Thanks to Bite Size Vegan on Youtube for making a whole bunch of child-friendly videos, in bite-size chunks so they’re easily digestible.
We have some direct links to videos below.
All about meat and 5 reasons not to eat it. There are a lot of reasons, but we focus on health, the environment, world hunger, and the fact that meat comes from animals bodies which means they have to die.
This video is for kids! Because kids deserve to know the truth. We talk about why milk isn’t really good for you and about where cow’s milk comes from.
Why eggs are super GROSS and why they’re really bad for your body and the chickens they come from. You may never look at breakfast the same.
How honey is made, which is pretty gross, why taking it from the bees who make it isn’t good for them, and why farming bees isn’t good for the environment.
All about wool from sheep. We’ll learn about why taking wool from sheep isn’t very nice and how YOU can be a superhero to sheep everywhere by saying NO to wool!
Youtube: Do fish have feelings?
8 mins 30 secs
Learn about whether fish can feel pain and how even though they look really different than us, they have families, friends, and feelings! By not eating fish, YOU can be a superhero to fish families.
What is a vegan?
A vegan is someone who doesn’t support animal cruelty. They won’t wear their skin, fur or hair (for example leather, wool or feathers). They don’t eat meat or what comes from animal’s bodies (for example milk, cheese or eggs). Vegans speak up for animals to stop them being hurt, because like us, animals have feelings.
Pegasus the unicorn says does this sound like you? If so, join us and find out more with the free learning resources on this site.
Animal Aid is one of the world’s longest established animal rights groups, having been founded in 1977. They campaign peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promote cruelty-free living.
They produce innovative resources for schools, including DVDs, lesson plans and worksheets. They provide a range of resources on cruelty-free living that are designed specifically for young people.
Parenting and children
When your children saying they’re going vegan, it’s one of the kindest decisions they can make for animals, their health and for the future of our planet; here are some resources for parents. Of course, there’s no reason why all children can’t be vegan – it’s scientifically proven to be appropriate for all ages.
Plant-based health professionals UK has family friendly resources, free factsheets, reading lists and more.
VinE (Veganism in Education) is an educational website for teachers, learning centres, parents and young people
Vegan Family Guide gives practical top tips for vegan pregnancy, vegan babies, vegan toddlers and vegan children. There’s vegan, zero waste, organic product swaps; and plant based baby info for all plant-powered parents.
Plus, fun outings and activities to try at home.
Quick links
click: veganeasy.org – when your child says they’re going vegan
click: veganaustralia.org.au – animals