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).
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 …
Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Contest
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, and each year, TeachKind awards one top teacher for their engaging and empathy-boosting pedagogy. …
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Make Figurative Language Meaningful and Engaging with Animal-Friendly Writing
Have fun with figurative language! These resources help students identify, interpret, and create similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.
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 …
Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mike Tori
Meet Mike Tori, a high school math and special education teacher who brings students’ natural curiosity about animals into the classroom. Discover how he uses animal-focused topics to make math engaging, meaningful, and accessible while inspiring students to think critically and show compassion.
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Make Figurative Language Meaningful and Engaging with Animal-Friendly Writing
Have fun with figurative language! These resources help students identify, interpret, and create similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.
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 …