Vet Academy: Are you ready for the challenge?
#2 of 4 in Academy Series
What’s inside...
Vet Academy is an activity book designed for children who are passionate about animals and aspire to become veterinarians. It introduces the three main types of vets - Pet Vet, Zoo Vet, and Farm Vet - and covers a broad range of topics including baby animals, vaccinations, and animal diets. The book delves into animal body language, exercise, and overall well-being, and includes various engaging activities to develop key skills such as observation, speed, and accuracy, as well as matching and finding games. Vet Academy makes the field of veterinary science accessible and enjoyable for aspiring young vets.
Discussion points
What do you think is the most important quality for a veterinarian to have?
Which animal featured in the book would you most like to help as a vet and why?
How do the different veterinarians in the book work together to take care of animals?
What did you learn about taking care of pets from this book?
If you were a vet, what part of the job do you think you'd enjoy the most?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the various challenges vets face, fostering empathy and understanding. Discuss the teamwork aspect shown in the book to highlight the importance of collaboration. Use the book’s content as a springboard to explore real-world applications, such as visiting a local vet or watching a documentary on veterinary science.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book features tasks and challenges that teach children how to care for animals, demonstrating the daily responsibilities of veterinarians.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by helping to take care of family pets, understanding the needs and well-being of animals in their everyday lives.
Example Lesson: Empathy for Animals
Explanation: Through engaging activities, the book encourages kids to think from an animal's perspective, fostering a sense of empathy and compassion.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children interact more compassionately with animals they meet, increasing their awareness and kindness towards other living beings.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The book presents various scenarios where children must figure out how to treat or help animals, encouraging critical thinking and decision making.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these problem-solving skills at school or in other aspects of their lives, improving their ability to analyze situations and make decisions.
Example Lesson: Career Exploration
Explanation: Vet Academy introduces children to the veterinary profession, providing insights into what it takes to be a vet and the different roles within a veterinary clinic.
Real-World Application: This insight can inspire children to consider and explore different career paths from an early age, including science and animal care fields.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Activities in the book often require collaboration and consultation, mirroring the teamwork necessary in a real veterinary setting.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value teamwork and improve their ability to work with others in school projects and other group tasks.