Activism

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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

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.

SOS Leaflet

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Social StudiesGrades 3-5

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.

A wild rabbit in a green field
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

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.