Get Inspired by Other Teachers
Want a behind-the-scenes look at how other educators weave kindness into their work? Step inside the classrooms of fellow teachers who are making compassion for animals part of every school day. From spotlight features and contest winners to educator tips and creative ideas, this is your go-to space for inspiration (and a few “why didn’t I think of that?” moments).
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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.
“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.
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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.