Clothing
That leather jacket? It’s not a “byproduct”—it’s someone’s skin. Leather is skin, wool isn’t harmless, and feathers, fur, and down come at a cost to animals and the planet. We help students uncover the truth about clothing and accessories made from animals and explore all the stylish, cruelty-free alternatives out there. Compassion is always in fashion!
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Facing Opposition: Support for Teachers
Not all teachers feel free to teach animal rights or change inhumane practices. These tips will help you find your voice in the face of adversity.
Animal-Friendly Songs for Your Musical Classroom
TeachKind and PETA Kids teamed up to adapt and create a collection of animal-friendly songs for your musical classroom.
Helping a Local School Integrate Compassion for Animals (Worksheets Included)
TeachKind worked with a Virginia school to create humane materials for its curriculum. Integrating compassion for animals is easy!
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.
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VIDEO: Kindness That Carries Over ─ Compassion for Animals as a Path to SEL
From Compassion to Connection: How to Unlock Social-Emotional Learning For many educators, supporting students’ social-emotional growth can feel challenging, especially when some students …
The Devil’s Dictionary: How Language Can Be Used for Good or Evil
Language has the power to inspire compassion—or create distance. Students explore how word choice affects the way we think about animals while strengthening their critical-thinking skills.
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.