TeachKind Writing and Speaking Tips

At some point, most of us need to evaluate the way we talk about animals.

When referring to an animal, do you say "he," "she," and "who?" Or do you say "it", "that," and "which," reducing the animal to an object, in the same category as the computer you're using?

Animals experience pain, joy, and sadness, and have their own individual identities. The next time you catch yourself or a student referring to an animal as "it," stop and replace "it" with "he" or "she." This can change the way those around you view (and maybe even value) animals.

For more ideas on making your words more animal-friendly, download the TeachKind writing and speaking tips.

Writing/Speaking Tips PDF