The teacher has to show the children some books with
illustrations about tame animals, or some murals or magazines with pictures
about them. Once all of them have observed the animals, the teacher
says:
"They", the animals, feel and suffer in the same
way as you do. And as I want you to be aware of this, I am going to
tell you a story:
One
day the pets of a neighbourhood got together while their owners were
sleeping. They were telling their friends some stories about their
houses and owners.
Mr. Cat said "In my house I live like a king. I have been living with
them since..., since..., so much time..., when I was a kitty and they
fed me with a feeding bottle".
Mr. Dog said "I always have cool water to drink, a very clean dish
in which they always serve my food at the same time everyday. I am
like another member of the family".
Mrs. Bowwow told the others: "I go with them for a walk everyday in
the mornings, in the afternoons and at night. I have a very beautiful
strap and a comfortable muzzle. And some weekends we also go to the
countryside to play and run!".
Miss Miaow said, "All of you are very lucky. I live with some very
naughty kids; they always play with my tail, and the other day they
tied some empty bottles and cans to it, so when I ran, it made a lot
of noise. I was so scared...!"
OOOOHHHHHHH, that's horrible!!!, all the animals said at the same
time. And they added: "Don't worry, we will help you to find some
good new owners."
So all of them planned an idea to look for a new owner for Miss Miaow,
who never went back with those horrible children.
When the story is finished, the teacher will ask the
children to close their eyes and think about the kind of pet they would
like to be. Then each child will tell his/her mates what animal he/she
has been thinking about. Now they have to imagine they are those pets.
They have to tell the others what would be his/her name, where he/she
would live (city, countryside), which would be his/her favourite food,
who will take care of him/her,...
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