Welcome to TeachKind

TeachKind, the humane-education division of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is a resource for teachers, administrators, and librarians who want to help students become kinder, more compassionate individuals. On this site, you'll find a wealth of materials that have been designed exclusively for caring and dedicated educators like you. You can download free lesson plans or order free books, posters, leaflets, stickers, videos, and other resources. And if you need further information or ideas or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Free Virtual Dissection for Your School
Learn how your school can receive a free alternative to dissection for use in science classrooms!

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Implement Meatless Monday at Your School
Meatless Monday helps schools improve students' health, and we?ve got all the tools to help you get started at your school. Taking part in the project is free of charge, so check out our resources and get started today!

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Hold a 'Change for Chained Dogs' Fundraiser at Your School!
With winter setting in, countless chained "backyard" dogs will soon be struggling to survive outside in the freezing cold. With your help, TeachKind can build and deliver sturdy doghouses filled with straw to these lonely dogs. Sign your school up for Change for Chained Dogs to raise money for these dogs and teach students compassion!

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Free Curriculum Kit:
Share the World: Everyone Matters
(Ages 7-10)
Share the World is designed to help your students better understand and appreciate the animals with whom we share our world. The program promotes compassion and empathy for animals while allowing students to practice their reading, writing, and math skills.

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Free Curriculum Kit on Social Justice Movements
(Ages 11-18)
Just Choices is an intriguing, contemporary curriculum that captures students' attention as they learn about social justice movements. Complete with a video, teachers' guide, activity sheets, and poster, Just Choices will get your students to think critically while they have fun.

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