As a foundation and intermediate phase teacher, developing a love of animals in your students is an important aspect of their holistic development. Write an essay of 1000-1200 words (this is about 2-3 typed pages) in which you discuss why this is important and how can you as foundation and intermediate phase teachers effectively foster a sense of compassion and love for animals in your students? Your essay should consider the following: 1. Why fostering a sense of compassion and love for animals in children is important. 2. An understanding of how developing a love of animals can contribute to students' overall social, emotional, and cognitive development. 3. Teaching resources. 4. Discussions. 5. Activities or projects. 6. Integration of technology. 7. Role modelling/Reflections of your own experiences. 8. Please note this scaffolded question builds upon the previous assignment, allowing you to delve deeper into the topic and explore various aspects of developing a love of animals in students.​