Creating a Kinder World for All
With former classroom teachers on staff, we help inspire compassion for animals by providing free resources. TeachKind makes it easy to “feed two birds with one scone”—simultaneously fostering empathy while developing students’ academic skills.
What’s New
Rethinking the Classroom ‘Pet’: Meet Ratty!
Discover humane alternatives to classroom pets with Ratty, a stuffed classroom companion that helps students build empathy, kindness, and responsibility—without using live animals.
“Sheldon Hears a Squeak”: Encouraging Compassion for All (Reader’s Theater)
“Sheldon Hears a Squeak” helps children explore what it means to see things from the point of view of even the smallest animals, and this can lead to more compassion for all living beings.
Analyze Some of PETA’s Most Powerful Ads With Our President
While studying rhetoric and persuasive writing, students can learn from these eye-catching ad campaigns.
How We Support Teachers and Schools
Ready to supercharge your school—for free? TeachKind is here to support you with free books, vegan food, author visits, animatronic assemblies, science tools, and more—all designed to ignite empathy and enhance learning. Don’t miss out—connect with TeachKind and turn kindness into your classroom’s superpower!
Staff Picks
Kindness Bingo: An Empathy-for-All Spinoff of the Classic Game
Games are a great way to engage children and motivate participation, and when they promote empathy and compassion for others, …
Must-Read Compassionate Books
These animal-friendly books are perfect for school holidays or any other time of the year! Ideal for creating a compassionate classroom.
Unlearning Speciesism: A Lesson in Media Literacy
Speciesism, the misguided belief that one species is more important than another, is deeply ingrained in our society, but it can—and should—be unlearned.
TeachKind Guide: Safe & Happy Summers With Animal Companions
Have your students think about ways to keep their animal companions safe from the heat and well cared for all summer long.
Our Signature Programs
Discover TeachKind’s unique and impactful signature programs: Share the World to foster empathy in young learners, Challenging Assumptions to tackle big ideas with teens, Humane Dissection solutions for teaching life science, and assemblies with our robotic Ellie the Elephant and Carly the Cow, all free of charge. Our extensive range of resources doesn’t stop there. Explore all our one-of-a-kind programs and find the perfect fit for your classroom today!
Must-Read Books
It’s always a good time to crack open a book, and we’ve picked the best ones for kids who care about animals—so you can appeal to their interests and introduce new subject matter at the same time. Check out our list of animal-friendly books, and share it with your students and their parents.
Improve Reading Comprehension
In a first-of-its-kind study, TeachKind’s animal rescue stories were shown to boost reading comprehension and help students score higher on Common Core State Standards-aligned assessments.