Grades 3 – 5

Discover humane alternatives to classroom pets with Ratty, a stuffed classroom companion that helps students build empathy, kindness, and responsibility—without using live animals.

Inspire compassion with 5 creative art projects that help animals. Engage students in meaningful, hands-on activities that build empathy and critical thinking.

These kindness-powered resources are packed with high-interest, animal-themed texts your students will actually want to read! This collection helps learners build essential reading skills while also nurturing empathy, curiosity, and compassion. 

Use the following clips from Sled Dogs to initiate discussions about the Iditarod with your students.