Whatever children's familiarity with different kinds of pets, a good starting point is to invite a pet owner and their pet to come to your setting to talk about their pets and to use the visit as an opportunity to focus on animal care and welfare.
Before the visit, ensure that everything the animal needs, including fresh water, is in place and that the children are clear about how to behave around the animal and hold it, if appropriate.
During the visit, explain to the children that pets are dependent on their owners to feed and care for them, and talk about animals' particular needs.
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