Activism
Advocating for an End to the Iditarod With Your Elementary School Students (Grades 3–5)
Use the following clips from Sled Dogs to initiate discussions about the Iditarod with your students.
Let the Revolution Begin
These young people aren’t afraid to speak up when they see that something’s wrong.
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.
Teacher Wellness & Stress Relief Guide
Changing the world for animals and children is both rewarding and exhausting, so here are some easy ways to show yourself some love.
6 Ways for Summer School Teachers to Make a Difference
With these tips, you can make the summer as life-changing for your students as the rest of the year.
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.
National Poetry Month: A Literary Celebration for Animals
Poetry can inspire deep emotional responses in students. Teach them to use this genre to express their compassion and to discover and develop their voice for animals.
NYC Kids Walk for Elephants
Compassionate students are being recognized for “adopting” an elephant at a Tennessee sanctuary and raising funds for her care.