Companion Animals

primate mother with baby
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

39 Images and Daily Writing Prompts That Will Help Your Students Develop Empathy for Animals

Help students learn about and relate to animals—and reflect on the animal issues they learn about—on a regular basis.

'Breaking the Chain' movie poster
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Teaching With Film: ‘Breaking the Chain’ Discussion Questions

Executive producer Anjelica Huston presents “Breaking the Chain,” a documentary following PETA’s dedicated fieldworkers as they help neglected animals.

Dog concentrating
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Test Prep and Empathy-Building Reading Passage: Fireworks Are Devastating, Not Dazzling

In this reading passage, students will learn that fireworks are devastating, not dazzling, while practicing reading comprehension skills.

dogs in a cage at an animal shelter
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should All Companion Animals Be Spayed and Neutered?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Impacts of Spaying and Neutering Companion Animals The companion animal–overpopulation crisis and the importance of …

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Celebrate Amazing Animals with Halloween Activities

Not-So-Scary Animals: Kind Halloween Activities for Kids Blood-sucking vampires, moaning mummies, and Frankenstein’s green monster are all classic and creepy …

A skinny, chained dog stands in the cold and snow next to a frozen bucket of water.
English Language Arts

What Life Is Like When You’re a Chained Dog

Free Resources to Teach Empathy and Inspire Action for Chained, Backyard Dogs Right this second, countless dogs are chained outdoors …

confused looking kid on the telephone

Cruel Fundraisers That Send Mixed Messages to Students 

Five Cruel School Fundraisers and Compassionate, Animal-Free Upgrades Fundraisers are a great way to bring communities together and support schools, …

Collage of must-read compassionate books
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Must-Read Compassionate Books

These animal-friendly books are perfect for school holidays or any other time of the year! Ideal for creating a compassionate classroom.