Help with Girl Guide Presentation

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I have been asked to go and talk to the local girl guide group, aged 10-13 about the responsibilities of owning a pet and the care that guinea pigs require.

I think this would be a really good opportunity to raise publicity of the rescue, educate children on proper animal care, and also hopefully inform any of those who already have guinea pigs on how to care for them properly.

I have never done this before, and although I do a lot of presentations at work to adults, I haven't experience of presenting to children.

So if anyone has some good ideas of ways to present things, resources I can use, or activities that would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Layla
 
For the lecture portion, you present to children of that age the same way you would to adults, although I'd avoid issues such as breeding for the moment (for risk of offending anyone). Also, the youngest ones (10?) might appreciate some visual aids, and it will probably help hold their attention.
 
Are you taking any pigs with you they would love that as some may have only seen them in pet shops. If not you could take in photos (slide show?) of the different types and specific care required. Girls that age love freebies so if you can prepare something for them to take away thats informative but fun they would enjoy that. Take props in rather than just photos or leaflets - you could turn it into a game of what a guinea pig should and shouldn't have to eat and the best bedding etc and have teams to seperate items into good and bad piles.
 
What a brilliant way to raise awareness. Definitely I would take a piggy or two if you have some that you know won't be stressed. Agree with Netty, hand outs, different food, veggies to give them things to look at and hand outs to take away. What a great opportunity for you. Good Luck. x
 
there are websites that you can go on to create your own crosswords and word searches (if you google it you will come up with loads) which may be a nice activity to take home with them. its always good to follow up verbal advice with written for them to take away and look at as often it can be forgotten what is said. it is also a good way for the parents to gain advice (even some adults may not be aware of the best care) and maybe putsome website addresses on where further information can be obtained.

try to keep advice personal, practical and positive. for example when i was a child i used to hate cleaning my rabbit out-especially if it was raining, but if you ask that child to imagine how they would feel living in mess for too long, it may motivate them. i'm not sure how you feel about showing pictures of some conditions like lice mites overgrown nails etc, but maybe they are at an age to start being aware that these conditions can arise as a result of neglect? sorry to darken the subject, but it may be an important thing to include.

i def agree with the freebies though if you can, and just make it fun! good luck!
 
Thank you all for some really good ideas. Yes I wish you could come with me Helen, would like the moral support!

Not sure about taking guinea pigs yet, I was going to first of all check this out with leader, in case of any animal allergies in the group, and then consider any of my confident piggies that may enjoy the trip - so it is a possibility.

Any other ideas let me know!

Thanks again

Layla
 
Wow, what a great opportunity! I agree with the other posts. You should make it as interactive as possible so that it is fun as well as informative. Piggy related wordsearches etc are a brilliant idea. It may be good to take a piggy with you, as long as it won't upset him/her at all as I don't think that my boys would like it!

Good luck and let us know how you get on. xx
 
I took Sparky and harry with me for a Sunday School presentation, they loved it. One tip they do the presentation before you present the piggies otherwise all the attention is on the piggies not on what your saying and the message gets lost
 
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Hi,
Done quite allot of work presenting to primary schools on verious topics.
I agree with the previous posts, interactive is always best. How long is your presentation? you could include a game. Such as "pass the pet" (in this case a soft toy, obviously not a live pet! :(|) ) Each person sitting in the circle has to say one thing that a pet needs to be healthy and happy. This can be writen up on a flip chart then all you have to do is talk about the things they suggested. (they organise your presentation for you! )
Also leave time for questions, I'm sure you will get allot!
Good luck, sure it will be a fantastic experience :p
Laura xx
 
I'm nearby too if you need a hand. You could load up pics on lap top if you are not able to take your piggies
 
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