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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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.
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.
What’s New
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.