Entertainment
Animals aren’t props or performers, and most kids would be shocked to learn what really happens behind the scenes at places that use animals for entertainment. From roadside zoos to marine parks, we help students spot red flags and ask the tough questions like, “Where do all the baby tigers at the roadside zoo go when they grow up?” (Hint: not a magical sanctuary.) We support students to connect the dots between animal exploitation and “family fun” activities—and offer exciting, humane alternatives that no tank or cage can match.
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Advocating for an End to the Iditarod With Your Elementary School Students
Use the following clips from Sled Dogs to initiate discussions about the Iditarod with your students.
Free 2026 ‘Rescued!’ Desktop Wallpaper Calendars
Make your laptop, tablet, or phone a source of year-long inspiration with our free calendar wallpapers.
Facing Opposition: Support for Humane Educators
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.
National Poetry Month: A Literary Celebration for Animals
Poetry can inspire deep emotional responses in students. Teach them to use this genre to express their compassion and to discover and develop their voice for animals.
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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.