Companion Animals
They share our homes, our hearts, our sofas, and our snacks—so how do we ensure kids know how to care for and respect them? We provide resources to help students see these animals as individuals with unique personalities and needs , so they’re more likely to become lifelong advocates for all animals. We help students learn how to care for, respect, and truly understand the animals closest to them, setting the stage for a lifetime of kindness.
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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.
Share the World: Visual Support Guide (Grades K-2)
This free visual support guide from TeachKind’s Share the World program helps K–2 students build empathy and comprehension using engaging animal images and social-emotional learning tools.
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.
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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.