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Compassionate Classroom by Design

Fact: Your classroom can inspire kindness from corner to corner, and nixing mixed messages is the secret to success. We help you swap outdated practices for compassionate ones—without losing any learning value. From rethinking class “pets” to establishing humane routines that build responsibility and teamwork, we make it easy to create a learning space that sends consistent, compassionate messages. Small changes can make a big difference for your students and other animals.

pothos plant

A Step-By-Step Guide to Introducing a Class Plant

Many teachers think about class “pets” as a way to teach students about responsibility and caring for others, but a …

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Grades PreK-2

5 Ways to Have a ‘Hoppy,’ Humane Classroom This Spring

This spring, ditch egg-dyeing and chick-hatching projects and teach kids to respect ALL animals. Your students will love these activities!

Grades 3-5

100th Day of School Activities That Can Help Animals Everywhere

100 days of school = 100 chances to bring humane education to your classroom. 🙂

Carolyn Dimitriyadi

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Carolyn Dimitriyadi

This teacher’s implementation of humane education will inspire you to help animals in your classroom!

TeachKind's 2017 Teacher Appreciation Contest Winner, Magaly Madrid

Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2017 Teacher Appreciation Contest!

These educators are teaching kids to have compassion for animals. Let their great work inspire YOU!

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