Compare our Curriculum Programs
Three ways to build character, side by side. Find the fit for your children's ages, your setting, and the way you like to teach.
Three ways to build character, side by side. Find the fit for your children's ages, your setting, and the way you like to teach.
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  Each child adopts a stuffed dog or cat and learns to care for it through ten guided lessons. |
 Teams of older kids work through challenges alongside a real shelter dog's story. |
 A flexible menu of activities led by mascots Duke and Gertrude, for any age and any setting. |
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Target age* *Modifications can be made to meet the needs of other age groups. |
Ages 4–9 | Ages 8–12 | All ages |
Target setting |
Continuous whole group, small group, or one-on-one | Continuous gathering of a group of at least 20 kids | Continuous whole group, small group, or one-on-one |
Lesson count |
10 sequential lessons | 10 sequential lessons | Pick and choose from a menu of 200+ lessons, activities, and resources |
Lesson length |
Approx. 30–45 minutes | Approx. 45 minutes | Flexible Lessons |
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Physical materials |
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Pet distribution |
Ideally, each child gets their own unique pet. | Children are split into 5 groups, and each group has one unique shelter dog mascot. | A group shares the pet mascots, Duke and Gertrude. |
Online materials |
Electronic Curriculum Guide + online resources | Electronic Curriculum Guide + online resources | Electronic Curriculum Guide + online resources |
Other journal versions |
Immersion Skills Spanish | — | — |
Renewal portion |
Student Kit (pet, pet journal, and pet carrier) | Student Journal | Access to the online materials. Year-to-year subscription |
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Main core values |
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