A Woodland Lesson in Water Fun and Safety
For Educators & Grown-ups
Theme: Enjoying summer safely
Lesson Focus: Exercise, cooling down, and water safety awareness
Character: Wilee the Cocker Spaniel
Suggested Use: Circle time, outdoor discussion, or post-video group talk
Talk about:
- Why dogs (and people) love water on hot days
- How to tell if water is safe
- How animals stay cool in nature
- What we should always do before going near water
🐾 Read Along with Wilee
(in gentle nursery rhyme form)
Wilee wagged his tail so wide,
The pond looked cool, and deep, and wide.
He dipped a paw, then took the leap —
A splash! A shake! A muddy sweep!
He swam a bit, then trotted out,
And shook so hard he scared a trout.
But not all ponds are safe to try —
Ask first, then jump, before you dry.
🖍️ Printable Activity
Download the colouring sheet below for a creative follow-up.
Let little ones colour Wilee as he dries off under the summer sun!
⬇️ Download Wilee’s Summer Splash Colouring Page – A4 Landscape
📚 Teaching Tip
Encourage children to draw their own safe splash zone beside Wilee.
Ask: What makes it safe? Who’s nearby? How can we tell it’s okay to play there?
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