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.
Debate Kit: Should Marine Mammals Be Held in Amusement Parks?
Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Use of Marine Mammals for Entertainment A hot topic in classrooms and among the public …
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Advocating for an End to the Iditarod With Elementary 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 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.
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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Literacy Engagement Toolkits for Elementary and Secondary Teachers
Explore flexible, ready-to-use K-12 resources that build reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills through engaging, animal-centered lessons.
Meet the Kind Piglet
A Compassionate Solution to Pig Dissection Benefits Perfect for: Teach Kind Science with the Kind Piglet Animal-free dissection—like the Kind Piglet—improves learning by eliminating …
Adopt Me, Please! A Persuasive Writing Project With Real-World Meaning
Better Writing, Bigger Hearts, and Boosted Engagement. (Not so fun) Fact: Student engagement is at an all-time low. Across the …