a plush toy with the name and story of one of our rescued animals, and a booklet with engaging activities they can take home and continue learning.

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Workshops are not held over the winter months (June-August). New dates for our workshops, which are open to the general public, will be released in August of 2024; however, if you would like to book an on-sanctuary kids workshop for your school or community group at a different time, please email Kate.

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