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Bogart and Duke, rescued guinea pigs

Free 2026 ‘Rescued!’ Desktop Wallpaper Calendars

Make your laptop, tablet, or phone a source of year-long inspiration with our free calendar wallpapers.

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.

Teach students how to be compassionate toward animals through the language used in mathematical word problems.
MathGrades PreK-2

Animal-Friendly Word Problems

Teach students how to be compassionate toward animals through the language used in mathematical word problems.

TeachKind Guide: Safe & Happy Summers With Animal Companions

Have your students think about ways to keep their animal companions safe from the heat and well cared for all summer long.

HEROES: Newport News, Virginia, Students Are Changing the World for Dogs in Need

Teamwork makes the dream work! Learn about these young heroes and how they are making a difference for dogs in need.

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.

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.

Grades PreK-2

5 Compassionate Classroom Door Designs You Need This Year

These door decor ideas will send messages of kindness to your whole school.

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Engaged Group Discussion Among Young Students
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Turn Your Classroom into a Detective Agency for Animals

Transform your classroom with TeachKind’s Animal Detectives Day Room Transformation Kit. Spark students’ curiosity as they solve clues to rescue a mystery animal!

SOS Leaflet

Let the Revolution Begin

These young people aren’t afraid to speak up when they see that something’s wrong.

What Is Trauma-Informed Education?

These trauma-informed practices can help teachers provide their students with support as they navigate troubling events such as instances of animal abuse.

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