Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Explore how to help animals in different situations by using role-play to show their solutions.

Items Needed:

• List of Scenarios, cut into slips
• Container for scenario slips
• (Optional) Simple costumes or props

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Create a list of Scenarios. (5 min)
   • Use examples listed below to create a list of scenarios the youth you will be leading can handle.
   • Cut the list into strips to place inside the prepared container.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 25–35 min):

1. Start with an example. (2 min)
   • Draw an animal scenario and share your own solution with the group to start the session.
2. Divide into teams. (2 min)
   • Divide the group into small teams so they can work on a solution together. Allow one person from each team to pick a scenario slip from a container.
3. Let teams work. (10 min)
   • Provide time for teams to practice their role-play scene. Remind them to think about kindness and when to ask an adult for help.
   • (Optional) Use props to make the scene more realistic.
4. Show and Tell session. (10–20 min).
   • Ask each team to perform their role-play for the rest of the group.
   • Invite the audience to talk about the helpful actions they saw.

Possible Simple Scenarios

• A baby bird is found on the ground with no nest in sight.
• A friend is sick and needs their dog walked, but the Youth has other plans scheduled.
• An animal shelter has too many cats, but the Youth is not allowed to adopt one.
• A family asks if they should buy a new pet or adopt one from a shelter.
• A stray dog with a collar is seen wandering alone in the neighborhood.
• A service dog is working in a store, and the Youth wants to pet them.
• A turtle is trying to cross a busy road with many cars.
• A bird feeder in the yard is completely empty on a cold day.
• Litter is found in the pond where the ducks usually swim.
• A lost cat poster is seen on a tree near the sidewalk.
• A neighbor’s dog is left outside barking in the cold rain.
• A butterfly is on the ground with a wing that cannot fly.
• A spider is found crawling across the floor in the classroom.
• A friend is being mean to a small toad in the tall grass.
• A pet hamster has no water left in its drinking bottle.
• A deer is eating plants very close to a street with traffic.
• A dog is seen alone inside a locked car on a very hot day.
• A baby rabbit is found hiding alone in the backyard grass.
• A fish tank at school looks green and the fish look hungry.
• A person at the park is not picking up trash near the animals.
• A squirrel is caught in plastic trash near the playground.
• A cat is stuck high up in a tree and meowing for help.
• A neighbor needs the Youth to feed their fish while they are away.
• A honeybee is tired and sitting on a flower in the bright sun.

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