The air that we breathe is vital to us all, as breathing is not a choice, it's an essential part of our day to day lives.
You may not be able to see, taste or feel it, but In that air is pollution and that can affect us.
In a joint project between local charity the Dog, Duck and Cat Trust, Sandwell Public Health, and the West Midlands Combined Authority, a story and series of resources have been created for you to use.
There is no charge, we would just really like to know what you think of them!
Auntie Duck has been created to raise awareness of air pollution, but also to highlight simple and positive things we can all do to help reduce that pollution and make our air that bit clearer.
For yourselves as schools and professionals there are lessons and resources that can be used with children, in years 2, 3 and 4.
Lessons plans and interactive resources have been created that cover:
For parents and carers there is the story, animation, quizzes and other activities, that they can use with their children, aged 6 to 9, to learn all about the simple things we can do to make the quality of our air better but also save some money and improve our health.
We have created a very simple comms message for you to send out to advertise this which is available below:
The air that we breathe is vital to us all, as breathing is not a choice, it's an essential part of our day to day lives.
You may not be able to see, taste or feel it, but in that air is pollution and that can affect us.
Auntie Duck is a brand-new character that has been created to raise awareness of air pollution, but also to highlight simple and positive things we can all do to help reduce that pollution, make our air that bit clearer, and save some money!
At our school we will be delivering the Auntie Duck lessons to the children.
The great news is you can get involved too! There are loads of things for you to do and get involved in so why not visit
www.dogduckandcat.co.uk
And 'Meet Auntie Duck' to find out more...
Please send our comms out to your whole school community and let's all help make our air that bit better!
We also have a range of promotional materials, why not take a look and organise a display in school or your centre to really promote Auntie Duck and clean air.
And, as a reward for all your effort we have also created the Auntie Duck Awards, find out more here
If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions for us please get in touch info@dogduckandcat.co.uk