Clothing
That leather jacket? It’s not a “byproduct”—it’s someone’s skin. Leather is skin, wool isn’t harmless, and feathers, fur, and down come at a cost to animals and the planet. We help students uncover the truth about clothing and accessories made from animals and explore all the stylish, cruelty-free alternatives out there. Compassion is always in fashion!
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Animal-Friendly Songs for Your Musical Classroom
TeachKind and PETA Kids teamed up to adapt and create a collection of animal-friendly songs for your musical classroom.
Helping a Local School Integrate Compassion for Animals (Worksheets Included)
TeachKind worked with a Virginia school to create humane materials for its curriculum. Integrating compassion for animals is easy!
Unlearning Speciesism: A Lesson in Media Literacy
Speciesism, the misguided belief that one species is more important than another, is deeply ingrained in our society, but it can—and should—be unlearned.
De oveja a suéter—El verdadero precio de la lana
¡Vestir lana lastima a las ovejas! Enséñales a tus alumnos las vidas ocultas de las ovejas usadas para producir lana.
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Learning Compassion From Martin Luther King Jr.
Use Dr. King’s inspirational quotations about social justice to introduce students to civil rights and animal rights and ways they can take action.
Crazy Cool Facts About Cicadas to Foster Curiosity and Compassion
You can get your students excited to practice informational writing and foster empathy for other sentient beings at the same …
What This School Does for a Duck Is Your Inspiration Today
You might need a tissue handy. This beautiful story highlights the power of compassion in action.