Pet Show and Tell
Prepare and present a short show-and-tell about your pet or favorite animal, including care facts, a drawing, and safe handling demonstrations.
Step-by-step guide to prepare and present a pet show-and-tell
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Step 1
Pick one pet or your favorite animal to be the star of your show.
Step 2
Ask an adult to help you find three important care facts about your animal.
Step 3
Write each care fact on its own line on a piece of paper so they are easy to read.
Step 4
Draw a big colorful picture of your animal on another sheet of paper.
Step 5
Make a simple title sign with your animal’s name on the clipboard or a sheet of paper.
Step 6
Gather your props like a toy or stuffed animal leash bowl towel and treats.
Step 7
Choose two gentle safe handling moves you will show such as how to pet softly or how to support the animal.
Step 8
Practice the first safe handling move slowly with an adult present.
Step 9
Practice the second safe handling move slowly with an adult present.
Step 10
Set up a small calm presentation area where your audience can sit and see you.
Step 11
Put your drawing title sign and props where everyone can easily see them.
Step 12
Rehearse a short one to two minute talk that tells your three care facts and points to your drawing.
Step 13
Present your show-and-tell to your family or audience and speak clearly.
Step 14
Demonstrate your two safe handling moves while an adult watches to keep everyone safe.
Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a clipboard, leash, or a real bowl for props?
Use a piece of cardboard or a cereal box covered with paper as the clipboard and use toy or drawn versions of a leash, bowl, towel, or treats when gathering your props.
What if my child keeps forgetting the three care facts or gets nervous during the talk?
If they forget facts or get nervous during the talk, write each care fact on its own line on separate large cards and place them near the drawing so they can glance at them while rehearsing and presenting the one- to two-minute talk.
How can I adapt this activity for a toddler versus a preteen?
For toddlers, pick one favorite animal, one care fact, one gentle handling move, and use a stuffed animal with an adult demonstrating the 'Practice the first safe handling move' steps, while preteens can research three detailed care facts, draw a larger picture, rehearse a full two-minute talk, and post a video on DIY.org.
How can we make the presentation more creative or shareable?
Decorate the title sign and drawing, record a short video of the presentation including the two safe handling moves with an adult present, and compile the drawing and written care facts into a mini booklet to upload to DIY.org.
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Facts about pet care and animal safety
❤️ Having a pet can help reduce stress and lower blood pressure — pets are great for emotional health.
🐱 Cats nap 12–16 hours a day, so they're the ultimate snoozers!
🐶 Dogs were the first animals domesticated — people and dogs have lived together for at least 15,000 years.
🐟 Goldfish can remember things for months, so the "3-second memory" idea is just a myth.
🐾 Regular vet check-ups catch problems early — many pet illnesses are easier to treat when found soon.
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