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 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.
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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.