Educate animal owners
Create an illustrated pamphlet for pet owners explaining safe feeding, grooming, and exercise tips. Interview owners and clearly summarize findings.
About this activity
Create an illustrated pamphlet for pet owners explaining safe feeding, grooming, and exercise tips. Interview owners and clearly summarize findings.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Gather all your materials and place them on a table so you are ready to work.
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Step 2
Decide which pet type(s) you will teach about (for example dog cat or rabbit) and write them at the top of your notebook.
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Step 3
Write six simple interview questions that ask about safe feeding grooming exercise and any safety tips.
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Step 4
Ask an adult to help you find and schedule two pet owners to talk with.
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Step 5
Talk to the first pet owner and ask your six questions.
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Step 6
Write clear notes from the first interview in your notebook.
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Step 7
Talk to the second pet owner and ask your six questions.
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Step 8
Write clear notes from the second interview in your notebook.
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Step 9
Read both sets of notes and write down three common tips you heard across the interviews.
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Step 10
Sketch a simple pamphlet layout on paper with three sections titled Feeding Grooming and Exercise.
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Step 11
Write a short clear summary for the Feeding section using your notes and the common tips.
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Step 12
Write a short clear summary for the Grooming section using your notes and the common tips.
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Step 13
Write a short clear summary for the Exercise section using your notes and the common tips.
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Step 14
Add fun drawings and color to each section to make your pamphlet easy and attractive to read.
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Step 15
Share your finished pamphlet on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I create an illustrated pamphlet to educate pet owners about safe feeding, grooming, and exercise?
Start by picking a pet type and learning basic feeding, grooming and exercise guidelines from books or vets. Draft simple interview questions, arrange short interviews with owners (with adult permission), and take notes or photos. Summarize common tips, write clear headings (feeding, grooming, exercise), add child-friendly illustrations, and design a folded pamphlet layout. Proofread, get feedback from an adult or vet, then print or hand out at local shelters, vet clinics, or online.
What materials do I need to make an illustrated pet-care pamphlet and conduct interviews?
You'll need paper or cardstock, pencils, erasers, colored pencils or markers, ruler and scissors. Bring a notebook and pen for interviews, plus a camera or phone to photograph pets (with permission). Optional: a computer and printer for formatting, glue or tape for assembly, and clipboards. Also prepare consent forms or parental permission notes for interviews and a list of friendly interview questions. Keep materials simple and safe for kids.
What ages is this illustrated pamphlet project suitable for?
This project suits ages 6–16 with varying support. Ages 6–8 do simplified interviews and drawing with close adult help; 9–12 can research, interview with supervision, and design basic pamphlets independently; 13–16 handle more detailed research, photo documentation, and outreach to vets or shelters. Adapt tasks to reading and fine-motor skills; always supervise interviews and any contact with animals, and require parental permission for outings.
What are the benefits of having children create pet-care pamphlets?
Creating an illustrated pet-care pamphlet builds research skills, empathy, and responsibility while reinforcing art and writing. Children learn to communicate clearly, summarize interviews, and think critically about safety. The project encourages community engagement—sharing accurate tips with owners, shelters or vets—and boosts confidence from public-facing work. It also helps children recognize safe animal handling and feeding practices, reducing risk for pets and people.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use instead of a notebook, table, or colored pencils if those are hard to find?
If you don't have a notebook or colored pencils for writing your interview notes and coloring the pamphlet, use loose paper or a printable template and color with crayons or markers on a clipboard or your lap instead of a table.
What should we do if we can't find or schedule two pet owners or if the interviews feel difficult?
If you can't schedule two pet owners or feel nervous during the interviews, ask a parent to contact a local vet or shelter for introductions, do one short video/phone interview, practice your six questions beforehand, and take bullet-point notes to ensure you can later write clear notes in your notebook.
How can the activity be adjusted for different ages or skill levels?
For ages 5–7, ask three simple questions and draw the answers in the notebook; for ages 8–11, stick to the six questions and sketch the pamphlet with bold pictures; and for 12+ add a quick online fact-check after both interviews and create a digital pamphlet to post on DIY.org.
How can we make the pamphlet more informative or personal after finishing the three section summaries?
To enhance your Feeding, Grooming, and Exercise sections, add small photos or direct quotes from the pet owners, ask a vet to review the three common tips for safety, and laminate or fold your colored layout before sharing it on DIY.org.